Hi all. So I'm about to launch headfirst into my education to become an addictions counselor.

I have struggled with alcoholism for a little over a decade. I have gotten clean am I am determined to use my insight, experience, and interpersonal skills to help others.

I do not want to be a good counselor. I want to be a great counselor. I want a high success rate and high satisfaction from my clients. I will stop at nothing less.

I was hoping that you all could chime in about your experiences with counselors. What do you look for in a counselor? In your opinion, what makes a great counselor vs an average or bad counselor? What have counselors done that stuck with you or that has helped you? What have you found helpful vs. not so helpful?

Thank you and God bless keep fighting the good fight.

Any input that you can give me would be greatly appreciated