Why I Left School Counseling: Pros and Cons of the Field

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Title	:	Why I Left School Counseling: Pros and Cons of the Field
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I understand your decision to leave but I did the reverse I stayed I did internship at all 3 levels and high school was my worst experience Now I am a high school counselors going on 4 years I started in 2020 and was in the Army before grad school The best way to reach administrators is to build rapport EARLY I've built rapport with the superintendent and other district leaders Despite a combative school board and parents Everyone has my back when issues arise As a black man with liberal views in a conservative area I use my diplomatic skills to build consensus I went from 45k to 64k from where I started and though I had additional duties my principal loves his counselors and I feel like I can speak up and it will be received I hope things get better and stay in this profession for a long time but I respect you for make a move that is best for you
Comment from : Stephen Anderson

I'm looking into a dual program for both of these! Which university did you attend for your dual program if you feel comfortable sharing?
Comment from : Galactal General

I want to do counselling but I am not in the major I am doing Conflict Analysis as my masters and I had my Global affairs as my undergrad What would be a tip on how to become a counselor? (Im also an international student) are there any tips on this too ?
Comment from : Min At Usa

I'm not sure where you are located, but in the DMV area, school counselors are now required to obtain clinical mental health training I'm thinking that the role of the school counselor may change soon
Comment from : Lakeisha Lewis

Thanks for sharing this I am a recent graduate with a ba in psychology (December ‘22)brThis video confirms what I’ve been told about school counseling and why I don’t want to do it brbrI’ve been having trouble finding a job/internship since graduating and my dad recently sent me an application for school counseling despite me asking him and my mom not to try and help me because they know relatively nothing about the field or my goals (to be a clinical therpaist and instructor at the college/ university level) The ironic thing is I’m not even qualified to do school counseling because i have none of the teaching certificates that fit just the minimum qualifications lmao
Comment from : Agape 🌻💜

Ok so I’m in my last internship with Capella and I feel the way you do How did you switch to LPC? What education or method did you use to gain the proper necessities to practice therapy? I am worried I have to start over
Comment from : Geoff Cravillion

i’ve been wanting to go to my school counselor but i don’t know how i could ask how do i get help from my counselor?
Comment from : aimie🧟‍♀️

I like both programs, but what more attracts me to school counseling (and I just got accepted to that program), is more free summers and spending less time with big traumas Also, helping kids about the future and not too much about the past Past is important to deal with, just I think what ever is the past, we should work on future because that is in front of us Therapist help with the past, and school counselors help with future brBoth are important Honestly, if I can, I would study both in the same time I like more school counseling classes - after my work so I can have life-work balance Unfortunately therapist classes would be all day long I don’t believe in messing up my whole life, but building career around our lifestyle, as for example above mentioned free (or almost free summers etc) Great video! You are appreciated and I support you in doing what makes you happy! 😊
Comment from : Marina’s Life

Hi I am really struggling with this in my program right now, as I currently work with kids and am doing school, but I am just not sure I still feel like I can manage it
Comment from : Regan Standlick

Are there any alternatives with using a school counseling degree? I was thinking of trying to get into college counseling Everything you said is very valid Unfortunately, I think I have to go back to school to do the mental health part :( Any suggestions is recommended I am kind of lost right now :(
Comment from : Tina Kinder

What did the transition look like? Did you need to go through more schooling or apply for another license? Was there an intern job?
Comment from : Angel J

What program did you get to do both mental health and school counseling? Looking into future master’s programs thanks for this video very informative!
Comment from : Cayley Blenner

I searched once why school counselors are required to have a master’s degree- in my personal experience as a student as well as this video, school counselors can’t provide any therapy Internet said “counselors may interact with students that have problems,” which like yeah, that’s true of the teachers too Is there a hidden component I didn’t see as a student?
Comment from : Justine Coman

Could you please share maybe away in the life of a counselor or a week in the life?
Comment from : English with Altini

Thank you so much for sharing! I am currently getting my BA and am researching master's programs and I have always wanted to become a counselor! I definitely want to try it out, but I would love to see what MH counseling is like too Can you share what program you did that allowed you to be certified in both?
Comment from : Leslie Quiroz

Thank you so much for your insight!! Best of luck to you in your transition back to MHC!
Comment from : Ally Didier

Phew! This vid truly speaks and affirms to my transition out of school counseling! I was in the Career for almost 5 years, and truly loved the profession But, what you learn in the field and in your program is definitely ideal BUT, you'll find every school district is different So if you're new, please do your research, from the ed level to the community that you'll serve in I worked for a Title 1, middle school in an urban area And it comes with reward, but alot of energy to project, for your students' needs Nonetheless, the profession inspired me to move into my journey into a PhD in Counseling I co-sign, this entire video! I encourage anyone to go into the profession! It provides wonderful foundation to other career fields!
Comment from : allymc88

I can see how that would be frustrating, because how can a student go back to class and be functioning unless they have a counselor to talk to about their issues?
Comment from : Erica Farley

I think X4 X72 and X52 can go f a bull
Comment from : Hans Stepford

I wish I had seen this video 14 years ago! I completed 2/3 of a master’s program in school counseling before I realized it wasn’t what I wanted to do brbrThanks for sharing this info for others who may be contemplating this career!
Comment from : Camille Mann

I am currently in college for psychology, do you think that's a good route to take for school counciling? Or is there a better direction
Comment from : 731drewski

where did you go for your school counseling and mental counseling program?
Comment from : Samira Yancha

Grammarly!!!
Comment from : Dariel George

Hello! Thank you for shedding light on what a school counselor's job is like! I found it interesting that your program prepared you for both school counseling and mental health counseling Would you mind sharing what program that is? Thank you so much!
Comment from : Thankful and Blessed

You could always become an MFT that works at a high school and provides therapy services You sound like an amazing counselor!
Comment from : Kirsten Krejcik

What kinds of programs allow you to potentially do both? I’m looking at going back to school and getting a masters but would like a program that isn’t so specialized that I can only do one thing Thx!
Comment from : Jessica Farrell

I had a terrible first year as a school counselor I was harassed by another school counselor, demeaned by admin and teachers and eventually had a panic attack and fainted while proctoring the AP exam from all the stress I was forced to work outside of contract hours and was harassed if I refused Parents and admin didn’t care less about your well being Please consider a different career choice this is a crazy time where are living in
Comment from : Jasmine King

Can I ask you what helped you pass the PK-12 Guidance Counseling? I came opposite of your nice video, I interned for 9 months for mental health counselor and had a bad taste and moved to school counseling But the PK-12 guidance test is giving me a hard time Any advice?
Comment from : Micro-Reefs Aquariums

I am currently trying to begin a new career When searching the different potential careers, perhaps the most common negative is administration There really is no check on admin's power in any field I have looked into (everything from ministry to healthcare) Just a thought, but could this feeling be a call to be an administrator?
Comment from : Johnie Joyce

Great video! Thanks! In CA we have restorative counselors on campus that work more in the area of mental health and SEL Academic counselors work more of on college/career and academic etc also have school social workers at most of the middle schools/high schools at my local district
Comment from : Calo Nord

When you transitioned into becoming a mental health counselor did you have to get another Master’s degree? I’m just wondering because I’m debating between pursuing school counseling and mental health counseling
Comment from : Imacarlyvore

Very interesting video! Approximately what percentage of students came to you with a social/emotional issue/ vs an academic one, would you say? Im just curious to what extent mental health counseling does overlap with the roles of a school counselor
Comment from : Charlotte

Have you heard of a school psychologist? But that has been my dilemma for a while as well couldn’t decide if I wanted to do my masters in school counseling or school psychologist… but I am just like you I want to be able to help students with their mental health as well that was my biggest issue So with this video school counseling May not be for me I was also thinking of mental health counselor but I want to work with kids only not adults
Comment from : Amber Taylor

Please share some videos on school counselling
Comment from : Wendy Rebeiro

Question Seeing that your program was dual concentration, did you graduate with a LPC? If so, how long did it take you to make up your required hours after all of you licensing hours I assume were dedicated to school counseling brbrI ask because I was just accepted into school that offers a dual and I'm leaning more to Mental Health Counseling
Comment from : Justin Wilson

This is very accurate information Nice video!
Comment from : גדי Gadi

Thank you for sharing your experience It puts things into perspective for me
Comment from : Easilyamusedmuppet

Thank you for making this video, I honestly thought that school counseling was more like mental health counseling in a school setting But it seems like it’a something totally different I’m going to go the mental health counseling route!
Comment from : SMBCBecoming

I`m glad there is a video that talks about the cons of school counseling Most people talk about the pros but never the cons on Youtube and that doesn't really give the full reality of the job Plus the job of a school counselor is kind of a mystery at times, like a lot of people don't about it as much
Comment from : minxi li

i’m also deciding between school and MH counseling, and weighing the pros and cons is helping me possibly lean into school counseling
Comment from : Jewel Jenna

Thank you so much for sharing I feel you! How do you compare the salary? I know it is a private question, I know, sorry Which one pays more
Comment from : Counseling Solutions by Krys

Hi Darrian, brThank you so much for posting this video and sharing your experience I’m in my second semester of a school counseling program in PA, and I’m so torn on whether I want to pursue the school or clinical mental health route I currently work in a school as a Registered Behavior Therapist, and I love working with the kids so much but I’ve witnessed a few different things that have made me question whether I see myself working in the school setting… such as the politics in the school, teachers’ stories about how the parents can be and the unrealistic expectations of the school counselor (there is only one in our building) all really scare me! That said, your insight is truly appreciated I wish you the best of luck!
Comment from : Kaitlin Battiste

Thank you this is sooooo helpful 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Comment from : Me Again

Thanks so much for sharing! I am currently a school counselor, and you described a lot of how I am feeling I want to do more than just put on a bandaid in the schools so I am thinking about becoming a therapist I'm also tired of all the extra duties Can you make a video talking about what it was like for you to transition from the schools to mental health counseling? And give general tips about the transition? I'm excited but also terrified!
Comment from : Katelyn Bright

What places can you work as a mental health counselor? And did you need extra schooling after you left high school counseling
Comment from : Dayton Lewis