In this powerful episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Branch sits down with Dr. Amber Khan, Program Manager at NBCC and a legend within the Minority Fellowship Program, to explore identity, healing, and purpose. As a South Asian, Muslim immigrant woman in the counseling profession, Dr. Khan shares her deeply personal journey of carving her path outside of traditional academia and stepping into the helping profession on her terms.Dr. Khan opens up about her struggles with authenticity, feeling like a “robot” in her early professional years, and the pivotal moment when therapy became a doorway to discovering her true self. She reflects on cultural and generational challenges that once made mental health care feel inaccessible—and how investing in therapy after earning her PhD radically shifted her life and leadership.This conversation is a beautiful intersection of cultural identity, personal growth, and professional evolution. Dr. Khan reminds us that sometimes others see our light before we do—and that healing is both a personal and collective act of liberation.Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramberkhan Challenges for the ListenersInvest in Your Own HealingIf you’ve never experienced therapy or haven’t prioritized it lately, consider taking one small step toward your own healing journey. Your mental wellness is not a luxury; it’s a foundationLet Go of the “Robot” Version of YouIdentify one area where you’re performing instead of being present. Practice authenticity by checking in with yourself and showing up more fully, even if it feels uncomfortable.Trust That You Are BecomingWrite down 3 things others have seen in you that you may have dismissed. Reflect on how you can begin to believe those truths and use them as fuel for your growth.Meet Our Guest:Amber Khan is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), and holds a North Carolina School Counseling License. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Khan then earned a master’s degree in school counseling and a PhD in rehabilitation counseling and rehabilitation counselor education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Since December 2020, she has served as the Program Director at the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation. Dr. Khan has also served as adjunct faculty member in the Department of Counseling at NC A&T State University. Dr. Khan has a combined eleven years of experience in higher education and in the counseling profession. She is an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA), the National Career Development Association (NCDA), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), and the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES). In addition to a strong dedication to the counseling profession, Dr. Khan has years of experience in advocacy and community service work, specifically serving immigrant and refugee communities, and for the past eleven years, she has served on the executive boards of five NC based non-profit organizations. Dr. Khan is a first-generation immigrant and in her many roles she looks forward to continuing to bridge the gap in access to mental health services. This episode is brought to you by our amazing sponsor:J Branch & Associates: Schedule your free 15 minute consultation by going to www.drjbranch.com; call or text (404) 436-2540 Connect with The 3 Parallels Podcast:Instagram: www.instagram.com/3parallelspodcastDownload the 3 Parallels Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DCvaDp1wWypO59l1kearH?si=sy0X9tMcSNumk4ym-VZ9LQDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on Spotify, IHeart, Apple Podcast, and YouTube. Your feedback helps us inspire more listeners like you!Get your copy of the Gator Scales Journal on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Gator-Scales-Journal-Jason-Branch/dp/B0DPXLXZWCGator Talk: Every Friday via Zoom at 9am PST/12pm EST  Join the conversation every Friday starting today on The 3 Parallels Podcast Post Show Q&A Session called Gator Talk.When: Every Friday Where: Battlecat Studios (Zoom)Zoom Link: https://alliant.zoom.us/j/4044362540Meeting ID:404-436-2540Time: 9:00am PST/ 12:00pm EST

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