How do you stay motivated when the journey to becoming a counselor takes longer than expected?

In this episode of NCE Success Stories, I sit down with Stefhanie Howe to discuss her path to passing the National Counselor Examination (NCE), the lessons she learned along the way, and the excitement of beginning the next chapter of her counseling career.

Stefhanie earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mount Olive in 2023. After recently passing the NCE, she is now pursuing licensure in North Carolina and looks forward to building a career centered on compassionate, client-focused care. She also shares her growing interest in EMDR and how she hopes to incorporate trauma-informed approaches into her future practice.

In our conversation, Stefhanie shares:

What inspired her to pursue a career in counseling

Her experience preparing for the NCE

The study habits and strategies that helped her succeed

How she stayed motivated throughout the process

Advice and encouragement for future counselors preparing for their own exam

Whether you're just beginning graduate school or counting down the days until your NCE, Stefhanie's story is a reminder that perseverance, preparation, and confidence can carry you across the finish line.

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