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Quinteria Woods| CMHC Intern🛋️🪷

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Mental Health | Wellness | Empowerment
Intern Counselor🌻Sunflower Counseling Center
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Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to represent Clark Atlanta University as a third-year Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at the 2026 American Counseling Association (ACA) of Georgia Symposium, hosted at Mercer University!
I had the privilege of serving as a panelist alongside my colleagues Angelayana, Chandler, and Ishiah, three individuals I have grown alongside both personally and professionally throughout our journey as counselors-in-training. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Angelayana’s presentation, “Who Am I? Exploring Professional Identity Among Counselors-in-Training.”

Sitting on this panel reminded me of my WHY and reaffirmed my aspirations of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). This journey has been nothing short of amazing, challenging, and eye-opening as I continue strengthening my God given gift to encourage, empower, and counsel individuals navigating life’s transitions while striving to become the best versions of themselves.

As I reflect on our discussion surrounding professional identity, I am reminded that this journey is about so much more than earning a degree or obtaining credentials. It is about the lives we will touch, the communities we will serve, the stigma we will challenge, and the spaces we will create for healing.
My goal is to continue being a vessel for healing, advocating for mental health, breaking stigmas within our communities, and reminding others that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Through faith, compassion, and clinical knowledge, I hope to support others through life’s challenges, ensuring no one feels they have to navigate their healing journey alone❤️.

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