What an exciting time it is to put into practice all those hours of lectures, assignments, and training upon completion of a counseling program. This can also be a tedious and unknown time as a graduate seeks employment and begins completing requirements for full licensure. I want to help new counselors navigate this path.
From my experience as a previous intern, including the dynamic between supervision sites and my own supervisor, to working with clients, I’ve learned a lot about what good support looks like. It is timely, thorough, and thoughtful. It takes all of us to honor the needs of others for them to thrive. I want to continue fulfilling this need by supervising counselor associates as they strive to find their place in the helping profession.
However we are providing care, it is a job that cannot be done alone.
My Own Experience
A clinical foundation for me began when I graduated with my Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology. For 10 years I’ve invested in training on techniques for crisis intervention, emotion regulation, psychiatric conditions and medication, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and movement, and nutrition to enhance mental health, sobriety, and overall well-being.
The bulk of my education and training application has occurred at confined settings, such as a prison and inpatient treatment facility. Here, I’ve provided services to individuals navigating the justice system while they try to stay sober and develop healthy relationships.
Beyond the professional realm, I have consistently served in the community with geriatric populations, as a Guardian-ad-litem for CASA, and leading retreats for those seeking a deeper spiritual connection, all relying on my everyday abilities to show up, organize, delegate, and coordinate.