I always knew I wanted to be a counselor, even as a young teenager. Like most therapists, I had a natural affinity for helping others, listening to struggles shared and trying to support them. After obtaining my Master's in Counseling, I worked in a variety of settings, including crisis residential, community outpatient, and private practice. I learned how much people need mental health services. I went ahead and pursued my PhD in Counseling and Human Development Services to continue contributing to the counseling field through teaching and supervision. Since 2009, I have taught in a variety of programs training Master's and Doctoral students to become the most competent and ethical clinicians.