Mental Health Clinician
Torrance, California

I am a mental health therapist with a private practice in California. I treat adults and specialize in anxiety-based disorders.

I felt this program was best suited to my long-term professional goals. I was selective about choosing an online program. I wanted to make sure I entered one that was supportive to me as a student and was at a reputable school.

The Grand Challenge I selected was financial capability for all. The more I fleshed out and discussed my ideas, the more I realized that I was concerned about the way that socio-economic status affects a person’s overall quality of life and ability to pursue goals. I also started to see a clear connection between mental health and a person’s level of options.

My goal is to create a financial program that addresses the emotional barriers to pursuing wealth. I plan on partnering with various types of workers in the financial community to help them reach more people.

Ask for help before you need it; your professors are very supportive and waiting to have those supplemental conversations to ensure you understand the material and are on track with your project.