Her Story
About Mahogany
I've been working in the counseling field for two years now, starting when I began my degree program, and I've been taking clients under supervision for the past year. Right now, I'm currently at my internship where I work primarily with addictions and co-occurring disorders. I'm a double JAG at Augusta University, having obtained both my bachelor's and soon my master's degree there. I graduate in May with my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. One of my most notable professional achievements has been being awarded the TRAIN grant from Augusta University. This grant has been incredibly helpful financially, especially with school, because it's harder to work when you have to get your hours. With that specific grant, I have received a ton of new professional development opportunities and more experience within the counseling field. I also just received a certification in social and behavioral research to be able to perform research and understand it better. I serve as president of the Augusta University chapter of Chi Sigma Iota International Fraternity for the counseling profession. As a Black woman coming into the counseling industry, which you don't really see a lot of, I want to brand myself around that.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Mahogany
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to God and my village that I have surrounding me.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was to keep going, no matter what, and don't let imposter syndrome take over.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The advice I would give is to step into each room with your head held high and showcase who you are.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
As far as challenges, I would say the stigma around mental health. I would say it's getting better, but it's still there. A lot of the great opportunities we have is, of course, memberships with ACA, as far as getting the ability to have continued professional development, and also working with like-minded people in this industry.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are accountability, compassion, growth, kindness, and leadership.
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