My journey to becoming a therapist has been shaped by two very different careers, both driven by a desire to improve people’s lives. Before entering the mental health profession, I spent more than 25 years working in engineering and leadership within the medical device industry. While I enjoyed solving complex technical problems, I found myself increasingly drawn to helping people navigate challenges that couldn’t be solved through technology alone. That realization eventually led me to pursue a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and begin a new chapter as a therapist. Looking back, I recognize that my first career provided me with invaluable experiences, but becoming a therapist has given me a sense of purpose that I had not experienced before.