When we interview our associate therapists, we like to ask them a variety of different questions. Sure, we ask about their modalities and therapeutic orientation. But we also like to learn more about their human side. One of the questions that we ask is:
“What might your clients be surprised to learn about you?”
Here is how 15 different associate therapists answered that question.
Jordana del Feld answered:
I travelled all over the world dancing and teaching tango. I now stay in San Francisco, but I still teach tango, helping people develop curiosity, compassion, and clear communication in relationships. Because what you explore on the dance floor is what you explore off the dance floor.
Read Jordana del Feld’s complete interview here.
Elizabeth Dausch answered:
Best job (or most interesting job) before becoming a therapist? – Shooting/editing employee video profiles for a global hospitality company.
Read Elizabeth Dausch’s complete interview here.
Chris Doorley answered:
For almost a decade I worked in fine dining on the East coast which led me into sommelier (wine tending) work. There’s something really evocative about that discipline, which embodies knowledge about farming, ecology, language, history, and gastronomy. In 2009, I left that world behind.
Read Chris Doorley’s complete interview here.
Elaine Walker answered:
I was a flower, indigo and vegetable farmer before becoming a therapist!
Read Elaine Walker’s complete interview here.
Ian Silverness answered:
In another life, I was a middle school teacher. Before that, I wanted to be a professional soccer player.
Read Ian Silverness’ complete interview here.
Cynthia Martin answered:
Best job (or most interesting job) before becoming a therapist? … A whitewater kayaking tour guide on damn release weekends!
Read Cynthia Martin’s complete interview here.
Brooke Hein answered:
I like to embroider in my free time.
Read Brooke Hein’s complete interview here.
Sabrina Rayner answered:
My background in construction and art.
Read Sabrina Rayner’s complete interview here.
Caroline Lee answered:
I’m the oldest of 6 kids.
Read Caroline Lee’s complete interview here.
Dani Gotwalt answered:
I used to be a DJ for a local community internet radio station!
Read Dani Gotwalt’s complete interview here.
Courtenay Houk answered:
The very first time I saw a therapist myself, I felt completely un-met and shamed in the therapy; I did not think I would ever go back. I am so happy I gave myself another chance years later, because it set off a chain of events that led me to where I am now. I have grown from a person who felt like life was happening to her, to someone who feels like an agent in her own story.
Read Courtenay Houk’s complete interview here.
Kaye Reeves answered:
I was a lawyer before many of you were born, but I’ve reformed!
Read Kaye Reeves’ complete interview here.
Mark Resch answered:
I think clients might be surprised to learn that I also have a Masters in Fine Arts.
Read Mark Resch’s complete interview here.
Julie Peters answered:
I am currently learning the paper art of quilling which consists of rolling and twisting tiny strips of paper to create art projects.
Read Julie Peters’ complete interview here.
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