r/Psychologists

Suffering from issues related to dopamine levels, anxious-avoidant attachment, loneliness and the core issue of overthinking and disassociation.

Any good psychiatrist?

Hi all. I'm a psychologist with over a decade of experience who runs a small practice (me and two postdocs) in a major metro area. I am a certified women's mental health specialist. We are currently transitioning from insurance based to self pay due to major changes with insurers, policies, and increased administrative burdens. However, effective today my business income will drop by nearly half what it has been because of this transition.

I'm just feeling extremely discouraged. I worked in corrections for the first eight years of my career and left because it was taking a toll on my overall wellness. Ive loved working for myself and was building a modest practice. But these changes with insurance made it feel unsustainable with increasing risk and low reimbursement.

I've applied for a part time teaching position in our local accredited doctorate psychology program to supplement my income. But I am not sure how I feel these days about the field, the future, etc. Competing/contending with AI, a worsening economy, worsening mental health amongst the general population but access to care decreasing because of the systemic changes....

I guess I'm looking for moral support and encouragement. It's hard being in this field right now.

Hello! I currently work in corrections and do not carry malpractice insurance; I’m covered by my employer’s legal team. I am getting ready to start a side gig taking on tele-health clients. My question is, when I get malpractice insurance does it need to cover both or can I only put in the information for the private side gig to be covered? This would likely impact my quote since listing both would mean working 40+ plus and in a correctional setting where as the private clients would be under 20 hours

This is a copy/paste from someone on a FB group.

Psychologists in NY State: The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Bill (A6744) passed the assembly and senate on 6/3/26 and only needs Governor Hochul to sign (which would mean either she signs, vetos or it goes into law in 10 days). This would open the door for any NY licensed psychologist to obtain PSYPACT membership and expand care to patients in any other PSYPACT state.

However it is currently being held by Assemblymember Tony Simone and could take as many as 6 months to get passed unless we speak up and ask them to move it along faster. They need to know some of us are waiting on this.

Please take a moment and send a quick message urging them to move the process along and open the door for NY psychologists to offer our much needed services.

You can contact them with the info below. If you want a script, these are what I found online. Feel free to copy/paste or create your own. I personally explained how this has limited my income (and of course my tax contributions :P)

Assemblymember Tony Simone:

* simonet@nyassembly.gov

* I am contacting you to urge Assemblymember Simone to lift the sponsor hold and transmit Assembly Bill A6744 (PSYPACT) to the Governor. This bipartisan mental health legislation has already passed both chambers, and New Yorkers cannot afford a months-long administrative delay to access cross-border telehealth.

* Or you can use her webform https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Tony-Simone/contact/

Governor Hochul

* correspondence@exec.ny.gov

* Please urge Governor Hochul to immediately call up and sign Assembly Bill A6744. This bill passed both houses overwhelmingly and is vital for expanding the state's mental health workforce and ensuring out-of-state students can maintain continuity of care with their psychologists.

* or you can use her website form. https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

To review the bill status and schedule updates you can use this link. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6744

If we all join together we have a better chance to move this process along sooner rather then later.

Question for all the experienced therapists out there. If a therapist has between 10-15 1-hour clients a week, how many hours of work a week would that equate to after notes and emails and all the other daily work life things??
Just curious what that looks like. And how that would compare to say 25-30 hours of clients a week?

I’m thinking of starting a small online assessment only practice in retirement. Any tips or recommendations? I’m thinking 4-5 assessments per month for NJ and NY clients, focusing on career counseling and FAA evaluations. I would be private pay. Thanks!

Hi I’ve been really confused between taking psysium or psychodidi, if someone took psychodidi last year please tell your experience with them

Hi I was testing yesterday and went on to do the next person and it would not let me access the client tablet. All I got was a Pearson logo that kept getting larger and smaller on t eh screen in a loop.

Of course support is closed for the weekend. I have tried removing apps and reloading and the usual recommendations.

Anyone else? Thanks!

Hi everyone I am a trained as a research psychologist in behavioral neuroscience. This was an incredibly competitive and long journey. I have decided to start coaching (I also teach undergrad but prefer a flexible schedule w small kids). As I’ve branched into this world I am discovering coaches but also people licensed as therapists fraudulently claiming to be clinical psychologists. This is insane to me. Example of two people. Teralyn Sell and Cali Estes. Has anyone heard of these people and why are they allowed to carry on with these lies? I just emailed Cali Estes and she told me she’s never heard of a free PhD 😂. I’m literally dying because everyone in academia knows that a PhD should be fully funded. Who are these people???!!!

Update: it looks like I have offended the PsyD population and I apologize for that. I am coming from research psychology and I will say that most people I know who do PsyD programs do so knowing that they are making a big financial decision and therefore know that many PhD programs are funded. My point was my shock at hearing someone in the world of psychology in general who has never heard of a free PhD. I have a ton of respect for people who opt into a PsyD knowing that they don’t want academia but I assume many of you were advised on the difference between PhD and PsyD…the cost differences etc.

Hi guys, Im a 31M, looking for a really good understanding no fluff psychologist to work out whats wrong with me and how I can fix this. My sexual addiction and lustrous tendencies, self hatred, insecurity and need for validation for others has made me completely unrecognisable and my relationship with my partner is in shambles. Ive gone to someone a week ago and it felt like a bad match. Does anyone with similar issues like mine suggest me a good psychologist that can help me?

One of the simplest breathing practices I keep coming back to is Bhramari (Bumble Bee Breath).

The practice is simple:

• Inhale through the nose
• Press gently down on the tragus with the thumbs and rest the fingers across the face or on the crown of the head
• Exhale with a gentle humming sound (lips sealed)
• Repeat for a few rounds

There's also some research suggesting that humming may increase nitric oxide production in the nasal passages, which can support respiratory function and circulation.

I put together a short 2-minute demonstration here.

Hi there, I am in the process of starting my own small private practice. Which name sounds better? My two ideas are 1. Golden Hour Psychology or 2. Olive Grove Psychology.

My office is located near a university with many plants, a large window, and would like to create a warm and welcoming space. I enjoy working with university students, young adults and teenagers and I typically focus on anxiety, working on negative self-talk, building confidence/compassion and ADHD challenges.

Thank you so much!

Any suggestions would work,
Major topics to focus on
Process
Tips
Books
Videos
Notes
Anything would help!!

In California: A client is requesting a leave of absence for mental health reasons at their work. I’m not able to complete those per policy and referred to department for the letter (with my impressions and recs). They told the client they are required to attend intensive outpatient group therapy in order to obtain the letter for a few weeks and cannot extend it beyond that. They do need more intensive services (2x/weekly sessions, psychiatry, etc.) but I’ve never heard of patients being mandated to attend group in order to get the LOA approval they need. What if they’re not appropriate for group settings? This is clearly not my area of expertise, but wondering if this sounds right?

Hi everyone - I'm opening a small virtual private practice. Before I form the PLLC, I need a business address. I don't want to use my home address... A colleague uses a private mailbox via UPS (technically is not a PO box). Are there any other options?

I am opting for psy and had few plans, I was wondering my options in India.( Initially I was looking for abroad options, but few things changed my mind) I might opt for neuro or cognitive field, doing a PhD, have managed expenses etc. Now the questions:

1. How is the journey from bachelors to licensing and setting up clinics?

2. Best field as per you

3. I heard you can do PhD after bachelors (hons), is it worth it or even any use?

4. Job market for non-clinicians or educators (prof or asst prof)

5. Tips for future (i am first year student)

6. Future prospects, will it be worth becoming a psychologist, in forth coming years? (Hope for solid reasons)

7. (Obvious question) How much do we get (money)? Can we opt for dual jobs?. (For the 2nd part of this question, here are 2 scenarios, first doing a job at hospital in the morning and at the evening your own Pvt clinic. Second, prof at uni in the morning and clinician in the evening)

Thanks