In this video we have a discussion with Navy Veteran and  Licensed Mental Health Counselor Alexia. We talk about her path to becoming a professional in the mental health field, the stigma behind getting help and resources for get help. If you have any questions or comments send put them in the comments below.  Topics Intro: What is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor? What does an LMHC do? When you separated from the Navy was it your intention to join the health care field? What inspired you to get into the health care profession. How does one become a Mental Health Counselor. Using Tuition Assistance to and Military benefits to complete education Where can you work?  What’s the hours like? Can you start a private practice? Would you encourage others to be a counselor? Sometimes symptoms of mental illness goes unrecognized Suicide Awareness Negative Stigma regarding mental health Do you think Counselors are needed?  What issues have you encountered? What would you like to say to the people? Judgment  Resources, where to find help? How to contact Alexia for questions. Closing Statement Subscribe to see more content like this, follow us on IG/FB:@offdutygrind If you are a military/veteran business owner and would like to appear on the show please.  Visit www.offdutygrind.com/specialguest  Resources: Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/offdutygrind/support