1. - I am a therapist with BetterHelp and I have also started my own private practice. I work in Florida in Columbia County. When I started out as a therapist, I worked with some companies that tend to view clients as if they are like any other type of customer. The mental health professionals were being be pushed out of our town because they wanted better jobs, better pay, and the ability to help their clients. As a result, people in need are often left without an option. I decided to start this company with the mission: "The mission of Oasis of Hope Therapy, LLC is to provide high quality clinical and social services to the people of our communities regardless of their financial situation." This is how BetterHelp helped me on my journey toward Social Work Entrepreneur. In order to start my company, Oasis of Hope Therapy - a collaborative, clinician led organization - in 2021, I needed income and resources to help bridge the gap from the job I was leaving into the world of being self-employed. I had very little knowledge of how I was going to get there. I applied to BetterHelp and worked with them part time while I was finishing out my other job. Then, when I was ready to start my own organization, I increased my BetterHelp hours to cover all expenses. It was so easy and convenient. I took Better Help clients before and after my regular work day and it helped me get through months of uncertainty. And for over a year, we literally didn't know which clients would be paid for based on insurances, finances, etc. 2. - Today, my income is derived in my day-to-day business which I have built in my home town. We have really made something to be proud of here. We are reaching more clients each day in Columbia and Suwannee Counties. We are also planning, in the near future, to expand beyond these offices. My student loans are $33,000+ at this time. I have previously used National Health Service Corps to assist in paying them down to this level. However, this year, when I applied again to NHSC, I was rejected. This debt weighs on me and I want to get it paid off. In the future, I may pursue a Doctorate of Social Work program but I will not proceed with that until my student loans are paid. Thank you for your consideration.