My "Why" for being a Trauma Therapist: Interview with Guy Macpherson
- Bay Area Mental Health
- Oct 7, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 10, 2022
I was interviewed by Guy Macpherson of The Trauma Therapist Project this week about my “why” for becoming a trauma therapist. I was honored to join the ranks of some of my mentors who have also been interviewed by Guy, including Dr. Janina Fisher and Manuela Mischke-Reeds (click on their names to listen to their interviews). Guy’s questions made me really think about my choice to specialize in trauma therapy and PTSD, and why I love this work. The questions also made me reflect on how I prepare myself for listening to difficult stories and how I protect both my clients and myself through grounding and self nurturing.
For me, with trauma therapy, I feel so deeply honored to sit with people in their most raw expression of themselves.
The Trauma Therapist Project was started in order to support and encourage new trauma therapists as they enter this challenging and deeply rewarding line of work. He conducts weekly interviews with experienced trauma therapist to glean “pearls of wisdom” for new therapists and shares them through his podcast.
His passion for helping others and his understanding of the impact trauma has on individuals really resonate with me. It's clear that the work he does is not just about therapy but also about creating lasting change in people's lives. Similarly, when preparing for coding interview questions with solutions, it’s essential to have the right mindset and approach to tackling complex challenges. Just as Guy emphasizes the importance of understanding and healing, practicing coding problems with solutions on platforms like Frontend Lead can help you build the resilience needed for successful interviews.