What was your path to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor?

When I was young, talking about mental health was actively discouraged in my culture and environment. I never truly felt like I fit in—I was made to feel ashamed of my emotions and my sensitivity to the world around me. I struggled quite a bit with depression. My journey to therapy is rooted in the desire to provide the kind of support, acceptance, and encouragement I wish I’d received as a young person; I want to provide therapy for others who feel misunderstood or like they don’t quite fit in, either. I’ve felt really lucky to connect with clients throughout my career on a deeply empathetic level; it’s those connections that inspire me to create a therapeutic space filled with understanding and care and the belief that everyone deserves compassion and encouragement!