In this new interview, Brandi Williams reflects on her journey from hospitality to counseling, her commitment to advocacy, and the lessons she carries into her work with clients every day. Her insights highlight the importance of presence, supervision, and values-aligned practice.
Read the full conversation here: https://roqueneto.com/2025/09/30/interview-catching-up-with-brandy-williams/
#Counseling #MentalHealth #ProfessionalGrowth #LGBTQIA #TherapistInTraining #Supervision
This summer in Family Systems Theory, I am learning to see how patterns show up in relationships and how family therapy models offer different entry points for intervention. In the new post, I reflect on practicing these ideas through role play and on what it means to bring a systems lens to clinical work. Read more: https://roqueneto.com/2025/08/05/practicing-systems-thinking-in-family-therapy/
#MentalHealth #FamilyTherapy #CounselingEducation #TherapistInTraining #SystemsThinking #ClinicalTraining #BowenFamilySystems #CBT #StructuralFamilyTherapy #CounselorsInTraining
I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Regina Moro—counselor educator, licensed clinician, addiction specialist, and my academic advisor at Palo Alto University. Our conversation touched on the heart of advising, the challenges students face, and how her clinical background continues to shape her teaching.
Dr. Moro’s reflections offer guidance not only for counseling students but also for anyone invested in mentoring with compassion and intention.
Read the full interview on my blog: https://roqueneto.com/2025/05/20/interview-dr-regina-moro/
#CounselorEducation #MentalHealth #AddictionCounseling #ChiSigmaIota #PaloAltoUniversity #MentorshipMatters #TherapistInTraining
I recently had a moment in a Zumba class that made me reflect on the kind of therapist I hope to become. The sound system failed, but the instructor kept us moving by staying steady, connected, and adaptable. In therapy, like in dance, we can’t always predict what will happen, but we can prepare to respond with presence and care.
Read more in my latest blog post: https://roqueneto.com/2025/03/18/what-my-zumba-instructor-taught-me-about-being-a-therapist/
#CounselingStudent #MentalHealth #Counseling #TherapistInTraining #Zumba #Music #ZumbaLessons #Adaptability
Happy New Year from the halfway point in my Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Palo Alto University! I just published a new blog post reflecting on the courses I am taking this quarter, my ongoing CBT training, and what lies ahead in 2025.
Check it out here: http://roqueneto.com/2025/01/07/welcoming-2025-winter-quarter-and-beyond/
I have just wrapped up the Fall quarter, completing courses in Group Counseling and Appraisal & Assessment in Counseling. As I prepare for Practicum and Internship in 2025, I am deepening my understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through specialized trainings with the Beck Institute over the winter break.
Read more about my upcoming trainings in my latest blog post: http://roqueneto.com/2024/12/03/cbt-trainings-with-the-beck-institute/
#MentalHealth #Counseling #CBT #BeckInstitute #TherapistInTraining
In my latest blog post, I write about my journey as a counselor-in-training and my decision to begin with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as I prepare for practicum. CBT’s structured, solution-focused approach seems to align well with my background in education and research. Looking forward to expanding my skills and exploring other frameworks along the way!
Check out the full post here: http://roqueneto.com/2024/10/22/exploring-cbt-as-my-first-theoretical-orientation/
#CBT #TherapistInTraining #MentalHealth #TheoreticalOrientation
It is easy to get caught up in memories of the past, viewing them through the soft glow of nostalgia. But just like daydreaming about a perfect future, dwelling too much on an idealized past can prevent us from fully engaging with our present lives.
In my latest blog post, I explore how we can appreciate our memories without letting them hold us back from the here and now: http://roqueneto.com/2024/09/24/living-for-today-the-trap-of-the-idealized-past/
#Counseling #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #LiveInTheMoment #TherapistInTraining
In my latest blog post, I explore the pressure we often feel to constantly work toward something bigger, whether it is a dream vacation, career milestone, or a sense of “making it.” But what if those moments never come?
Read more here: http://roqueneto.com/2024/09/17/living-for-today-the-trap-of-the-perfect-tomorrow/
#TherapistInTraining #SelfCare #Counseling #MentalHealth #PersonalDevelopment
As I start my fourth quarter in the counseling program at Palo Alto University, I am taking courses that are shaping my future as a licensed therapist. From community mental health to multicultural counseling, these experiences are invaluable.
I have documented my thoughts, insights, and growth in my latest blog post. I hope my reflections inspire others on a similar path, as we strive to make a positive difference in the field of mental health.
Check out my blog post here: http://roqueneto.com/2024/07/02/1044/
#MentalHealth #Counseling #PaloAltoUniversity #TherapistInTraining #CommunityMentalHealth #MulticulturalCounseling
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