I'm under appreciated and underpaid, therapist says

growlycat · Oct 11, 2014, 12:44 AM

Feeling like I've done strangely well on an art degree!!

Solepa · Oct 11, 2014, 02:50 PM

In my country ( Central Europe) private therapist make a lot of money. The amount people pay for one hour is insane compared to other jobs. But their training is expensive so usually they have hight loans by the time they finish their studies.
A lot of therapists are booked and there is high demand for them so I guess they can put the prices high and still get enough clients.
It is very different story with insurance Ts they are overworked and underpaid. And Pdocs are worse off too as they are under the medical system mostly which again overworks them for little in return.

stopdog · Oct 11, 2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lauliza

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Some Ts forget that their clients are usually intelligent, savvy people who have an interest in psychology and often read blogs like this. It can be insulting - clients don't need to read about the negative reactions some Ts can have about clients. It undermines the concept that therapy is the one place we are free from judgement. I know Ts have a right to express themselves but that's what supervision and/or their own therapy is for.

I am glad that one posts such on her blog - I would rather read how she is and avoid her than have it be a secret.
Plus I think it very important for clients to realize that therapists can and do hold those sorts of ideas.

ManOfConstantSorrow · Oct 11, 2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PeeJay

Excerpt from a blog post:

The most under-appreciated and under-paid profession | Marina Williams, LMHC

Just wondering what you... place.

Do you think therapists are under appreciated and underpaid?

Aren't we all?

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