Your interest in becoming a clinical mental health counselor.

Tell us about your interest in becoming a clinical mental health counselor.
Please address ALL of the following points:

1. When did you first start thinking about becoming a counselor? 2019 during the pandemic
2. With whom have you discussed this and what were their reactions?
   My father who is a psychologist. He believes it would be a good fit. I've also spoken to my program manager who has been very encouraging.
3. What personal experiences motivate you to want to help people?
   I have been a classroom teacher for the last 15 years. Both teachers and students are overwhelmed and struggling to cope with pressures.
4. What client situations would you struggle to work with and why?
   When clients espouse racist, misogynistic or homophobic beliefs. These are not beliefs that I share and I work actively to dismantle them.