Andres Valdivieso, a dedicated Antioch University student in the CMHC program, seeks insights on navigating the early days of his counseling career. He discusses strategies to handle graduate school anxiety, emphasizing the importance of relationships and open communication. The conversation also dives into choosing between agency work and private practice, weighing ethical dilemmas and personal motivations. Additionally, they explore different educational paths, including the PsyD and PhD, while promoting self-care as essential for growth in therapy.