The pressures of daily living can distract you from the pursuit of your personal goals. In today’s episode, Clinical Social Worker and College Coach, Alissa Young joins us to help you stay in alignment with the things that bring you joy and fulfillment. Learn how Alissa managed to overcome severe depression and suicidal ideation by pursuing a career that excites and challenges her everyday. Alissa completed her Masters of Social Work with a Clinical Focus on Children, Youth, and Families at the University of Southern California (USC) and she received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Social Justice and Inequalities at Loyola University New Orleans. Born in South Central-Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, California, Alissa currently works as a Mental Health Therapist at the University of San Diego. Her Clinical Focus includes Black/African American, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and First Generation college students, Antiracism and exploration of racial trauma on college campuses, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Transitioning and Life Adjustment support, Management of Stress, Anger, Anxiety, Depression symptoms, and students seeking support through sexuality and gender identity development. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and owner of Alissa Young Consulting Services, LLC, where she offers college coaching support to students and parents of college students. To learn more about Alissa and her work, connect with her on IG @hello.alissayoung or visit her website at AlissaYoung.com.
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