Why in the world am I a Marriage and Family therapist?
That’s a question that’s been traveling with me long before I stepped foot into grad school.
The draw to psychotherapy has always had some layer of mystery to it.
A deep mom who comes alive over genuine conversations, a safe and caring dad, crying more times than I can count as I watched my all-time favorite movie, “Ordinary People” (with the best portrayal of a therapist/client relationship), and my own wonderful journey of growth through personal therapy have played a role.
The truth is that I love depth. I love connecting genuinely. I love being a part of others being liberated from judgment and the prison of their past. And I especially love experiencing them light up about life now.
Outside therapy, I spend my time:
cooking for hours until my feet hurt
going on long hiking adventures and working out everyday
carrying my food scale around wherever I go (gotta hit those daily macros)
Upping my gas bill taking the scenic roads
engaging in philosophical conversations
listening to comedy podcasts that get me laughing
playing passionate pickleball matches
getting hooked on new dark detective TV series,
dreaming of owning a custom home in the foothills nearby
feasting on 100% dark chocolate,
and trying to be a handyman.
Benjamin Hoover, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT96848