May
14, 2012
In
May of 2003 I decided that I wanted to make a career change by leaving the
fashion industry and becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. I had only completed my Associate’s Degree so
I had to complete my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology through the School for
Professional Studies, and then my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, both from
Vanguard University.
In
May of 2009 I began to work towards my 3,000 towards licensure that I needed to
sit for my exams. I would see clients at
Journey’s Counseling Ministry, as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, 10
hours and week and College Hospital, as a social worker, 4 days a month, all
while working full-time at Vanguard University.
In November of 2011 I completed my 3,000 hours and am now studying to
take my State Exams for my Marriage and Family Therapist License.
To be
in the final stretch of my journey is amazing.
I have worked for 9 years to attain my goal. I am nervous about taking the two exams but
know I am on the home stretch to become a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist.
I
meet with prospective students regarding the School for Professional Studies all
the time and tell them that it is never too late to go back to school. You just have to decide that you want to make
a change and focus on the goal to get it done.
Blessings,
