Why enroll in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program?

If you are considering enrolling in the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, but aren’t sure if it’s the right choice for you, read on to see why some of our students chose this path for their education and career.
The newest cohort of clinical mental health counseling students completed a survey during orientation where they finished this sentence: “I am starting the Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at William James College because…”
Here’s what they said:
I Want to Help
- “I want to help those who are unable to care for themselves and be safe in their community.”
- “I want to help underserved populations like veterans and military members.”
- “I want to help my community.”
- “I want to help people navigate through their emotions.”
- "I want to help people feel seen, heard, and have hope.”
- “I want to help people heal past traumas they have never talked about.”
- “I want to help children with learning and social disabilities navigate childhood.”
- “I want to help others foster more self-compassion.”
I Want to Be
- “I want to be challenged and grow intellectually.”
- “I want to be the person/therapist I needed when I was young.”
- “I want to be a voice for marginalized communities and for people who have been habitually silenced.”
I Want to Learn
- “I want to learn more about mental health.”
- “I want to learn skills and competencies to continue my career.”
I Want to Understand
- “I want to understand myself, others, and everything.”
- “I want to understand human behavior and the power of counseling in transforming lives.”
I Want to Create
- “I want to create safe spaces for people to be vulnerable.”
- “I want to create more inclusive environments for underserved populations.”
I Want to Offer
- “I want to offer people of color the resource of therapy.”
- “I want to offer people opportunities to better themselves and educate themselves on healthy habits.”
I Want to Give
- “I want to give people a safe place to be themselves.”
- “I want to give back to my community.”
I Want to Make
- "I want to make a positive impact on the lives of others.”
- “I want to make a positive impact on people.”
- "I want to make a difference.”
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