You will create your own personal theory of counseling or psychotherapy, integrating or selecting from the theories and applications presented in this course. You may also integrate additional theories with which you are familiar. The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate your ability to understand, integrate, and apply theories of counseling and psychotherapy in your area of interest based on what you have learned in this course. This essay is intended to be beneficial for your professional development by having you actively think about how your personal attributes, skills, emotions, and knowledge influence and shape your selection and application of theory. This essay is required to be 6-8 pages in length (not including references), double-spaced, APA-formatted and submitted by the final day of class.