I think for the most part someone with MI would indeed make an excellent therapist themselves, due to the fact that they understand and get what we go thru. There would be the added level of compassion and empathy that would enhance the relationships between therapist and client which would likely be absent coming from a normal person never having gone thru a MI themselves. More would be brought to the table and perhaps it could possibly lend a hand towards successful therapy in the end.

However, I don't think this would be a good fit for just anyone who suffers from the various MI out there. I would shudder to think a clinical psychopath or sociopath in this profession. They don't generally care about people, so to me, they would pose a risk to patients' well-being . They might not have their best interests at heart when treating patients.

I think in your case, you should be just fine. I would embrace your dream and go for it.