<p>When Dr. Therese Mascardo was little, she wanted to be a doctor, or failing that, the first female president. Well, neither of those goals worked out exactly, but it’s safe to say that Therese has definitely found her calling.&nbsp;Once she realized psychology was a thing — and that she could <em>talk</em> to people for a living — there was no turning back. In this brilliant conversation, Therese breaks down exactly how to become a licensed clinical psychologist, the qualities that make for an excellent therapist, and why self-care is crucial.&nbsp;Therese is a real pioneer: she was doing online therapy long before anyone else, and she built her Instagram following at a time when hardly any mental health professionals were on social. She shares how she learned to face the fear of being on the cutting edge, and trust her intuition.</p> <p>To learn more about Therese, visit our show notes at <a href="https://www.thenewschoolpodcast.com/episodes">www.thenewschoolpodcast.com/episodes</a>.</p> <p>Loving The New School? Please support us at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thenewschoolpodcast">www.patreon.com/thenewschoolpodcast</a>!</p>