Field of Interest Concept Map - Georgina Barahona

1. What steps do I need to take in order to be on the right road for this career?

2. How does a behavior therapist get their degree?

3. To attain a degree as a therapist you have to go through a lot of school. A minimum of a master's degree and state license is required but many behavioral therapists hold doctoral degrees. Some master's and doctoral programs offer a specialization in behavior analysis and therapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy. Source: Study.com

4. Degree Plan

5. Financial Freedom in this job field

6. How much financial freedom is there when working as a behavior therapist?

7. There is not a lot of financial freedom being a behavior therapist. By becoming a cognitive behavior therapist you can prevent poor financial choices. Psychotherapy is a general term that encompasses all types of psychological and emotional work that take place in the office of a counselor or psychologist. They make about $80,000 a year. Source: Moneycrashers.com

8. How much does a behavior therapist make hourly and yearly?

9. According to Glassdoor.com, a behavior therapist makes about $38, 539/yr. It varies depending on experience but on average that is how much they make.

10. Yearly Income for Behavioral Therapist

11. Hourly Wage for Behavioral Therapist

12. The hourly wage for a behavior therapist is fairly low. I've been using Glassdoor.com as my source & to date, they make on average- $20/hour. Not a lot of money if you want to start a family. I might have to rethink my choice of career. Maybe aim for a master's degree.

13. Cognitive Behavior Therapists

14. Requirements & Degree

15. How long will it take to be a licensed cognitive behavioral therapist?

16. I have to go to school for 4 years & two extra years to attain my master's degree. They can prescribe medication to patients & I believe that's where the two extra years come from. Source: psychologyschoolguide.net

17. Earning a bachelor's degree is the first step toward becoming a cognitive behavioral therapist. Aspiring cognitive-behavioral therapists must have a minimum of a master's degree in a mental health or medical-related field