I, too, once thought about becoming a T. Did all my undergrad classes in it. I thought I could considering how much knowledge I have about the field and that I'm good with all types of people (I didn't have agoraphobia then). I also figured I already amounted all the hours of personal therapy already (not that it would count). Till I realized one day that how can I expect to help someone like myself if I don't even have all my issues under control? How can I remain neutral, have good boundaries, and not take on other's issues when I have attachment issues? I have the intellectual capacity to be a T, but I didn't have the emotional capacity which is extremely necessary to be a good T. Being a good T isn't just about doing whatever you want to do, it's about the betterment of the client.

If you can do self-reflection and you honestly feel you can take on that role for someone else, then go for it! We all have issues and if someone has been through it and survived, what a great role model they would make.

If you find, for whatever reason, you can't do it, there are still many other professions in the mental health field where you can help people (i.e. advocate).