Tara Beckham McKeown

Wow!! What a relief! I just passed the LCSW CA SWE yesterday and couldn't be more excited! I had so much anxiety over taking this test that I had put it off for far too long. Completely overwhelmed by where to start studying and what I would need to know, this program was suggested to me by a friend and I am so grateful for the clear, concise, and direct guidance of TDC. I took Amanda in the room with me and her practical coaching helped me along the way, "what are they asking?", "assessment, intervention, what's the length of the therapeutic relationship?" These key things helped me focus on just what the question was asking and looking for. Although, I will admit, like she said, you do feel like you're failing the test, my test was particularly front loaded with some really tough and confusing questions but I just answered, marked them, and moved on, just like she said. Taking that break at question 100 was well worth the few minutes of time away to refocus and get some juice for a little sugar high, it definitely helped me get back in there and finish strong, even if I only had 6 minutes to spare when I finished! Thank you so much!! I can't believe it but I'm actually excited to get started on the study material for the next test! One down, one to go!!! Phew!