About: Dr. Julian Navarro, PhD, LCSW

Dr. Julian Navarro, PhD, LCSW, 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 to Pacific Behavioral Insights and speaking at the Northwest Clinical Forum.

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Criminal Psychology Careers: Salary, Jobs & Degrees 2025

Criminal Psychology Careers: Salary, Jobs & Degrees 2025

Also known as forensic psychologists, these professionals occupy a niche part of the field by helping law enforcement and investigators with important tasks like building psychological profiles, understanding motives, narrowing down potential suspects and examine evidence. They draw upon their psychological studies to understand criminal behavior and actions and help use that understanding to draw inferences and notice patterns in criminality.

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What Is Sex Therapy? A Complete Guide to Sexual Health Counseling

What Is Sex Therapy? A Complete Guide to Sexual Health Counseling
Quick Answer Sex therapy is a specialized form of talk therapy where licensed mental health professionals help individuals and couples address sexual concerns, dysfunction, and intimacy issues. Using evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy, sex therapists create a safe, confidential environment to explore problems ranging from performance anxiety to sexual identity concerns. Treatment typically involves…
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How to Become a Psychoanalyst: Career Guide, Salary & Training

How to Become a Psychoanalyst: Career Guide, Salary & Training
Quick Answer Psychoanalysts are mental health professionals who complete doctoral training plus 4-8 years of specialized psychoanalytic education. Based on BLS data for clinical psychologists, practitioners typically earn between $96,100 and $168,870 annually. The complete path from bachelor's degree through psychoanalytic certification takes 13-19 years, requiring both state licensure and institute training. If you're drawn…
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Psychological Anthropology Careers: Salary, Degrees & How to Become One 2025

Psychological Anthropology Careers: Salary, Degrees & How to Become One 2025

Psychological anthropology studies how culture shapes human thought, behavior, and mental health. To become a psychological anthropologist, you'll need at least a master's degree, though a PhD is strongly recommended. Median salaries range from $69,960 for anthropologists to $111,040 for psychologists in federal government roles, with job growth projected at 5-6% through 2033.

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Applied Psychology Careers: What You Need to Know About Education, Salary & Career Paths

Applied Psychology Careers: What You Need to Know About Education, Salary & Career Paths

Applied psychology covers everything from organizational psychology to neuropsychology and everything in between underneath its umbrella. But generally speaking, applied psychologist is the use of psychological methods and scientific results to solve real, tangible and practical problems that affect students and animals. It is a very general term and there are a great deal of professional psychologists who can call themselves applied psychologists.

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How to Become a School Counselor: Complete Career Guide 2025

How to Become a School Counselor: Complete Career Guide 2025

To become a school counselor, you'll need a master's degree in school counseling or a related field (2-3 years), state certification or licensure, and supervised clinical hours (typically 600-1,000 hours depending on your state). Most states also require passing the Praxis School Counselor exam or a similar assessment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors (which includes school counselors) is $65,140 annually as of May 2024.

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Geropsychology Careers

Geropsychology Careers

Geropsychology is a specialized field focused on the mental health and cognitive well-being of older adults, typically those 65 and older. Professionals in this field address age-related challenges, including dementia, depression, chronic illness adjustment, end-of-life concerns, and caregiver support. Career paths include clinical geropsychologist (requires doctoral degree and licensure, median salary $90,130), mental health counselor specializing in aging (master's degree required, median salary $53,710), and marriage and family therapist with geriatric focus (master's degree required, median salary $58,510).

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How to Become a Comparative Psychologist: Complete Career Guide

How to Become a Comparative Psychologist: Complete Career Guide
Quick Answer To become a comparative psychologist, you'll need a PhD in psychology, typically with a focus on animal behavior and cognition, and complete extensive research training including 3,000+ hours of supervised experience. Licensure may be required depending on your role—academic researchers often don't need a license, while those offering applied services typically do. The…
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How to Become an Experimental Psychologist: Career Guide 2025

How to Become an Experimental Psychologist: Career Guide 2025
Quick Answer Experimental psychologists use scientific methods to study human behavior, cognition, and learning through controlled research. Becoming one typically requires a PhD (8-10 years of education), with 2024 median salaries around $102,000. Most work in academic research, government agencies, or private research institutions, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and publishing findings to advance psychological science.…
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