I needed this practical guide for myself and for giving career guidance to potential counselors over my forty years of counseling and guidance. This hands-on book is priceless wisdom and practical guidance for those just starting to actualize their dream, or needing to reboot an important area of their counseling practice. A must read!
- Dr. Larry Keefauver, DMin
Founder of Your Ministry Counseling Services (YMCS)
“My Next Steps: Create a Counseling Career You’ll Love,” is a powerful guide for counselors, but equally powerful for those in the coaching industry. Kate’s practical wisdom gently lights the path for professionals to gain clarity, remove fear, and take immediate action.
- Dawn D. Mitchell
Author of Light After a Layoff
This book is a must have for both the novice starting their counseling career and the seasoned clinician who wants to take their practice to the next level. Dr. Walker does the same thing in writing this book that we are expected to do as counselors. She equips us with the necessary tools and motivates us to use them to be successful in our counseling careers. Thank you, Dr. Kate Walker!
- B. J. Barksdale, MA, LPC-S, NCC
BJ & Associates, PLLC
Past President, Texas Counseling Association
Everything written in this book came from professionals with touching life experiences and clinical expertise. It is inspiring, hopeful, practical and doable. Also, it is designed for anyone who needs some wisdom and tools to proceed with the journey to their career.
- Yu-Fen Lin, PhD, LPC-S
Assistant Professor, Internship Coordinator,
Counseling Program Coordinator,
University of North Texas Dallas
If you are interested in becoming a counselor or creating a private practice, this is the guide for you. In her book, My Next Steps, Kate shares her expertise on how to create a balanced practice while avoiding career ending pitfalls. My counseling students and supervisees often ask about the business side of the profession and up until now there was no guide for them. Kate’s book helps those thinking of becoming counselors, counselors in training, supervisees, and seasoned counselors who may need to re-evaluate some of their professional practices. Pick this book up today!
- Angie D. Wilson, PhD, LPC-S, LSOTP, NCC
Assistant Professor,
University of North Texas
Past President, Texas Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision
Kate has been dedicated to the counseling profession on multiple levels and has served as a trusted source for both practitioners and supervisors for many years. I highly recommend her book for novice or aspiring counselors and also for experienced professionals looking to re-invigorate their career.
- Paul Carrola, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Assistant Professor, Mental Health Counseling Clinical Coordinator,
The University of Texas at El Paso
Senator, Texas Association for Counselor
Education and Supervision
This book is a wonderful addition to counseling literature. The title does well in setting the tone to describe the book’s contents. It incorporates rich and varied current trends, knowledge, skills and practices. Nicely done!
- Brenda Jones, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSC
Clinical Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at San Antonio
President, Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Much like our clients do, Kate lets us into her world to find our own motivation for helping others. Walker and her group of experts present the honest dialogue of personal struggles one can face while noting how barriers to success can be overcome with continued work and effort. The words of encouragement, growth activities, tips, and suggestions provided will prove to be helpful for those who are considering a career in counseling and professional counselors who want to revitalize themselves and their careers. There is a great meaning and purpose in counseling- this book can help our future and current counselors get there and find it again!
- Teri Ann Sartor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CHST
Assistant Professor of Counseling, Lamar University
As a professor, I teach my students information from textbooks and research journals. This book gives them a real world understanding of what life is like as a professional counselor. Kate Walker’s experience as a counselor, supervisor, and business owner is a valuable resource for those entering the profession or looking for a way to rejuvenate their career. The variety of experts she has chosen to include in the book is an excellent demonstration of the diversity in the field. The book is filled with practical information presented in way that allows the reader to see Kate’s fun personality and passion for the field.
- Le’Ann Solmonson, PhD, LPC, CSC
Professor, Director of Counselor Education, Student Affairs, and
Higher Education, and Rehabilitation Services Programs,
Stephen F. Austin State University
Past President, Texas Counseling Association
