Are you feeling overwhelmed by the many career paths available to professionals in the therapy field? In this episode, Kelley Stevens interviews Robert Scholz, who shares his journey to success as a therapist, trainer, and crisis management consultant (among other things). With his extensive experience in the mental health field, Robert provides valuable insights on navigating the early stages of a career, making room for growth and shifts, and leaving a legacy you can be proud of.

Guest Bio:

Robert Scholz – LMFT, LPCC – Psychotherapist, Trainer, Crisis Management Consulting and Certified Executive Coach

Robert is a licensed marriage and family therapist and professional clinical counselor, having served in many clinical and leadership roles over his twenty-five years working in university, community mental health, forensic and private practice settings. Robert is well-known for his work as a trainer and consultant in assisting schools/ universities and communities prepare for and respond to major crisis events like wildfires, mass shootings, and other tragedies. Robert has served as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology for many years and has authored numerous publications on the topics of disaster mental health, addiction treatment, and men's mental health. He is an active member of the threat management community, and has held positions within leading organizations such as DPrep Safety, the National Association of Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment (NABITA) and the International Alliance for Care and Threat Teams (InterACCT).

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.RobertTherapy.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robert-scholz-0a082a9

In this Episode:

• How to carry yourself as a young professional
• The pros and cons of social media as a marketing tool
• Navigating the different paths to a successful career
• Tips for early career professionals
• Normalizing life and career shifts

Highlights:

(0:30) - Robert Scholz Introduction

(11:38) - Carrying yourself as a young professional

(16:42) - Pros and cons of social media as a marketing strategy

(21:26) - Professional training and degrees for various career paths

(31:35) - Giving back to early-career professionals

(38:02) - Normalizing life and career shifts

(43:58) - Robert’s final key takeaways

(45:25) - Kelley answers a listener’s question about handling dips in your caseload

References:

Charlene Underhill Miller Interview (Episode 3) → https://sites.libsyn.com/431784/building-a-practice-that-supports-your-growth-in-the-long-term-with-dr-charlene-underhill-miller

Pepperdine University → https://www.pepperdine.edu/

American Counseling Association → https://www.counseling.org/

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