Dr. Lesleigh Franklin -How to Become a Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Lesleigh Franklin -How to Become a Clinical
Psychologist
Dr. Lesleigh Franklin is a professional
psychologist in Oakland, California. According to
Dr. Lesleigh Franklin, a clinical psychologist's
job is to treat mental diseases through
psychological treatments. Rather than prescribing
drugs, clinical psychologists use psychological
treatments such as cognitive therapy  and
psychoanalytic therapy. Clinical psychologists
have a variety of responsibilities, depending on
the patient population they work with, which
could include veterans, the elderly, or children.
Any field of specialization they choose, such as
neuro-psychology, has an impact on their
day-to-day employment.
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Clinical psychologists may specialized further by
focusing on children and adults with ADHD or
Asperger's Syndrome, or by working in a specific
setting. They can assist youngsters with learning
problems in the classroom. They can assist
students with making career selections,
maintaining emotional health, and achieving
academic goals at a university. They can assist
culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged
groups in community-based facilities. As the
country's population ages, more and more people
are working with seniors.
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1. Earn Your Bachelors Degree A bachelor's
degree in psychology will give you the foundation
you'll need to pursue master's and doctoral
degrees. While most clinical psychologists have a
bachelor's degree in clinical psychology, it is
not required for all graduate schools. If you
know you want to be a clinical psychologist and
are enrolling in a bachelor's degree program,
it's a good idea to major in psychology so you
can choose from a larger number of graduate
degree program later on.
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2. Earn Your Masters Degree When you're ready
to pursue your master's degree, you'll have a
number of options. Some undergraduate programs
lead to a master's degree, allowing you to study
more quickly, graduate sooner, and begin your PhD
program sooner. You may not require a master's
degree and can instead enroll directly into a PhD
program depending on where you choose to study
clinical psychology.
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• 3. Earn Your Doctoral Degree Although certain
  laws cover and grant limited license to
  master's-educated psychological associates,
  students the opportunity to practice in a limited
  capacity under the supervision and authority of
  registered psychologists, full authority
  certification in clinical psychology is always
  required.
• There are two options available for earning a
  doctorate
• A Ph.D. in Psychology, often known as a Doctor of
  Philosophy in Psychology, is a research-focused
  doctorate suitable for psychology teachers,
  researchers, and practitioners.
• A PsyD, or Doctor of Psychology, is a
  practice-oriented doctorate geared toward
  practitioners and clinicians.

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• 4. Become a Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  Clinical psychology requires a licence in the
  majority of states. Specific eligibility criteria
  vary depending on where you reside and what kind
  of job you want, however clinical psychologists
  in most states must
• Obtain a doctoral degree in psychology.
• Complete an internship and 1-2 years of
  professional experience under supervision.
• Pass the Psychological Exam for Professional
  Practice.

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• Dr. Lesleigh Franklin, is a qualified clinical
  psychologist with over 20 years of experience
  dealing with a variety of populations in both
  educational and clinical settings.
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