Career as Therapist
Therapist is a generic term used generally for the many different types of healthcare professionals who specialize in providing mental health services. Psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, substance abuse therapists, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors. The term therapist is also used by professionals such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, yoga therapists, spa and beauty therapists who provide therapeutic services for different physical conditions.
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- Work with individuals, families or couples to diagnose and treat mental, emotional disorders or physical and fitness related issues
- Work with individuals or groups who suffer from stress, addiction, depression, anxiety disorders or other conditions
- Psychiatrists diagnose and treat serious mental conditions using multiple therapeutic techniques
- Mental health counselors help people cope with mental conditions such as depression, stress, addictions and substance abuse
- Rehabilitation counselors help people deal with personal, social and vocational effects caused by disabilities
- School counselors handle adjustment issues in children, facilitate their academic, social, personal development in school
- Marriage and family counselors help in resolving marriage and family related conflicts
- Speech therapists give therapy for speech fluency and voice articulation
- Wellness therapists are trained in yoga or the use of conventional treatments used in spas for relaxation and wellness
Employment Opportunities
- Psychiatric departments of hospitals
- Drug rehabilitation facilities
- Physical rehabilitation centers
- Special schools
- Private practice
- Counseling centers
- Marriage counseling centers
- Yoga centers
- Spas
Recruiting Companies
Apollo Hospitals 
Fortis Multi Speciality Hospitals 
Indian Spinal Injuries Center - National Center for Drug Abuse Prevention
- National Drug Dependence Treatment Center
How do I get there?
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Std XII
Stream:Humanities
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Graduation
B.A Sociology/BSW*
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Post Graduation
Sociology/MSW*
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Training
Social worker***
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Goal
Therapist (Counselor)
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Std XII
Stream:Humanity/Sc
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Graduation
BA/BSc.Psychology
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Post Graduation
MA Psychology**
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Goal
Clinical Psy/ Counselor
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Std XII
Stream: Sc.PCB
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Graduation
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Post Graduation
Psychiatry
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Goal
Psychiatrist
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Std XII
Stream:ScPCB
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Graduation
B.Sc Speech Therapy
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Goal
Speech Therapist
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Std XII
Stream: Any
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Experience
Yoga 2 yrs
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Training
Yoga Teachers Training
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Goal
Yoga Therapist
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Std X
All Subjects
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Diploma
Spa Therapy
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Goal
Spa Therapist
*BSW (Bachelors Social Work)
*MSW (Masters Social Work)
**Clinical or Counseling Psychologist
*** Psychiatric social worker
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Banaras Hindu University
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Content on this page is by Career Expert Mrs. Kum Kum Tandon MA (Psychology), M.Ed, Diploma in Educational Psychology, Vocational Guidance & Counseling (NCERT, Delhi) | View Complete Profile |