The name Authentic Bloom Therapy was cultivated from my past experiences. I did not “bloom” in the timeline I had wished for, but instead in the timeline that I was meant for.

Prior to getting my Masters in Social Work, I spent ages 22-28 working in sales, advertising, and media. When I made the decision at age 28 to go back to school, it felt foreign and intimidating to me. The idea of starting over, risking it all, and taking out student loans terrified me, but what terrified me even more was being stuck in an overwhelming and unfulfilling career for the rest of my life. I eased into graduate school much easier than I expected, I made some great friends along the way, and noticed my spark coming back as I became more certain that this was the path I was destined for. Whenever I felt like my college degree and post-college work experience were a waste, I remind myself that going through these things gave me the knowledge and empathy to help others going through the same thing.