When I was 19, me and my ex friend stole from Wal-Mart. I'm not a horrible person, though I made a horrible mistake. This was almost 5 years ago and I still have 2 years left before I can get my record expunged, but this very episode hunts me day in and day out. Ultimately, I want to be a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and at this moment I am pursuing my BA in Psychology and I still have a long way to go before I reach my dream. To this day, I have not gotten into anymore trouble, not even been pulled over for an infraction by the police. My question is, can I get my licensure (after I get my only misdemeanor expunged) in Clinical Psychology (PsyD). I'm also wanting to pursue my Licensure for Professional Counseling (LPC) before I go for Psychology, just so that I can get acquainted with a graduate program and it will be easier for me to get into a doctorate program having already completed an M. Ed. Futhermore, after getting my current record expunged, do I have to tell anyone about the expungement? It states in kentucky's statutes that after having my record expunged, I do not have to dicose this information, but I want to work for the government and the licensure requirements are different as well. Quite frankily, I need an attorney's help. 

My conviction was In Dec 07 for theft by unlawful taking. I did 2 years of probation and now I am continuing to serve out my 5 years so that I can get my record expunged.  Have not had a decent job in my life, because this incident happened when I was 19 (I'll be 25 in Sept) Please, I need anyone to help me!! I have two kids and a family and I want to counsel so bad!!!!!!