Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 15 INSIGHT MARQUIS WHO′S WHO SEVENTH EDITION FALL 2024 Ms. Schwartz attributes her success to her mother's unwavering support and passion for health care and her father's invaluable wisdom and entrepreneurial spirit, which has consistently inspired her. Looking ahead, she intends to expand her counseling business, transforming it into a thriving, multi-clinician practice serving clients throughout the state. She also intends to pursue a professorship and attain two more advanced degrees in intellectual property law and neuroscience. How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Disruption is a natural part of life – I was always told to expect the unexpected. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family has been helpful for me. It wasn’t the typical 9 to 5 – being successful meant being available, even for unforeseen issues. I’ve also had a lot of disruptions in my life, both personally and professionally, as many people do. You learn to roll with the punches, remain adaptable, and grow through the experience. Everything happens for a reason. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? My work ethic makes me effective. I know we're not always going to be motivated, so we have to always be disciplined. There are times when I just want to crawl back into my bed and sleep, but I don't – I get up and try to keep the ball rolling. It’s also important to be real with people, live with integrity, and be kind always. Every person has a story – let’s make sure it has a good ending. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? We’re in the middle of a global mental health crisis, largely caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, restrictions have relaxed, and the world has opened up again. Because telehealth took off during lockdowns, many clinicians transitioned to this model and are now either hesitant to go back to the office, or they have limited in-person availability. Right now, the challenge is that demand far outweighs supply, and for those who want in-person care, it’s been difficult to find. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? It’s evolved quite a bit over the past few years due to COVID and the widespread availability of virtual care. While this has made in-person services somewhat harder to find, there are also many positive aspects. Telehealth opens up accessibility in a number of ways. For example, we’re now better equipped to reach people who may be temporarily traveling, have transportation or childcare difficulties, and those in rural or otherwise remote areas. What excites you the most about your industry? What excites me the most about the industry is that seeking mental health care continues to be destigmatized, and there’s a huge potential for growth. With technology, we can continue to reimagine service delivery, improving accessibility and helping as many people as possible. We just need to find tangible ways to align supply with this ever-growing demand. Keeping up with the changing landscape is key.
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