Check Out Becca Ferguson’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Becca Ferguson.

Hi Becca, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for sharing your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
Stories aren’t always full of unicorns and rainbows. They can sometimes be hard to hear, digest, and process. From a young age, telling stories in vivid detail was something that I took pride in. I loved being able to help people not only understand an experience that I had, but I also wanted them to be there, smell the smells, hear the sounds, and feel the temperature. As I got older, my passion for telling stories developed into a love for teaching. I desired to make teaching fun, exciting, and relatable.

When I got to college, I started to experience life differently. The colors didn’t seem as bright and I had to understand my needs and desires. It was a troubling experience, especially since my entire childhood and youth were controlled by unhealthy adults with no desire to help me find my autonomy. I started exploring the world of mental health and learned about anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

I started my journey as a therapist in 2017 with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. During my first class, I asked the professor about a disorder called “Intermittent Explosive Disorder.” After I asked my question, the professor looked at me and said, “I’m sure you’re talking about someone in your life, and if that’s the case, you need to go to therapy!” My whole life, I had been taught the stigma of therapy being full of brainwashing, mind-reading, and indoctrination. It was never a thought in my mind that therapy could be a team-building experience that was used to develop the skills necessary to thrive.

Through my journey in therapy, I realized that I have PTSD and learned the unique ways I react to trauma triggers. As I grew as a therapist, I found some therapists unwilling to talk about their journey. They still lived the stigma that we were trying to convince our clients to break down. I decided that I wasn’t going to be that type of therapist. I wanted to integrate my passion for teaching with my personal experiences of trauma.

Although not one of the most digestible, my story can help people feel less alone and inspired to heal. I aim to be the person to whom people can ask questions and get real, raw, honest answers. Whether through my online courses, live streams, blogs, or groups – I strive to be the human that people need in this world.

Please talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned. Looking back, has it been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Our mind reacts to trauma in three ways: fight, flight, and freeze. When faced with obstacles, our initial reaction depends on how we were raised, the experiences we have had, and the people we’re around. Trauma doesn’t always look like one single event. It can sometimes be a combination of events, treatment, and exposure.

When I started my journey to become a therapist, I thought I had to figure everything out. In my mind, a therapist needed all the answers and living proof that it works. As I went through school, internships, and multiple job changes, I learned so much about myself and how my childhood and youth impacted my clinical work.

My biggest challenge was navigating the counseling field and all the challenges that came from it. Each place where I worked had different standards and ways that they worked with clients. It seemed that just as I would get comfortable, a “shoe” would drop, and I would struggle to adapt.

Although the job changes were difficult, I found the most discomfort when I finally reached my goal of getting my professional license. One challenge that trauma victims often face is finding comfort in stability. When I was finally stable in my career, marriage, and life – I went into a deep depression. I had become so good at surviving that I didn’t know how to face stability.

I am allowing myself to heal from the abuse in my childhood while being a therapist. This journey has taught me how to be an authentic human in the therapy room. Without that challenge, I wouldn’t be able to share with my clients that I understand how difficult the healing process can be.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might need to become more familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
I pride myself on being a therapist that goes to therapy. Owning that part of my healing is critical and helps me develop the skills that my clients need from me. It’s critical for every therapist to have a therapist so they can determine what they need to be the best for themselves and their clients. I’m so proud of my work, and I love to help people achieve their goals. The moment that they understand, “Hey. This is not my fault.” That’s the moment that I love to share with them. Part of my work is developing opportunities for clients to grow as unique individuals. This past year, I wanted to give my clients and followers a way to learn more about how their trauma affects them and their day to day life. I’m very proud of the courses that I created. You can find mini courses on The Window of Tolerance, SMART Goals, The Wise Mind, and my absolute favorite – Self Care vs. Self Comfort. These courses all include a 30 minute video that takes a deep dive into each topic, a workbook, and an opportunity to learn more about YOU. I also launched an Anger Management course that’s extremely extensive and can be used for court purposes. Each one of my courses shows my personality. You’re not going to be bored watching these videos and interacting with the workbooks. I could honestly talk about these courses all day because they are so much fun!

What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
My personality makes my clients feel comfortable and at ease. I meet people where they are and encourage them to express their true colors. Even if I disagree with a client, I still participate in conversations with them to help them heal in a healthy way that works for them. Every person should be treated with that respect. My personality, grace, and compassion is shown in everything I do. There won’t be a moment that goes by where my clients or followers will feel like they are listening to a brick wall.

Pricing:

• Self Care vs. Self Comfort Online Mini Course with Workbook – $27
• The Wise Mind Online Mini Course with Workbook – $27
• SMART Goals Online Mini Course with Workbook – $27
• The Window of Tolerance Online Mini Course with Workbook – $27
• Anger Management Online Course with Workbook and Certificate – $99
• Women’s Empowerment Workshop (May 13th, 2023) – $50 per ticket

Contact Info:

• Website: beccafergusonlpc.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/beccafergusonlpc
• Facebook: facebook.com/beccafergusonlpc
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/beccafergusonlpc
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/becca_lpc
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNQLTnVLIUg08oVJ7Z3zO4w
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@beccafergusonlpc