Pathway to Practice: Mentorship for Aspiring Therapists
A Clarity Mental Health Collective Mentorship Program
Exploring a career in counseling or therapy? Get honest guidance, clarity, and support as you navigate your path — whether you’re an undergrad exploring options or a career changer ready to pivot.
Pathway to Practice is your support spot for exploring a career in counseling or therapy. It provides:
Guidance – honest, real-world insight about the field
Education – clarity on career paths, grad school, and licensure
Mentorship – someone in your corner as you make decisions
Support – tools, workbooks, and resources to help you plan your journey
Mentorship here means more than just talking. You’ll get structured modules, worksheets, and hands-on resources to guide your exploration, help you make confident decisions, and give you a roadmap for your next steps.
A safe space to ask questions, map your path, and gain clarity — without pressure or one-size-fits-all advice.
Let’s figure this out together.
Choose Your Path
Prefer to jump right in? You can schedule a free call to discuss your goals, ask questions, and start mapping your personalized plan.
Meet Your Mentor
Hey, I’m Mackenzie!
I noticed so many aspiring therapists didn’t have the guidance they really needed — questions left unanswered, options unclear, and no one walking alongside them through the confusing, gatekeepy parts of this field. I saw a real need: a space where people could explore their goals, get honest insight, and feel supported while navigating grad school, licensure, and early career decisions.
That’s why I created Pathway to Practice — a mentorship space built around you. A place where your curiosity is honored, your questions are validated, and your overwhelm about “what’s next” is met with real guidance and support.
This isn’t just a program for me — it’s a space I’ve carefully designed to provide clarity, perspective, and a plan that actually works for your unique journey. Every resource, every workbook, every module is meant to help you feel seen, grounded, and capable as you explore your path into counseling.
Too often, people start exploring therapy careers feeling lost, unsure, or stuck. That gap in guidance is real — and it’s what drives everything I do here. In Pathway to Practice, you don’t have to figure it out alone. You can bring your questions, your uncertainty, even the “what if I’m not cut out for this?” moments — and we’ll tackle them together.
This is a space for undergrads, career changers, and anyone curious about stepping into a mental health career. You’re not behind, you’re not doing it wrong — you just need guidance, support, and a roadmap. I’ve got you, and we’ll figure this out together.
Pathway to Practice FAQs
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Mentorship is flexible and built around what works for you. You can schedule a one-time check-in, set up regular sessions, or have me as your cheerleader & guide throughout your journey (my fav!).
Clarity Session – 1 session | $75
Momentum Package – 3 sessions | $165
Growth Package – 6 sessions | $300
Pathway Experience – 10 sessions | $500
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Pathway to Practice is for you if you’re:
Considering becoming a therapist and want a realistic, honest picture of what this path actually looks like
An undergraduate student, graduate student, or career-changer exploring whether the mental health field is the right fit
Feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck and craving clarity before making big educational or financial decisions
Looking for thoughtful guidance from someone who’s been through grad school, licensure, and early practice
Wanting mentorship that feels supportive, grounded, and pressure-free
Pathway to Practice may not be the right fit if you’re:
Looking for clinical supervision or licensure sign-off
Seeking therapy or mental health treatment
A current client at Clarity Mental Health Collective
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You can join from anywhere in the U.S. — our mentorship is fully virtual! 💻 If you’re local to Charleston or Summerville, South Carolina, we can also meet in person for a more personal session. Either way, you’ll get the same support, guidance, and resources no matter where you are.
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Absolutely! If you have friends, classmates, or colleagues interested in mentorship, we can create a small group session tailored to your needs. You can reach out through the contact form or set up a free consult, and we’ll figure it out!
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Pathway to Practice is completely tailored to you. We can talk about everything from grad school and licensing to what life is actually like as a therapist, career paths in mental health, and how to navigate the journey with clarity. Not sure where to start? That’s okay too! We’ll figure it out together.
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100%. You don’t need it all figured out—this mentorship is designed to help you explore, ask questions, and get real insight into the field.
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Yay! I’m so glad you’re here. Getting started is simple:
Schedule Your Free Call: Book your complimentary intro call here. You are also welcome to call, text, or email me directly. Before our call, you’ll receive a brief form to complete—this helps me understand what you’re looking for so we can make the most of our time together.
Complimentary Intro Call: During our call, you can share where you are in your journey, what’s been feeling confusing or overwhelming, and what you’re hoping to gain from mentorship. I’ll answer your questions, offer initial guidance, and help you determine whether Pathway to Practice feels like a good fit.
Move Forward: If we both feel aligned, we’ll talk through next steps and available mentorship options. There’s no pressure — just a clear, supportive path forward if and when you’re ready.
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Totally expected! This process can feel confusing— and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Book a free intro call or reach out through the contact form, and we’ll take it from there.
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Yes, 100%! Pathway to Practice is continuously growing — check back for new workshops, group programs, and other services as they become available.
Explore Services
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Pathway to Practice
MENTORSHIP FOR FUTURE THERAPISTS
A structured mentorship and guidance program for career changers and undergraduate students interested in mental health, providing support, skill-building, and practical experience to confidently explore and grow in a counseling career across the U.S. -
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Therapy for Mood Instability
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Therapy for Anxiety
Support for women and teen girls struggling with worry, panic, or feeling out of control, helping you manage stress, build coping skills, and feel more grounded in daily life. -
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Therapy for Reproductive Mental Health
Support for women navigating PCOS, PMDD, infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences, helping you manage mood, stress, and emotional well-being during hormonal and reproductive transitions. -
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Therapy for Teens & Young Adults
Support for adolescents and young women navigating anxiety, mood challenges, and life transitions in high school, college, or early adulthood, helping you build coping skills, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
Your first step to clarity
starts here.
Ready to start therapy, explore mentorship, or just have a few questions? Fill out the form and I’ll reach out personally to support you throughout the way.