Hello! In this video I talk about my path to becoming a therapist. I hope this video serves to encourage you and let you know that for many of us the path is not linear.
However, I am SO glad I found this field and I am truly grateful to have a job that doesn't feel like a job to me. I know that a lot of people who find my videos are thinking about becoming a therapist, so no matter what stage you are at in your own journey I hope this sheds some light on what it CAN look like.
Let me know in the comments below where you are at on your own therapist journey. I would love to hear about it!
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
2:21 My bachelors degree
6:30 My nonprofit ERA
8:45 Apply to grad school
10:05 Working parttime
12:13 PRIVATE PRACTICE ILY
13:17 Group practice days
14:00 Opening my PRACTICE
16:00 Outro
Disclaimer: All videos and content on this channel is intended to be educational only. All opinions are my own and are not claimed to be factual.
Finding a Therapist & Suicide Prevention Service
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7/365 crisis and prevention services.
18002738255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Open Path Collective: Search engine for sliding fee scale and affordable therapy options
https://openpathcollective.org/
Deconstructing the Mental Health System: A Black owned therapist directory for BIPOC providers to connect with BIPOC clients and provide resources for the community. https://dmhsus.org/findabipocthera...
Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Search engine that helps find therapists in your area. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/th...
Therapy Den: Therapist Search Engine to find Inclusive Therapists in your area. https://www.therapyden.com/
Inclusive Therapists: Therapist search engine with a focus on inclusivity & safety for folks with marginalized identities.
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com