By: Christie Alvarado Gutierrez (she | her), LMHC The idea of attending graduate school to become a therapist seems impossible to some and a necessity to others. In a world where the hushed whispers of mental health struggles still echo through society, my journey from a curious grad school student to a dedicated mental health counselor has been a transformative odyssey. As a part of this journey, I have learned that advocacy is an essential part of my clinical practice. Allow me to share...