Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tisha Hurteau. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Tisha, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today If you had a defining moment that you feel really changed the trajectory of your career, we’d love to hear the story and details.

A defining moment in my professional journey is when I had to humble myself and accept a position I really did not want because it was not the position I thought i deserved. I was going up for a clinical lead position at my previous job and was offered the assistant clinical lead position instead due to status of another. I wasn’t going to take it; however, my supervisior advised me it wouldn’t be a good choice especially if i wanted to go up for future positions later at my job. I had so many different feelings about it; however, I accepted the position. Sometimes in life we have to humble ourselves and do things that we do not always want to do, so that growth can happen and it prepares you for future opportunities.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I am a Mental Health Therpaist who helps those in need. My clients come in for many different reasons rather its anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship issues, behavioral issues, etc. I provide guidance, support, accountability, and so many other things. I am also their biggest cheerleader. My goal is to help individuals find a solution to their problems and then we come up with a plan to solve those problems. I am their passenger in the car that they are driving. I am proud of the clients who come in and decide to seek help and put in the work to help create change in their life. I am proud that they step out and take chances and realise that it’s alright to ask for help because we all need help at times. I love what I do and I am blessed to have the opportunity to help those in need.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

On June the 18th i had to go to Baltimore, MD to have a procedure, in which they they had to insert a microsensor in my head. The actual procedure was scheduled for the 20th. On the 20th, I went in for the procedure and all was well; however, it changed once i was in the operating room. I remember them getting me set up and prepped for surgery and after that I was out, but what seemed like hours was only maybe 30 mins. They were not able to perform the procedure due to them not being incubate me. I was so confused and out of it all at the same time. Later on, i was informed that I had a bronchospasm and almost coded. Later when i was more coherent, I had to make the decision if i wanted to try again in a few days. I was stuck with a difficult decision of if i wanted to stay longer in Baltimore to attempt this a second time or return home. This was a very difficult decision for me, I felt lost; however, once i sought out guidance from my doctor, I decided to stay. The procedure was attempted again on that Monday the 24th and it was. a success the second time. Once I was all settled and in the room recovering, I was asking how long they planned on keeping me because i was ready to return home and get back to my life. They released me on that Wed afternoon and I was back to work the next day on that Thursday. Everyone was in disbelief that I did not stay home and recover. All that to say, i’m dedicated to my work and what I do. Even after having a procedure done to my head, i wasn’t worrying about me, but my children and the people i help. .

What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?

The most effective thing that has benefited me in my practice with clients is building a healthy therapeutic relationship with them and being myself. Having a strong rapport with them, most times keep them coming back because they know i care about their well-being and that i am there for them no matter what. I don’t pretend to be something that I am not and i meet them where they are at. Being patient and understanding is just as important and helping them to understand I am on their time and not mines.

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