# 39. From $25K in Debt to Financial Therapist with LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW

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Podcast: [Social Work to Wealth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-work-to-wealth-podcast-7129878)
Published: 2026-05-25T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://socialworktowealth.com/podcast/
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## Resource

LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW and financial therapist, joined the podcast to chat about her journey paying off $25k in debt, her career, and tips for social workers on navigating their careers. LaQueshia runs a group financial therapy practice in Connecticut, one of the only practices of its kind focused entirely on the intersection of emotions and money, and she co-authored Dear Therapist, You Deserve More: A Guide to Financial Freedom, Career Growth, and Personal Fulfillment. We chat about: How LaQueshia went from $25K in credit card debt to running a financial therapy group practice The emotional and behavioral patterns around money she had to unlearn What financial therapy actually is and who it's for Why social workers don't need to have their niche figured out right away The limiting beliefs that keep social workers stuck What LaQueshia would tell her new grad school self Resources mentioned: Wealthy Social Worker swag 270+ Job Titles for Social Workers PDF Dear Therapist, You Deserve More: A Guide to Financial Freedom, Career Growth, and Personal Fulfillment Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.

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