Troy Stevenson, Education & Career Counselor
Pronouns: He/Him
Clients/Groups/Communities I work with: Adults, young professionals, teens, groups, parents, colleges students, student-athletes, BIPOC
Challenges & Obstacles I Work With: College education, student-athletes, athletics at the junior college and Division I, II, III and NAIA, Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), communication skills for success
Life Changes & Opportunities I Work With: Starting a new job, college transition, and becoming a new parent.
Trainings & Certifications
Certified Crisis Line Counselor (2011)
Certified QPR Suicide Prevention (2011)
Interests
Middle, high school, college educational support and career support
Student-athlete support including NCAA (Division I, II, III), NAIA, and junior college eligibility requirements
Graduate school and professional development
Peak performance for everyday life
BIPOC support and resources
Hello Friend, My name is Troy.
I’m born and raised in Sonoma County. It is an honor and a privilege to give back to the community. What makes my counseling or coaching special is that it ties my background in sports/athletics, communication, and education/career development.
As a student-athlete at Montgomery High School and at Santa Rosa Junior College, I was extremely interested in sports psychology, the “zone”, and working in one’s peak performance. But, like so many young people, I found myself stressed out with time management, over commitments, and not having good systems to rely on to plan my days, weeks, and years.
As a student at Chico State University and at Howard University, it allowed me the opportunity to work with diverse communication faculty, staff, and students, from a “party school” to a Historical Black College/University in Washington, DC. But, like so many college students, I found myself worried about first-generation issues, the financial aid process, and a feeling of imposter syndrome, from time-to-time.
As a student at University of San Francisco, I collaborated and networked with counselors, social workers, and therapists, throughout the Bay Area. But, like so many professionals, I was challenged with “jump starting” my career and developing the tools- cover letters and resumes- to be successful in the overall application, interview, and hiring process.
Now, I’m excited to be a part of the Keystone team and use my experiences to better help individuals, parents, and groups. Please allow me to be a support and resource in your own journey.
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”― Maya Angelou
