Career Roadmap
Julianna's work combines: Medicine, Education, and Helping People
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Take Roadmap QuizSkills & Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Sociology
California State University, Fullerton
Graduate Degree
Psychology, General
National University
Doctorate
Psychology, General
National University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist :
Bachelor's Degree: Sociology
Graduate Degree: Psychology, General
Doctorate: Psychology, General
Learn more about different paths to this careerLife & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
When I had my son at age 18.
2.
Getting my BA in 2007 and having my 2nd kid.
3.
Getting divorced and being a single mom to two kids while going to grad school and working full time.
4.
Getting her associate number and starting to work in the field in 2014.
5.
Opening her own private practice in 2017.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
I didn't hear any discouragement aside from 'it will be hard,' but I always found that statement to be encouraging.
How I responded:
Doesn't apply.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I had to pay for college while supporting kids and overcame this by working while in school.