Cedar Trails Counseling LLC

02/09/2026

There are a lot of ways to become a therapist.
There are far fewer honest conversations about what that actually looks like.

In this episode, Pete and I talk about:
– why we got into this work
– the real differences between MSW, counseling, and MFT paths
– what community mental health teaches you (and takes from you)
– why boundaries matter more than theory
– and what this job asks of you as a human being, not just a clinician

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation on becoming a therapist and living with the work once you’re in it.

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10/05/2025

07/06/2022

After over a year, I've decided to join the military and close Cedar Trails Counseling. Thank you all for your support!

04/11/2022

Do you put off sleep in order to get a few moments of leisure time? This is common! It's actually a phenomenon known as "Revenge Bedtime!"

Revenge bedtime procrastination involves staying up late in order to make time for leisure. Learn more about why it happens and how to cope.

02/21/2022

Men used to be told that if you were angry, "you should go home and kick the dog" rather than show it at work. Needless to say, acting out anger inappropriately leads to problems. Coping skills help express it in a way that matches your morality.

''Anger transference'', c.1954, by Richard Sargent

12/11/2021

Remember to breathe!