UHS Panel: Paths to Practice Therapy
October 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for a panel discussion with UHS mental health professionals, including therapists with master’s, PhD, and PsyD degrees—and a Psychiatry Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner! Hear how they navigated their academic journeys, made licensing decisions, and built meaningful careers in mental health care. Whether you’re exploring graduate programs or simply wondering what therapy careers can look like, this conversation will offer insight, encouragement, and real-world perspective.
What You’ll Learn:
🧭 The varied academic and licensing routes to becoming a therapist
🎓 How degree type can shape training, roles, and career opportunities
💬 Advice from practicing clinicians on choosing a graduate program that fits your goals
The Department of Psychology is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact advisor@psych.wisc.edu. All requests must be made at least two weeks in advance. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.
