Student of the Month

I currently work as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor in a PHP/IOP program, where I help people who are working on their recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. I am passionate about helping people who struggle with addiction, especially those coming out of prison. Since I have been through addiction and incarceration myself, I want to show others that recovery is possible and that life can get better with hard work, support, and faith.  In my free time I like listening to music, going to church, playing basketball, spending time outdoors, and learning more about recovery and counseling. I chose ATI because it offers a flexible program that allows me to continue working while completing my education. The program also focuses on the skills I need to become a better counselor. I enjoy learning practical counseling skills that I can use every day with my clients. I also liked learning more about addiction, recovery, ethics, and how to better support people. Online classes at ATI gave me the flexibility to balance work, school, and my personal responsibilities while continuing my education. 

With my certificate I plan to continue growing in the counseling field, help more people recover from addiction, and eventually take on more responsibility while making a positive difference in my community. My education will help me better understand addiction, improve my counseling skills, and provide stronger support to the people I work with every day. My goal is to continue growing as a counselor, earn additional certifications, and become a leader in the recovery field. I would also like to mentor others entering recovery and help people coming out of prison build successful, sober lives. I am proud of how far I have come, but I know I still have more goals to achieve.