I am so happy to share my news with you!! And I hope that the team and Amanda read it. I've struggled over my exam for a period of 6 years! Back when it was just one test, then it became Law & Ethics first, then the Clinical Exam. I took the initial test more than 5 times, honestly, I really did. Then, I decide that it was too much and would stop trying. Then I started making training investments in Gerry Grossman's 8-hour tutoring classes, one-on-one tutoring, and two-day 8 hour classes. I spent lots of money and my self esteem took a pretty bad hit, yet by working with my clinical supervisor, I was getting so much experience as a therapist and I knew that it's what I should be doing! I've been in practice since 2009. Last month, my clinical supervisor who'd been ill, and I didn't know it, passed away! OMG, I won't even tell you the extreme sadness, anxiety, confusion and stressed I've had. I kept booking the test for the past 3 months, then I'd change the date. Well, it's a long a story so I'll cut it now and tell you that last Friday I decided I'd take the test, and if I didn't pass (really didn't think I would since focusing had become a real issue), I would make a decision about whether I'd try again. I took the exam, and whenever I'd want to choose an answer that was based on my "experience" as a therapist, I would absolutely hear Amanda's voice saying "if there's an option that mentions educating the client, choose that answer!" Wow, she said we'd hear her voice, and I surely did. And I PASSED!!! I had an emotional spell right there in the PSI testing office! OMG, I had to get a grip before I could drive home. I managed to call my husband, I could hardly talk at first, and he said "you passed it, didn't you!" THANK YOU, AMANDA ROWAN & TEAM!!! You saved my career, and I would advertise for you any time you need me too, no $$ necessary! I really mean that! I am a Los Angeles County employee (Health Program Analyst) and I have a private practice which is truly my life work, and I can't thank you guys enough! It is really odd, though, not having to WORRY about studying! I actually have my life back. I have you to thank for that. God bless you.
MFT