This episode’s a little different (and a bonus one for this week based on some questions / input I've gotten the last few weeks). I’m sharing my own story. You’ll hear how I found my way to becoming a mental health counselor in more detail from some pretty unexpected detours to deeply personal turning points.
Before the therapy office, there were overseas adventures and offshore platforms. (Yes, those steel-toed boots had a front-row seat to some soul-searching.) I’ll talk about the places I’ve lived, the jobs that shaped me, and the studies that helped me understand how to be with people in their hardest moments.
🛤️ What I cover:
- Cross-cultural living and how it rewired my perspective
- My time working offshore—and what it taught me about isolation and resilience
- The educational path that led to clinical work
- My experience and trainings that guide how I show up with clients
- The values at the center of my practice: curiosity, compassion, and honest conversation
Whether you're in the field, on your own healing journey, or just curious about how this all came to be (or just wondering about me)—this one’s for you.
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