What was your path to becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker?

I have always had a passion for helping those around me, but when I ventured off to college, I did not know how to incorporate my passion for helping others into a career choice. This led me to pursue a degree in business administration. After a year of taking business-related courses and going through a life-changing experience, I decided to follow my heart and innate calling. I can honestly say my shared life experiences have molded me into the clinician I am today. From being a minority who was born and raised in the Bronx to finding out I was adopted at the age of 18 years old and being laid off from a job while pursuing my graduate degree, these experiences have allowed me to connect with and relate to the clients I serve on a deeper level.