Salary for this profession is around $40,000-$50,000 in California. Professional organization: American Counseling Association (www.counselor-license.com/counselor.) Another interesting career is working as a school psychologist. With growing children it can be an overwhelming environment to go to school and deal with stress from peers, teachers, parents (or lack thereof) without the guidance that comes from a school psychologist. This career allows people to reach the next generation during their most formative years. Allow the psychologist to help the student prepare mentally on how to deal with life stresses, while providing mental health to the next generation and their families