My name is Renita Harrigan and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Alabama, and a licensed and ordained minister. I work with individuals and families and specialize in anxiety, depression, family conflict using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients work beyond their negative thoughts toward a healthier option. I became attracted to this career because even as a young adult, people would come to me to talk about their life issues. They would tell me my soothing voice calmed them down, restored their hope in themselves, and gave them tools to help them make healthier decisions. As I worked in the social services division, I recognized regardless of a person’s background, gender identity, sexual preference, and such everyone wants to be respected and heard and this has been evident by families I have encountered through the years. I recognize people need the opportunity to gain support, without judgment, to blossom into the person they desire to become. Therefore, participating in workshops to better assist the LGBTQ+ community is important to me to ensure I stay abreast of resources for individuals I service.