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Paul Earns His Master’s Degree

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Finally, I’ve done it.

I earned my master’s degree in counseling psychology. To be honest the whole thing was a little anticlimactic. I was expecting to feel something “big”, but I don’t.

That being said, I am relieved. I can’t remember the last T.V. show I followed or football game I watched all the way through. That part was getting old.

You know what though? I didn’t learn anything new about anxiety disorders or symptoms; it seems that I had that down.

I did, however, learn tons about the brain, human behavior, communication, et cetera. And even though I hated every single exam I took, I have to say that I value the stuff that was drilled into my head. But that wasn’t the only benefit I took away.

Since I began my Master’s program I’ve also talked to scores of patients that taught me a lot about myself. I was humbled by the experience.

I also learned this: I like the work. I’m good at it. I have much more to learn but I think I was built to do this. I don’t say that to be narcissistic, rather I just want to point out that I’m happy with my decision to become a therapist. It fits me well.

I’m excited about developing my skills during my internship so I can help people live better lives. It’s a great honor for me.

Plus, after two years of hard work, I get a chance to expand this site in earnest. Part of that process will involve the launching of a members only area, which will include videos, improved podcasts, and articles aimed at lowering human suffering like never before.

Can I tell you a secret? I hate abnormal anxiety. I hate it with a passion. So I plan to increase my efforts to eliminate it from the lives of as many people as possible – maybe even yours.

Anyway, thank you for sticking with me. I hope to deliver better content in the future and I hope you’ll be around to see it.

 

 

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  1. I don’t ever write in to things, but i’ve been listening to your podcasts and reading some on the site since soon after you began. I can recall you talking about going to school. Time flies. Wow Congratulations. I would have to agree from listening to you that this is a field you will excel in. You empathise well and come accross clear and knowledgeable.
    Good luck to you and thank you for the wonderful resources you take the time to provide for others suffering from anxiety and depression.

  5. Congratulations, Paul! You helped me through some tough times with abnormal anxiety and I agree – you were made for this!

  6. Hell yeah Paul!!!! 🙂

    Seems like uesterday you told me you were going to go back to school. Great work sir! The anxiety world truly needs you.

  9. Congratulations, Paul. I was blessed to have come across your website and I think it is great that someone who “gets” it will be working to assist anxiety sufferers recover.

  10. Congrats Paul! All your hard work has paid off, you’re making a real difference in people’s lives. Keep up the great work

  12. Congradulations Paul,
    Great news!
    I joined your site hoping to help a friend.
    Thank you for all your help.

  14. Paul, I too, have being reading your articles and listening to your podcasts! I am so happy for you and am sure you will excel in your new career and help thousands of people. I know cause I’m one!! Your the man!!! Thanks for all you’ve done and yet to do.

  19. Hey Paul,

    Many, many congratulations. I so admire your hard work and dedication in the field of anxiety, and your posts and emails have been helpful to me on a number of ocassions. You truly deserve that degree! Please keep up your invaluable work!

    Best wishes,
    Paul Richards

  20. Congratulations, Paul! You’re going to be an awesome therapist. In fact, you already are to so many of us who look to you for help on this site. Thanks for all the relief you have helped me find!

  22. Congrats Paul! Thank you for this website it truely has given me hope to get through my abnormal anxiety. you will make an excellent therapist

  24. Hi Paul!
    Congratulations on your success! I was listening today to your special report on my way to work. I find certain part quite reassuring and like to remind myself that it’s going to be ok because it is most of the time now.
    I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work on this site and I hope you will continue with it for a long time because it helps so many people on many levels.
    🙂

  26. Congrats ! Now is the time to test or see how much of the theory can be put into practice, or adapted or discarded.

  27. Congratulations Paul! I’ve read many books and websites about anxiety, but none as helpful as yours. Your e-book is just amazingly simple to understand and it makes so much sense. The way you have been able to break it down is so helpful. Your insight and analysis of it has really helped change my life. You really are a natural. Hopefully you can also teach other professionals how to really help people too! One big thank you!

  28. Congrats Paul! Your posts and emails are always helpful in my battle against my anxiety. You really are one of the few people that “gets it.”

  29. Paul is a rarity in the field. His personal material is excellent yet he suggests investigating other avenues of therapy that show promise. That in itself is a phenomenon. Virtually ALL authors dealing with anxiety proclaim that their program is “IT”. They have a Masters Degree in Egoism. I have been dealing with crippling anxiety for over a decade and have researched countless possibilities to conquor the condition. Paul is the ONLY Internet “Guru” I totally respect. Although I live in Australia, I would have no hesitation in seeking him out as a personal therapist.
    Good Work

  30. Congratulations Paul. The knowledge you have has been a confort to me on many occaisions. Thank you for being here.

  31. Congratulations Paul, what an outstanding achievement!
    You are a very genuine and helpful person. Keep up the fantastic work. Thank you, and bless you xo

  32. I would love to study psychology and get my degree…but I think I will just ask you the questions instead! Congratulations Paul. At least I know where to come for real answers and solutions.

  33. I was truly blessed to find your website a couple of years ago. you will indeed be a good therapist. I really believe that to be able to truly empathize with your patient having the therapist understand how abnormal anxiety feels is a great asset to both patient and therapist. I wish I lived in san diago so I could become a patient. I have come a long way with your help. the fact that for 50 years I thought I was alone with this disorder oddly enough helps to know I am not alone and hearing and conversing thru you and your patients has helped me tremendously. there is safety somewhere in numbers or something. I have one hurdle to still overcome but am working on it slowly. I have come a very long way in recovery through your help. you are a wonderful man and I think and agree with you that you have found your role in life in being able to so tremendously help people suffering from this disorder. you will be really famous some day in your field.

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