Jasmine Ionie Hobson
Hometown: Redford,听惭滨
Program: PsyD
Book(s) I would recommend: Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
Favorite Quote: “Accept everything about yourself, I mean everything. You are you and that is the beginning and the end, no apologies, no regrets.” – Clark Moustakas
Fun Fact: I can read ancient Latin.
What is a cause you’re passionate about?
I am passionate about bringing a liberatory focus into the therapy space to help marginalized groups discover their joy, passions, and strengths and empower them to express themselves outside of the therapy space.
Why did you choose to attend MSP?
I chose to attend MSP so I could continue to foster and work on my skills as a humanistic/existential therapist in a space that is dedicated to collaboration, self-reflection, and social justice.
What do you plan to do with your degree?
With my degree, I plan to continue advocating for marginalized and oppressed communities and helping to create a more accepting, affirming, and accessible space in the therapy world for these groups, especially the Black and LGBTQIA+ community.
How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?
I first got interested in the mental health profession in high school after seeing so many peers suffer from mental health issues and not have any proper help. Although I studied psychology in my undergraduate, I didn’t decide to pursue psychology as a profession until after graduation, when I realized that becoming a therapist was my true passion in life.
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