The more I work as a psychotherapist, the more I find myself seeing the good in others. Despite presented imperfections, problems, mistakes, or maladaptive background or behaviors, I see much that holds worth. I see courage to face one's self. I see humility to ask for help and reject narcissism. I see kindness and gratitude, at times more than I deserve. I see passion and motivation to change. I witness and, to some extent, participate in the intimate anguish of healing. I discover underlying gifts that even the person before me had not noticed. I see an awakened innocence that brings me back to the image of a newborn who sees real life for the very first time, curious and amazed by what she or he finds. It is of a value beyond compare that has presented me with the gift of a soul who seeks to heal and has chosen me as partner to this transformative work. Amazing! Wonderful! Touching the soul is truly a loving experience, a vocation that gives and teceives love.
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6/13/2018 06:03:14 am
My mom is a licensed professional counselor and I can say that she really loves her job just like you. I asked her why she chose to be a clinician and she said that it is a privilege for her play a role in her clients' lives. It is a rewarding experience for her because she feels that her clients truly trust her. She loves helping the person she is working with and that's what makes her an amazing person for me.
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