What was your path to becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist?

Before obtaining a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, I worked as an attorney and jurist in the New York City family courts with individuals, couples, and families experiencing relationship conflict. In those roles, I often felt constrained by an overburdened legal system that necessarily emphasized expediency over change and growth. I eventually realized that I could better serve those who were actively seeking change for themselves and in their relationships by becoming a therapist. I decided to specialize in marriage and family therapy so I would be trained to work with a broader range of clients. Throughout my life, I have often been described by others as curious and compassionate; I feel those qualities allow me to help my clients go deeper and discover more about themselves in a safe space.