The piece below was written by me for publication on Psychosocial Media. To see the original post, click here: https://psychosocial.media/5-reasons-not-to-become-a-therapist/ As a board approved supervisor in Texas, I keep an eye out for talented, developing professional counselors. I interview them, mentor them, supervise their work, and eventually help them get their clinical license to practice … Continue reading 5 “Not So Good Reasons” to Become a Therapist
My Fellow Therapists…
I hope this note finds you well. I have a few things to say to all you counselors (mental health professionals, licensed clinical social workers, therapists, and anyone who sees clients for therapeutic services on a day to day basis). The world needs you. Yes, you. Don't give up. You are a special person, with … Continue reading My Fellow Therapists…
Ethical Concerns
So, I've been working in mental health for a while now...Okay, if by a while you mean approximately 1 year and 6 months, then yes, it's been a while. Although I'm a counselor new to the working world, I am observant, and there are some things that concern me. I'm not sure if they are … Continue reading Ethical Concerns
What being unemployed has taught me
In April of this year the company I worked for tried to defend their contract with El Paso Juvenile probation with no success. Everyone agreed to disagree, and the JPD decided to cut the funding for our program. We showed an 83% success rate while their numbers showed something else. Apparently it was not a … Continue reading What being unemployed has taught me
