Walk in to my therapy clinic and walk out with a solution a lolliepop, and an entirely reconstructed mental system that you will need a manual to operate.
Synarch, you might be happier in another profession like professional coach or business consultant where you're less likely to hit emotion. I had an ENTP friend who was an excellent coach. He's great at problem solving, loves talking and working with people and is very encouraging.
When I do my periodic life course correction I think about different careers. Lately, I have been looking at being a therapist (or an attorney). The thing I like about being a therapist is helping people overcome and optimize as people, to get what they want and need out of life. I am aloof enough not to get too involved personally, analytical enough with enough emotional intelligence to wade into chthonic emotional waters, and I am very interested in people.
Do you think ENTP's could make successful therapists? Do you know of any?
seriously, LMAO. but good luck on your dream though. If I was a threapist most of my patients would probably end up commiting suicide,
Therapist is a helping profession, but i would most likely fuck with people's minds if i have a chance. But then, mind fucking is always a good way to help people.
Also, a lot of "Fs" who go into therapy, especially the SFs, have weak analytic skills.
"Tell me about this affair. What sexual acts did you perform with this other man?"
*squishing noises under the desk*
I can understand where this interest in therapy comes from. I love trying to understand others' problems myself - it's a problem-solver's delight.
The issue, as some have may have mentioned, is the whole "dealing with and giving back emotional response." I can give possible solutions to the problem, but if someone starts crying, it's over, lol.