About CareersInPsychology.org: Trusted Psychology Career Guidance Since 2005
CareersInPsychology.org is a trusted educational resource founded in 2005, providing expert psychology career guidance through comprehensive articles, state-specific licensure information, and degree program details. Created by psychology professionals and researchers with over 20 years of combined experience, we've helped more than 500,000 students navigate their career paths in psychology, counseling, therapy, and social work.
Choosing a career in psychology can feel overwhelming. With dozens of specializations, varying degree requirements, and state-specific licensure rules, it's tough to know where to start. That's exactly why we created CareersInPsychology.org: to provide you with clear, accurate, and expert guidance every step of the way.
Whether you're a high school student exploring options, a college junior deciding on graduate programs, or a career changer considering psychology, we're here to help you make informed decisions about your future.
Our Story: Two Decades of Guiding Psychology Careers
CareersInPsychology.org was founded in 2005 by a team of psychology professionals who recognized a critical gap in career guidance resources. Many talented students struggled to find reliable, comprehensive information about psychology careers, degree requirements, and licensure pathways.
We started with a simple mission: create a single, trustworthy resource where prospective psychology students could find everything they need to launch successful careers. What began as a modest collection of career guides has evolved into one of the most comprehensive resources for psychology careers on the web.
Over the past 20 years, we've expanded to cover all 50 states' licensure requirements, conducted interviews with leading psychology professionals, and published hundreds of detailed career guides. Our commitment to accuracy and student success hasn't changed since day one.
Our Mission: Empowering Your Psychology Career Journey
We believe that choosing the right psychology career shouldn't require decoding complex jargon or navigating dozens of unreliable websites. Our mission is straightforward: provide clear, accurate, actionable information that helps you confidently pursue your psychology career goals.
We're committed to:
- Accuracy - Every article is fact-checked and regularly updated with current salary data, licensure requirements, and degree information
- Accessibility - We explain complex concepts in plain language, making psychology career information understandable for everyone
- Comprehensiveness - From associate degrees to doctoral programs, from school counseling to clinical neuropsychology, we cover the full spectrum of psychology careers
- Student Success - Your career goals drive everything we do. We focus on practical, actionable guidance that moves you forward
Our Expert Team: Qualified Professionals Behind the Content
CareersInPsychology.org is created and maintained by a dedicated team of psychology professionals, researchers, and career counseling experts with over 20 years of combined experience in mental health, education, and career development.
Our editorial team includes licensed psychologists, career counselors, and psychology researchers who understand both the academic requirements and real-world demands of psychology careers. They bring firsthand experience from clinical practice, academic settings, and career counseling to ensure our content reflects accurate, current information.
Featured Contributing Author
Dr. Julian Navarro, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Julian Navarro is a clinical neuropsychologist with over 18 years of experience in mental health and career counseling. A University of Oregon graduate, he specializes in psychology and therapy careers, contributing expert insights to help students understand the nuanced pathways within clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and licensed clinical social work.
Dr. Navarro contributes to Pacific Behavioral Insights and regularly speaks at the Northwest Clinical Forum, where he shares his expertise on career development in psychology and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. His contributions to CareersInPsychology.org ensure our content reflects the realities of modern psychology practice and career trajectories.
What We Offer: Your Complete Psychology Career Resource
CareersInPsychology.org provides everything you need to research, plan, and launch your psychology career:
Comprehensive Career Guides
We've published over 300 detailed guides covering every major psychology career path, from clinical psychology and counseling to specialized fields like forensic psychology, sports psychology, and industrial-organizational psychology. Each guide explains what professionals in the field do, the educational requirements, salary expectations based on current Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and career outlook information.
State-Specific Licensure Information
Licensure requirements vary dramatically by state. We provide detailed, state-by-state guides covering the exact steps you need to take to become licensed in your field, whether you're pursuing licensure as a psychologist, counselor, therapist, or social worker in California, Texas, New York, or any other state.
Expert Interviews
Learn directly from established professionals through our exclusive interview series. We've spoken with forensic psychologists, clinical neuropsychologists, marriage and family therapists, school counselors, and other experts who share their career journeys, challenges, and advice for aspiring professionals.
Degree Program Information
From associate degrees to doctoral programs, we explain the educational pathways available at each level. We partner with accredited universities to help you find programs that match your career goals, location preferences, and learning style.
By the Numbers
- 500,000+ students have used our resources to research psychology careers
- 300+ comprehensive career guides and articles published
- 50 states covered with detailed licensure information
- 20 years of providing trusted psychology career guidance
- 18+ expert interviews with leading psychology professionals
Our Editorial Standards: How We Ensure Accuracy
As an educational resource in the career guidance space, we take our responsibility to provide accurate, trustworthy information seriously. Our editorial process ensures every piece of content meets rigorous standards:
Research-Based Content: All salary data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and licensure information is verified against official state board requirements.
Expert Review: Content is created and reviewed by psychology professionals with relevant credentials and experience in the fields they're writing about.
Regular Updates: We continuously update articles with the latest salary data, licensure changes, and degree program information. Articles include "Last Updated" dates for transparency.
Clear Sourcing: We cite authoritative sources, including the American Psychological Association (APA), state licensing boards, and academic institutions.
Fact-Checking: Before publication, our team verifies degree requirements, licensure steps, and career information against official sources.
University Partnerships: Connecting You with Quality Programs
We partner with accredited colleges and universities nationwide to help students find psychology degree programs that meet their specific needs. These partnerships allow us to provide detailed program information while maintaining our editorial independence and commitment to accuracy.
Our partnership approach is transparent: we feature programs from accredited institutions and may receive compensation when students connect with partner schools. This doesn't influence our editorial content or career guidance, which remains objective and student-focused. We clearly distinguish between educational content and program information to ensure you always know what you're reading.
How We Can Help You
Whether you're just starting to explore psychology as a career or you're ready to apply for graduate programs, CareersInPsychology.org provides the resources you need:
For High School Students: Discover what psychology careers involve, understand degree requirements, and explore your options before choosing a college major.
For College Students: Research graduate programs, understand the differences between master's and doctoral degrees, and learn what specializations align with your interests and goals.
For Career Changers: Explore second-career options in psychology, understand the educational investment required, and learn about accelerated pathways or online programs that work with your schedule.
For Current Professionals: Access state-specific licensure requirements, continuing education information, and career advancement strategies.
Our Commitment to You
We understand that choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions you'll make. That's why we're committed to providing information you can trust, presented in a clear and immediately useful way.
We're not just a website. We're a team of professionals who care about your success and want to help you find a fulfilling career in psychology. Every article we publish, every guide we update, and every partnership we form is designed with one goal in mind: helping you succeed.