Mechanical Laurabear

I am currently completing a master's program in clinical psychology with an MFT licensure specialization to administer couples and family therapy and to treat those with eating, mood, obsessive compulsive, and autism spectrum disorders. I plan on eventually establishing my own private counseling practice. I was taking singing lessons for a while, but that avenue is taking the backseat.
I tend to have very focused interests and possess virtually superhuman senses that can be both a boon and a curse. They enhance my perceptiveness on one hand but contribute to overload and irritation on the other, so I have to be judicious with my activities. I have scotopic sensitivity , but I don't let it get in the way of my goals. I overcame depression and an eating disorder on my own and will always be proud of that. My range varies from calm and withdrawn to witty to giddy to serious to completely silly to flirtatious to mischievous and craving violence. I like helping people solve their problems, sometimes to a fault, and often must restrain myself so that they take appropriate personal responsibility. I have a biting sense of humor and playfully ridicule people, so you can't say you haven't been warned. In fact, that only happens if I like you; otherwise, I don't bother making the effort. It's impossible to offend me but quite probable you'll annoy me. I'm learning to make the best of friendships now more than ever because, if not, I tend to turn inward too much. I'm an INTJ mental type but have been demonstrating more outgoing tendencies of late. My interests are pretty concentrated on treatment of psychological disorders and the intersections among health, psychology, and body image, but I also veer toward the political, historical, and scientific at times to keep up with contemporary progress, track patterns, and imagine solutions for the future. I like tattoos, piercings, and gothic styles, but try not to go overboard with any of these three.
My blog is http://athameblade.blogspot.com .
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