Today we’d like to introduce you to LaQuetta Wright.
LaQuetta, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I decided to pursue a professional career in the sciences requiring the ability to treat and explore human beings. After careful consideration, I discovered Counseling/ Psychology to be a perfect avenue. Completing my education, and mastering the professional licensure examinations has lead to a fulfilling occupational advancement. In 2017, I began the private practice journey. The private practice challenge scoped a vast amount of populations scarcely covered in textbooks and lectures. The growing exigency is followed by current research on rural and urban populations across the United States. As a current scientist and proud researcher, I enjoy meeting the demands one challenge at a time!
Has it been a smooth road?
The road has been pretty smooth. The toughest part of the journey has been preparing for the Licensure and examination. Primarily there is an abundance of red tape. You must completely authenticate yourself before you are even approved for examination. This process can take months and even up to one year. Nonetheless, this is the bridge to continuing your career. The examination itself is difficult and requires intense studying. The preparation is academic and mental.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Current therapy focuses on children in rural and urban areas. These individuals are typically school age and have diagnosed difficulties including but not limited to autism, attention deficit disorder, conduct disorder, bipolar, learning disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder, mood disorder, adjustment disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many therapists are requested and referred to these individuals based on some proceedings from an institution such as school, community, or legal realm. My practice is different than talk therapy as it uses an association of play therapy to analyze covert and overt behavior. This approach allows for a significantly strong therapeutic alliance between the clinician and the patient.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation, with an estimated July 2018 population of 2,325,502 (trailing only New York, Los Angeles and Chicago), and is the largest in the southern U.S. and Texas. With this understanding, it is almost certain that the mental health need will appear to be in despair. However, the profession is continuously growing and provisions are being supplied accordingly. The city should continue to employ and filter in licensed counselors and therapist into every single community, governmental, institutional, and practical setting.
Contact Info:
- Address: 118 Vintage Park Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77070 - Phone: 2817954997
- Email: nificentex@gmail.com
Image Credit:
Arrington Photography
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