I have experienced the power of professional counseling first-hand as a client, and have a powerful desire to bring to others the benefits I have received. I am attracted to the idea that I could provide guidance and support to those who come to me, and desire to make a difference in the lives of others. I have learned to thrive despite my childhood and chronic illness, and want to bring the benefits of what I have learned into the lives of others.
The desire to help others was one of the primary reasons I considered the field of counseling, but I likely would not have chosen to pursue it professionally without the input of others. I have frequently been told by friends that I would make an excellent counselor, and have had aptitude assessments