Why Did You Become A Therapist?

“Why did you become a therapist?” This is a frequent question that counselors and therapists are asked. It used to make me anxious because I didn’t have a clear answer. From my perspective, it is the wrong question. I have always had the sense that I did not choose the counseling profession so much as […]

Why I Became A Therapist

It’s a question that many people think about, but not many ask when meeting a therapist. I believe that people who are not therapists have a subconscious belief that when an individual enters this field, it is generally related to their own journey with mental health. For me, it has been significantly tied to my […]

Why Did I Became A Therapist?

I’m Danica Mitchell, an LCSW and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I became a therapist through a series of events and choices.  As a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian. I have always been an animal lover, as my three cats Tiny, Franky, and Mama would attest. But I watched “Animal Planet” and discovered that […]