There are probably plenty of millionaire clinical psychologists but most of them moved into the business sector. I know of a few that were very high up in consulting firms that obtained their PhD in clinical. It actually sets them up well for executive coaching, which is quickly becoming a very lucrative field.
What is the future demand for school psychologists like?
- According to the BLS (2011), “the demand for school psychologists will be driven by a growing awareness of how students’ mental health and behavioral problems, such as bullying, affect learning.
How do psychologists contribute to society?
- Many psychologistswork independently and also team up with other professionals—for example, with other scientists, physicians, lawyers, school personnel, computer experts, engineers, policymakers, and managers—to contribute to every area of society.
How long does it take to become a professional psychologist?
- If you want to be a professional psychologist in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, you will also have to complete a one-year internship as part of your doctoral study in these areas of practice.
How to be a good psychologist?
- To be a good psychologist, you should be a good listener, nonjudgmental, smart, and flexible in order to apply scientific theory to people in a nonformulaic way, which takes a certain creativity. I advise students entering the field to