I decided to become a counselor because I enjoy helping others search for answers to their own questions. Counseling also provides a safe space for people who feel they cannot talk to others or are misunderstood. I love creating an environment in which people have the liberty so say what they feel may hold them back or sometimes just to have a moment alone.

I enjoy working with pre-teens, teens, and older adults. A target clientele I would enjoy working with is minority groups (LGTBQA+, HIspanics)

I am excited to work with the older generation. I feel that they have a lot of issues that might have been left behind and may be resurfacing today.

I wish all clients knew that counseling is for everyone. You do not necessarily have to have a traumatic experience or anxiety etc. to come to counseling. Counseling is a space and time set for you

Thriveworks seems like a place in which I will be able to gain experience with all types clients. Thriveworks also allows for counselors to create schedules that will work with them. Thriveworks also provides local supervisors for LPC-As and that is a huge plus as I feel this benefits upcoming counselors.

Making a difference. When I see my clients improvements I am proud of them and know I have made a difference for them. Seeing clients realize they had the capability to move forward is a gratifying feeling.

On their first session with me clients should expect openness and clarity. I like to explain to clients a little about counseling and take time to clarify misunderstanding about it. I also like to allow clients to ask questions about anything they have doubts about.

In a clients first session I would like to accomplish that they have created a plan on how they will got about moving forward with their situation. I would like clients to have a clear mind about how they will confront their challenges and how counseling may help them achieve that.

Clients should know that I am bilingual, I am open to helping anyone who seeks counseling, and I compassionate and understanding to clients.

For my time off/fun I like to go out and adventure. I enjoy hiking, camping, exploring new cities, and trying new foods.

One thing that defines me is that I am not as confident as I seem. It is something I am working on and little by little I see that I am capable.

I had a 14 year old female who was having issues accepting her body. We worked together in learning to accept who she is and to be grateful for the things that her body allows her to do. By the time I we had to terminate my client’s self-esteem was high, her body posture had changed, she had a boyfriend, would war makeup, and even learned to ignore what others would say about her body.