Interview a Licensed Counselor
Calling willing CMHC professionals
I’m completing a Week 2 assignment for my Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and need to interview a licensed CMHC (LCMHC/LPC/LPCC).
It’s a short set of questions about your journey, the profession, and self-care. If you’re willing to share your experience, I’d love to connect. 🌻
INTERVIEW:
Distinctive Aspects of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
State:
License (LPC/MHSP, LPCC, etc.):
Question: What do you think makes CMHC distinct from other therapeutic professions, such as school counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work?
Question: Please share a bit about your journey into the field of CMHC. What motivated you to pursue this career? If you have a specialty, how did you find and train for it?
Work-Life Balance & Self Care
Question: Mental health counseling can be emotionally taxing. How do you manage work-life balance? How many clients do you have on your caseload?
Question: What strategies do you use for self-care?
Advice for Students:
Question: What advice would you give a CMHC student to help prepare for the realities of the profession?