I found most counselors to be too logically focused in the sense they don’t listen to the whole issue and my feelings before trying to fix my problems. For the past 18 years of my life, everyone has been telling me that I have an anger management problem, but after talking to Alisha Chen, she helped me realize that I had a “lack of patience to understand, jump to conclusions and judgmental problem”. All these years, I have been trying to disguise my anger problem and no improvements have been made. Alisha helped me realize my underlying problem and how to overcome that. Now that I have the right diagnosis, I am hopeful to improve myself with Alisha’s methods. I was thinking about going to law school, but after talking to Alisha, I realized that law school is not what I imagined it to be. Alisha shared that she was getting ready to enter law school a few years ago. However, after extensive research, her heart for justice and helping people would not be sustainable for the established legal system structure. She said her personality would not do well with the legal education and expected environment structure even though she would be a fantastic attorney. Alisha never told me what to do. She just gave me the truth about what to expect to ensure I am cut out to take on that career. I know many people who have entered into a major in college and never used that degree as a career. Alisha gave me information and her own encounters in life so I could make a better decision for myself. Alisha brought up areas of my weakness and those are exactly the ones many family and friends also have told me before. The difference is that Alisha provided me with easy, simple, and doable ways I can improve. After talking to Alisha, I would be more comfortable and happier being a business owner myself instead of working for someone else. I am very strong-minded and it would be difficult for me to work for someone if I can’t do things my way. I am sure Alisha has saved me years of time and my mom years of college funds from entering the wrong major. I have a lot to work on. Alisha said it will not be easy but completely achievable if I am determined. This is my first Lifestyle Planning Session with Alisha and is so worth it! Thank you, Alisha! ~Anonymous 18-year-old.
