Getting Your Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, and Beyond

A Guide for Counseling Students and Counselors

Stephanie S J Drcar author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Publishing:13th Oct '26

£150.00

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Getting Your Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, and Beyond provides a roadmap for anyone who want to explore, and potentially pursue, doctoral study in counseling. Readers are guided through a process of considering their motivations and introduced to the three most common doctoral study options in a way that emphasizes finding alignment with personal values and professional goals. The book also provides strategies for strengthening graduate school applications and guidance for choosing among admissions offers.

This is a clear and honest guide for those wondering whether a doctorate is the right next step. Instead of assuming that more formal education is always the answer, the chapters help readers slow down, reflect deeply, and make a decision that fits their values, goals, and real-life circumstances. Blending practical guidance with reflective exercises, real-world examples, and candid insights from counselors, the book demystifies doctoral programs, clarifies common misconceptions, and highlights meaningful options that are often overlooked. With its focus on intentional decision-making, it allows readers to move forward with clarity, confidence, and fewer regrets, regardless of the path they choose.

“Stephanie Drcar has created an outstanding and accessible resource for anyone considering a doctorate in counseling, psychology, or related fields. This guide helps readers reflect on their goals, values, and motivations for pursuing a doctorate while clearly outlining the differences among doctoral paths and qualities to look for in a program. It presents the complexities and nuances of doctoral-level education in a clear, organized way that makes self-assessment much more manageable. I am grateful to have this book as my go-to recommendation for clinicians and supervisees who are considering the pursuit of a doctorate.”

Sara N. Sayre, PhD, psychologist and president of Barbara Fordyce & Associates, LLC

“Getting Your Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, and Beyond is an accessible, well‑structured guide that demystifies doctoral pathways and highlights the many career directions available in the mental‑health field. The book stands out for its integration of perspectives from five professionals who took diverse routes in the field, giving readers an authentic look at the multiple ways a career can unfold. The writing is digestible, thoughtful, and intentionally structured to encourage reflection. Through varied perspectives and thoughtful reflective activities, the book offers students practical clarity and encouragement as they discern their next steps.”

Tamarine Foreman, PhD, LPCC-S, associate professor of counseling and higher education, Ohio University

“This is a thorough overview of everything master's level clinicians and students need to know as they consider pursuit of a doctorate. Information on a variety of educational and career paths is provided in an unbiased, authentic, and illuminating manner. Dr. Drcar guides readers through honest self-reflection and shares the voices of diverse people who pursue different career paths. This is a thought-provoking, insider read on the variety of paths one might pursue after achieving a master's degree in counseling.”

Julia Phillips, PhD, professor of counseling psychology, Cleveland State University

ISBN: 9781032710440

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

166 pages