Here’s a sampling of therapist light bulb jokes related to employment in mental health and related fields. I didn’t make these up, so don’t hold me responsible for leaving some disciplines out of all the fun.

How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb?

Just one, but the light bulb really has to want to change.

How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?

Why does the light bulb necessarily have to change?

How many psychoanalysts does it take to change a light bulb? 

How many do you think it takes?

How many New Age therapists does it take to change a lightbulb?

Just one, but it would be more appropriate for the therapist to help the lightbulb appreciate the beauty of staying exactly as it is.

How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb?

Three. One to screw it in and two to find out how it feels.

How many Freudians does it take to change a lightbulb?

Two: one to change the bulb and one to hold the pe…I mean…stepladder.

How many psychoanalysts does it take to change a lightbulb?

Only one, but it takes time….a very very long time in fact.

How many hypnotherapists does it take to change a lightbulb?

10…..and 9…..and that bulb can grow dimmer….8…..dimmer and….

How many Rogerian therapists does it take to change a lightbulb?

I hear you wanting to know how many Rogerian therapists it takes to

change a  lightbulb.

Special Category: Social Work Light Bulb Jokes (My Discipline)

How many social workers does it take to change a light bulb?

It’s not the bulb that needs to change, it’s the system.

How many social workers does it take to change a light bulb?

None. They empower the bulb to change itself.

How many social workers does it take to change a light bulb?

None. The bulb isn’t burned out, it’s just differently lit.

How many social workers does it take to change a light bulb?

None. They set up a team to write a paper on coping with darkness.