People who enjoy using their emotional and communication skills to tackle a different problem every day may find a career as a child psychologist very rewarding.

Clinical child psychologist Stacy Carmichael told the Evansville Courier & Press that one of the biggest rewards of her career is treating a variety of different patients - each of whom has an individual situation.

"It's a fascinating field and I find it exciting. I find it intellectually challenging," she commented.

"You're given a problem to solve almost daily, either with assessment or therapy, and you have to be creative in your approach."

Nearly half of the children Ms Carmichael works with have neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, while the rest have behavioral issues, learning disabilities or are adjusting to traumatic life events.

Clinical psychologists most often work in counseling centers, group practices, hospitals or clinics and are involved in helping mentally or emotionally distressed patients cope with life.

Aspiring child psychologists should pursue a master's or doctoral degree, although those with a bachelor's degree may still be qualified to assist mental health professionals.

The most recent Department of Labor statistics reveal that the median annual earnings of clinical, counseling and school psychologists is $59,440 - though this could vary considerably based on experience, location and employer.