[header] How to become a therapist [title] Know the available opportunities. [step] Therapists share in common the will to help people by providing them with council, but there are many different jobs that fall under this umbrella. Consider the following therapy-related positions : [substeps] Counselors help specific populations in places like schools and churches. 
A counselor does not need specific training to establish a practice, but most do take specific courses to earn credentials. Social workers have master's degrees and are typically employed by agencies to work with individuals or families requiring counseling.