“I’ve always had people say, ‘You’re so easy to talk to. I feel like I can tell you anything.’ It’s something that has kind of happened organically. “Becoming a counselor is definitely something that’s been in the back of my mind. During the quarantine I … Continue readingHe has more to offer as high school counselor
He was born in Egypt, but he became a U.S. citizen and served in the military here. As a licensed counselor and director of the Veterans Center at Lee College, Ehab Mustafa has made a difference in the lives of countless veterans. Among those is … Continue readingHelping veterans deal with heavy burden
“I don’t think you can be a counselor and not draw on your own life experiences. At least, I couldn’t. “I grew up in a dysfunctional home in a military family. I’ve had a daughter who was very ill. I’ve had all of the things … Continue readingLife experiences help make her a better counselor
“Something that we’re facing a lot is dating violence or unhealthy relationships. Some of the girls aren’t necessarily being physically abused, but there’s a lot of emotional abuse. Their boyfriends are talking ugly to them or being very controlling, like constantly checking their phone or … Continue readingSocial worker provides ‘safe space’ for teen girls
“I was young and foolish and did what a lot of people do. Then it kind of got out of hand, and I realized that I needed to make some major changes. “I got involved in a recovery program. I was fortunate to have a … Continue readingSubstance abuse counselor leads by example
“I did drugs for about 15 years and considered myself an addict for about a year and a half. It started as experimentation as a kid, and it just progressed. When I hit meth, it got really bad. “The lowest point was when I started … Continue readingFormer drug addict now seeking to counsel others