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Writer's pictureDeniss Pleiner

My Journey to Becoming a Therapist

Updated: Feb 11, 2022

By Deniss Pleiner, M.A.

 

What does it take to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist?


Many years, many exams, and 10-12 hour days-- and honestly, some crying. But becoming a therapist has been one of the best things that I have ever done.

Dolores Huerta and Deniss Pleiner

As I celebrate one year of free mental health education on YouTube, I look back at what allowed me to be here in the first place: becoming a licensed therapist.


It was hard work that also forced me to do some of my own work. There were many difficulties but also major highlights-- including getting to meet Dolores Huerta.


I had the privilege of meeting her for my graduation after she gave the keynote speech. It was a very surreal moment to stand next to someone who dedicated her life to advocacy in the latinx/e community.


It's people like her that inspire me to continue the work I do. In my own, small, way I hope to make a difference. It was a very long journey to get here but I am thankful for every step.


This past Monday I shared that journey with you on YouTube-- including the stress and tests we have to take.


Watch the full YouTube video below!






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