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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went for psychology but never finished my dissertation because life/kids got in the way. It’s a huge regret. I am still close friends with my classmates. There was no backstabbing at all. These are weird comments. Decades later in my early 50s  I’m thinking of going back because I want to work as a clinical psychologist. However I have to start the PhD all over. I’ve been home for 20 years with kids and can see working for 20 after graduating. I wouldn’t assume someone older is doing it for a hobby or has nothing to contribute. The big obstacle is getting academic references 20-25 years out of school.  [/quote]

A close friend went back to school at almost 50, got a PhD and is now a therapist. She loves her work. She was an attorney for 25 years before she went to grad school. She's almost 70 now and has no regrets. She has a full practice, and will be able to work until she's in her 90s or later, as long as her health holds out. [/quote]

How is a PhD related to being a therapist? [/quote]

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