Sofia Larraz, MSW

Self-employed Social Worker/Counselor, FL

“I wanted to help people in the same way I was helped.”

I was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States when I was 15 years old. After one course in social work, I knew it was the profession for me.

The best part of being a social worker is the satisfaction of seeing people feel better about themselves, their issues and their ability to improve their life performance. It’s really rewarding to have a session with a client and have them finally understand an issue they have been denying for a long time.

If you’re considering social work, be honest with yourself and make sure you have worked out your own issues. Go into therapy to make sure you can look objectively into the lives of others.

Salary: $70,000-$79,000