Philip Rush here.
Counseling is actually my 2nd career, doing I.T. Support was my 1st.
While working in that field, I told people that I did just as much counseling as I did I.T. work. Many people came to see me feeling anxious, angry, stressed, overwhelmed, or in grief because of technology issues.
I quickly learned that two issues were going on:
· One was technical and the other was emotional.
· One needed repair and the other needed relief.
So, I addressed the person and their emotions first and then addressed their I.T. issues. I spent thousands of hours sitting with people, fixing their technology and giving space for their emotions and...I loved it!
I didn’t realize it then, but these were my first steps which would lead me into pursuing a career as a therapist. Now my work is in Emotional Support and instead of addressing hardware and software, I get to address brainware and heartware.
Credentials
SC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
National Board Certified Counselor
Child and Parent Psychotherapy - Endorsed
SC Infant Mental Health Association: Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
Who I see
Children (age 2+)
Adolescents
Individuals
Couples
Families
Senior Adults
What I focus on
Trauma
Addiction
Grief
Religious Abuse