In this episode, we chat with Abena Opoku, Licensed Clinical Social Worker about her journey as a "Ghanaian American Clinical Crisis Social Worker Turned Private Practice Therapist".
We discussed shifting focus in your career, honing in on your niche, walk-and-talk therapy, and addressing various mental health needs. We hope you enjoy the episode!
- How to transition from one specialty to another
- Helping individuals navigate life stressors, overcome internal challenges, and heal from past experiences
- The importance of walk-and-talk therapy
- How F.R.E.S.H. (Finding Resources Everywhere and Spreading Hope) is meeting basic mental health needs
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