Rebecca Socio, M.S., LMHC
1. One of my favorite childhood memories is . . .
One of my favorite childhood memories is going to concerts with my dad and having his musical influences still be a part of who I am today. Also, Halloween time. It was the only low stress holiday for my family and I love making my own costumes!
2. I love being a mental health counselor because . . .
I love being a mental health counselor because people are fascinating and I enjoy creating space for them to feel seen, heard, and understood.
3. A life lesson I’ve learned from my clients is . . .
A life lesson I’ve learned from my clients is the importance of utilizing one’s support system. Life is more meaningful when you have others to enjoy it with.
4. Three words that describe my counseling style are . . .
Three words that describe my counseling style are honest, open, and compassionate.
5. When I’m not in counseling sessions, you’ll find me . . .
When I’m not in counseling sessions, you’ll find me walking my dog, reading a book, questioning everything, and/or gardening.
6. Three people who inspire me are . . .
Three people who inspire me are Dave Chappelle, Melissa Luke, and my mom.
7. A quote that I live by is . . .
A quote that I live by is “Say what you mean and mean what you say.”
8. One thing guaranteed to push me out of my comfort zone is . . .
One thing guaranteed to push me out of my comfort zone is feeling put on the spot. I get very nervous when it feels like I have to perform in order to be accepted.
9. My best self-care technique is . . .
My best self-care technique is laughter.
10. This is how I found counseling and how counseling found me . . .
This is how I found counseling and how counseling found me … I always knew I wanted to help people. I started my career path in hospitality and tourism management, ventured off into traveling and being a nanny. Long story short, my boyfriend at the time developed a brain tumor, had surgery then a stroke and I spent a year trying to love him back to life while he remains in a minimally conscious state. I also spent that year listening, caring, and learning that I enjoyed being able to help others during times of stress. When I knew it was time to let go, I enrolled at Syracuse University to become a mental health counselor.
11. One thing I could not live without is . . .
One thing I could not live without is feelings. The only way through the pain, anger, and sadness is through it. Blocking it all out just leaves me feeling stuck.
12. If I were to tell a friend about mental health counseling, I would say . . .
If I were to tell a friend about mental health counseling, I would say, go for it! Even if you don’t think you need it, you can always learn something about yourself.
13. The approaches I draw from in my counseling practice are . . .
The approaches I draw from in my counseling practice are trauma informed, emotion focused, solution-focused, Internal family systems, REBT and creative play therapy for all ages.
14. Clients that challenge me the most have this in common . . .
Clients that challenge me the most have this in common… not sharing. The quiet ones are always tricky for me.