Warren B. Wright is a 2021-2022 National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) mental health counseling doctoral alumnus. Warren is a licensed professional counselor for the state of Texas, renowned speaker and presenter, and author of the self-reflectional guidebook
A Dose of Motivation: Taking ownership of your life, tapping into your potential, and stepping into your purpose. Warren received his bachelor of science in psychology, a master of education in counselor education from Georgia Southern University, and is presently completing his doctorate in counseling education from Sam Houston University. Currently, Warren serves as the founder and CEO of Transformational Counseling, Coaching and Consulting Services (TC3) in College Station, Texas, where he supports Black and Latinx/Hispanic men experiencing trauma, depression, and anxiety. He specializes in working with adults having difficulties managing work, life stressors, and in life transitions. He educates, supports, and assists clients by raising their awareness of self, processing life difficulties, and identifying strategies that promote growth, wellness, and healing. As a counselor, author, and speaker, Warren seeks to create space for healing and transformation.
Warren was initially drawn to the MFP because of the opportunities for networking and unique educational experiences. He shared, “The program captured my interest due to the ability to connect with other like-minded doctoral students, attend conferences, and enhance my training and knowledge outside of the classroom.”
Warren initially envisioned himself utilizing his educational knowledge in higher education. He shared, “I saw myself becoming a higher educator administrator and advancing as a college counselor. However, with the MFP I was able to create my own mental health business while helping my ideal client population achieve healing and transformation.”
Participating in the MFP afforded Warren opportunities to build and nurture his professional network through mentorship. He stated, “My mentor and other counseling elders helped me build my professional network and strengthened my counselor identity throughout the MFP. They connected me with other racial trauma experts that supported me in tailoring my research topic for my dissertation and taught me how to be creative; to think outside the stereotypical box of counselor education.”
When reflecting on how he was able to leverage the skills and knowledge acquired in the MFP, Warren shared that it provided opportunities for the foundational knowledge that he now applies to his professional work. He explained, “The MFP helped me leverage my skills as an advanced clinician as well as in my mental health business. What I have learned has allowed me to assist clients combat racism-related stress and trauma. Lastly the MFP has really helped me as a researcher, especially during the journey through my dissertation process.”
Warren attributes his career success to the MFP mentorship opportunities. He stated, “I was mentored by Dr. Teah Moore who held me accountable for my counseling goals and dreams. I learned how to integrate counseling knowledge with practice, prepare the next generation of counselors, and be creative as a licensed professional counselor.
When asked what career building advice he would offer to the current MFP fellows, Warren says, “If what you seek as a counselor and future counselor educator does not exist, be the BLUEPRINT. The idea and vision were given to you for a reason. Make it happen!” He also had these words to share for individuals considering applying to the MFP, “Please do it. You won’t have any regrets.”
Warren shared these words about his NBCC fellow fellowship experience, “Being a part of the NBCC MFP has been the best experience of my doctoral journey. I am grateful to be a part of the MFP family for life!” Further reflecting upon the impact of the MFP, he shared, “Thank you for affirming me as a training doctoral student and helping me tap into my potential.”