Health Therapists (HT)
What they do
Health therapists are licensed professionals who help individuals manage mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges to improve their overall well-being. They evaluate symptoms, provide counseling, and use evidence-based techniques to teach coping mechanisms for conditions like anxiety, depression, and stress.
Work environment
Health therapists work in highly diverse environments tailored to their specific disciplines, including private practices, hospitals, schools, and outpatient clinics.
How to become one
To become a licensed health therapist, you must first complete a relevant master's or doctoral degree, such as in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology. Following graduation, you need to acquire an associate-level credential, complete 3,000 hours of postgraduate supervised clinical experience, and pass your required national board and state jurisprudence examinations.
Skills you’ll need
- balance of clinical (hard) skills
- treat conditions
- interpersonal (soft) skills to build trust
- active listening
- empathy
- diagnostic abilities
- boundary-setting.
A day in the life
Radiologic Technologists: Operate advanced imaging equipment like X-rays and CT scanners.Medical Laboratory Scientists: Perform complex tests on blood and tissue samples to help doctors diagnose diseases.Respiratory Therapists: Care for patients experiencing cardiopulmonary disorders and breathing issues.Surgical Technologists: Prepare operating rooms and assist surgeons during medical procedures