Why I Chose Therapy (And What It Taught Me About Myself)
Ever follow a career path only to realize… it wasn’t you at all?
I’ve been there. I once thought working in fashion was my dream—until I found myself unfulfilled, disconnected, and wondering, Is this really it?
Fast forward almost a decade, and I’ve built a private therapy practice helping Black women reclaim their mental health and identity—especially those who grew up being the “strong one.” But trust me, the journey wasn’t a straight line. Here’s how I ended up exactly where I was always meant to be.
From Fashion to Feelings: My Unexpected Path to Therapy
In high school, those career tests kept pointing me toward human services—social work, counseling, things like that. But I wasn’t trying to hear it.
Back then, I didn’t know anyone who made therapy look like a life-giving career. So I chased what seemed fun and glamorous: a future in fashion. I loved shopping. I imagined myself jet-setting and trend-spotting. I even landed a job as an assistant buyer.
But y’all… the corporate world was not for me. Feelings had no place in that space—and I had a lot of them.
Going Back to What Came Naturally
Eventually, I had to get honest. What actually filled me up was helping people. I’d always been the one friends came to with their hard stuff. I didn’t have the language for it then, but empathy had always been my gift.
So I did something that scared me—I went back to school while working full-time. Night classes, endless papers, and one tired body later… I earned my Master’s in Counseling. And it changed everything.
5 Reasons I Became a Licensed Therapist in Charlotte, NC (And Still Love It)
1. It Comes Naturally to Me
Empathy and encouragement are part of who I am. Turns out, my top spiritual gifts are mercy showing, exhortation, and shepherding. Basically—I’m built to walk with people through their hard stuff.
2. I’m Committed to Impact
Every client I support isn’t just an individual—they're a ripple effect. When one person heals, everyone they touch is impacted. That kind of change is real, and I don’t take it lightly.
3. It Stretches Me
Being a therapist has expanded me in ways I never imagined:
I’ve grown a team and learned to lead.
I overcame my fear of public speaking (hello, cotton mouth).
I’ve been cracked open by my clients’ stories, widening my heart and worldview.
4. I Wanted Authentic Freedom
After leaving corporate, I vowed: never again would I work in a space that didn’t align with my values. Owning my practice lets me create a healing-centered environment—for me and for others.
5. Because You Deserve It
Sounds simple, but hear me out. So many of the Black women I work with never had space to prioritize their own healing. They were raised to survive, not to thrive.
Especially those impacted by parentification—when children are forced into caregiving roles far too early. My clients were taking care of others at six years old. Now? I make sure they finally have a space to take care of themselves.
This Work Is Deeply Personal
Being a therapist isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. And I’m so grateful that even though my path was winding, it led me right here.
If you’re walking through your own healing or career transition, remember this: You are allowed to change course. You are allowed to want more. And you are worthy of a life that fits who you really are.
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