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The “Heart” Work of Becoming a Counselor As we grow into the role of counselor, we learn to notice where we become anxious, where we want to rescue, where we shut down, and where our own unresolved experiences show up. This kind of learni…

In my latest blog post, I reflect on the parts of counseling education that unfold beyond textbooks. The academic work matters, but so does humility and the ongoing practice of noticing our internal responses with compassion.
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🗃️ Some clients need more than the standard amount of structure in their sessions in order for the time together to be effective.
I often find myself recommending opening or closing rituals as one option.

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Interview: Catching Up with Brandy Williams It didn’t take long for me to decide to seek out my own counseling again and look inside so I can show up better for my clients. In the beginning, I thought I just need to educate myself and build …

In this new interview, Brandi Williams reflects on her journey from hospitality to counseling, her commitment to advocacy, and the lessons she carries into her work with clients every day.

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"Thinking about a career in Marriage & Family Therapy? Start with a COAMFTE-accredited master’s program. It's your first step to making a difference in people's lives! 🌟 #MFTJourney #TherapistInTraining #FamilyTherapy"

It’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 🍪
Soft center. Crispy edges. Just like me.
I baked joy, served it with boundaries, and called it therapy.
Because sometimes healing tastes like comfort, not control.
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Sometimes [growth is] holding yourself in place as you learn to be comfortable being in a different kind of way.

This week's newsletter is a follow up to last week's post on potatoes and learning to be yourself. This one is about growth and how it can look and feel different when you're going through it.

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Welcoming 2025: Winter Quarter and Beyond The year 2025 also holds two other key markers on my path to licensure: Residency II in the spring and Practicum in the fall. Although the fall start date feels distant, the search for Practicum si…

Happy New Year from the halfway point in my Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Palo Alto University! I just published a blog post reflecting on the courses I am taking this quarter, my ongoing CBT training, and what lies ahead in 2025.
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CBT Trainings with the Beck Institute In a previous blog post, I shared my intention to explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my first theoretical orientation in preparation for Practicum and Internship in 2025. As the fall qua…

I have just wrapped up the Fall quarter. As I prepare for Practicum and Internship in 2025, I am deepening my understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through trainings with the Beck Institute over the winter break.
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Two modules in, the course has been both enlightening and practical. One of the key techniques we’ve been studying is progressive muscle relaxation, a highly effective method for managing anxiety.
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Living for Today: The Trap of the Perfect Tomorrow Like it was for my father, for many of us, the big moment, the special turning point we have been waiting for, may never arrive. The idea that everything will align just right and we will reach tha…

In this blog post, I explore the pressure we often feel to constantly work toward something bigger, whether it is a dream vacation, career milestone, or a sense of “making it.” But what if those moments never come?
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Living for Today: The Trap of the Perfect Tomorrow Like it was for my father, for many of us, the big moment, the special turning point we have been waiting for, may never arrive. The idea that everything will align just right and we will reach tha…

In this blog post, I explore the pressure we often feel to constantly work toward something bigger, whether it is a dream vacation, career milestone, or a sense of “making it.” But what if those moments never come?
#TherapistInTraining #SelfCare #Counseling #MentalHealth #PersonalDevelopment

Exploring CBT as My First Theoretical Orientation This experience was one of those moments when I started to take more seriously the possibility of becoming a counselor. Later, after enrolling in the program, reflecting on it also informed my deci…

I wrote about my decision to begin with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as I prepare for practicum. CBT’s solution-focused approach aligns well with my background in education. Looking forward to exploring other frameworks along the way!
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