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Hello,

I am currently a Master's Level Residential Counselor for Youth Villages. Youth Villages is a non profit organization  for kids with emotional, behavioral and mental health problems.  I work in a group home with 8 amazing young men. I have been with Youth Villages almost 9 years.

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I attended The Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN from 2007-2011. I received my bachelor's in  Criminal Justice and my minor in psychology.

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I received my Master's in Science, Mental Health Counseling.  This was a an online program. It was very challenging but I learned a lot and meet life long friends in the residencies.

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I decided to a counselor shortly after beginning my career as a Behavioral Youth Counselor. Seeing the counselors work with such challenging kids really made me think about what i could do to help.

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My original career choice was law school. In my college internship at the TN Department of Children Services as a case manager it changed my mind. While in that internship I saw that some of the youth could have been assisted with counseling.

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School counselor, mental health counselors,  and in home therapists are individuals who are supports for the community. There is such a mental health stigma, about individuals who are in counseling and seeking counseling as damaged. At some point, i think everyone needs someone to talk to

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In school I loved Band, music, and expressing myself. I love Music, this is a picture of my high school band, I'm in the background twirling the flag. I also play the clarinet.

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I Love to read. Reading centers and calms me and helps me relax.

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I also twirled a flag for two years for marching band as well as played in concert band.

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I love to listen to books and podcasts when driving and completing paperwork.

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I also enjoy video games. My favorite system are Nintendo. I do love devil may cry series, kingdom hearts, Mario and Zelda.

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I love movies, psychological thrillers, comedies, dramas, and stand up comedies are my favorites.

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School counselors are unsung heroes. Counselors in the school are sometimes the first contact for kids who may need help. The assist with academic challenges, identify potential problems emotionally, mentally, and behaviorally. They also assist youth with better understanding their potential, path, and goals.

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When thinking of my future career and continining to help the children in need, school counseling is one of my career goals.

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My hopes is to complete my licensure for Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) and complete my school counseling licensure and certification to help disadvantaged youths.

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Power Center Academy South East Middle.

I Love this school. It has been a goal to transition to the school. I am learning so much from my site supervisor. It is a joy and a wonder to be in the schools helping childnre.

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I will be completing Internship I at the same place I completed my practicum at PCA SE Middle.

I am so excited to come back especially after the pandemic and show my love and care for my youth!