A DREAMER’S INSPIRATION & struggles IN BECOMING A THERAPIST
I’ve always been a dreamer, and lived in the reality that anything was possible in life. Likewise, i always had a strong urge in helping others by inspiring and helping them accomplish their dreams.
It did not take long for a budding interest in psychology, especially positive psychology. I found myself fascinated learning about the human mind, peoples interests, how humans can defy the odds with their willpower. In fact, I still enjoy watching documentaries, reading books, listening to podcasts, and learning about peoples passions and interest.
As my interest grew, i started to watch the show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew”. He and another therapist were so knowledgeable and were changing the lives of people in real time. I could still listen to Dr. Drew for hours! He’s just so inspiring.
Another inspiration was my grandma. She was a beautiful, kind soul that wanted to spread happiness to everyone. She was a counselor and always seemed so excited coming to and from work. She especially loved making crafts with her clients. It was between these two , and my love for psychology, I knew becoming a therapist was in my life purpose - a gift from the heavens.
All sounds great, right? So what’s the hinderance? The ebbs and flows of life happened! I started to question if i was “smart” enough or if i had the “right” personality to be a therapist. Much of those struggles left me feeling like i would never become a therapist. I was like a paper drifting from one direction to the next. Jumping from one business endeavor to another. At one point i opened a dance studio. Dance has and always will be a greater part of my life. However, not long after opening the studio did it come apparent that my calling still wasn’t fulfilled.
It was from that moment I knew I had to make a change. I had enough of the self sabotaging beliefs. I realized i am my worst enemy.
So how did i become a therapist you ask? I did the work, and A LOT of it! I took one step at a time. First I started by taking easy classes before building up to more challenging ones. I ended up graduating top of my class! Over time my negative thoughts faded away and i became increasingly confident. I finally realized negative beliefs are just that…negative and self sabotaging.
Not only did i complete a masters, but now i am pursuing a PhD in clinical sexology. No way would i have thought i could have made it this far in my younger years.
My hope is for you to know no matter what life throws at you, you can do overcome them. Is it a struggle, YES! That is part of being human, and that is ok. It is the struggles that bring us closer to our purpose, our full potential, and our calling.
My experience is likely different from yours. Maybe you are working to overcome trauma, ptsd, relational issues, or sexual related obstacles. I’m here to say you can do this. You can heal. You can succeed. You can be happy.
“You can be happy. You can succeed.”
