Why I Quit Being a Therapist | 8 Honest Reasons

This is a long one. Feel free to watch in 2x speed! 🤣 After years of avoiding this conversation, I'm finally sharing why I walked away from my career as a licensed mental health counselor. This video is a reflection on my personal experience—what I learned, what I wish I had known, and why I ultimately decided to leave a profession I once believed I'd do for the rest of my life. If you're a therapist, considering becoming one, thinking about leaving, or simply curious about what it's really like behind the scenes, I hope you'll find something valuable here. 💬 If you've ever made a major career change, what helped you know it was the right decision? Check the timestamps below to jump to any section you're most interested in. 00:00:00 Intro & Disclaimers 00:02:50 Reason 1.) Family Role and Identity 00:11:01 Reason 2.) Emotional Exhaustion & Compassion Fatigue 00:24:49 Reason 3.) Responsibility & Liability 00:33:43 Reason 4.) The Lifestyle of a Therapist 00:36:17 Reason 5.) The Impact on My Personal Identity 00:38:45 Reason 6.) The Business & Financial Realities 00:52:26 Reason 7.) The Impact on Your Health 00:55:34 Reason 8.) Realizing There Were Other Things I Wanted From Life