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A basic but very powerful reminder of what I am capable of. Something that is crucial in the role of a therapist is empathy. Something I have always had, without any source to put it into until I discovered my passion in psychology.

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I hold a lot of pride in the various textbooks I have throughout my studies and courses I have taken in psychology. Not only is the goal of becoming a therapist a rewarding achievement, but also the process in learning.

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The DSM-5 is an important tool in the role of a therapist since it provides a standardized system for diagnosis. It's important to include in intellectual vision of the tools that will help me get there. 

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This is important to remember of giving me the courage to keep pursuing this goal, even if I don't feel fully equipped to. It helps block out the fear and bring in the motivation.

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This is important to my vision because it helps me refocus on the contribution I make with providing empathy and my knowledge in psychology.

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It's important for me to remember how my interest in psychology began.

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This is important for my vision because it reminds me of the end goal of the role of a therapist.

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To become a licensed therapist, I would have to pass the National Counseling Exam (NCE) in order to apply for the license through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

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I want to pursue becoming a therapist as my career.

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I want to pursue becoming a therapist as my career.

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Three concrete steps that I will take to pursue this goal are:

Graduate college with my Bachelor's in Social Science.

Work as a social worker for a while to gain experience.

Complete grad school to get my Master's Degree.