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Why F is an Expert:
Death and dying, grief counseling, catastrophic rehabilitation counseling and getting people back to work. I have no fear. I can honestly say that in my 30 years of doing this, there was only one time I was put in a situation with an angry man where I was [somewhat] in fear for my life. That case needed to be referred to another co-worker.

Best Advice:
Try to find avenues where you can apply for grants and extra money to help your business if you’re not making quotas. It’s not so much about the money as it is about helping people.

Passionate about:
Therapy and the medical industry are my big passions. I’ve had many operations throughout my life.

Biography Excerpt:
While meeting Bill and Hillary Clinton at the White House was an exhilarating experience, nothing compares to the satisfaction Cherrye Carr-Aguirre enjoys as owner of Lapeer Spirit Guidance and Counseling Center. While visiting the White House and meeting former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton was certainly an exhilarating experience, nothing compares to the satisfaction Cherrye Carr-Aguirre receives in her everyday life as an owner and counselor at the Lapeer Spirit Guidance and Counseling Center. The facility, which is located in Lapeer, Mich., provides rehabilitation, social work, psychotherapy and counseling services to the nearby community. Throughout her 35-year career, Ms. Carr-Aguirre has been a source of inspiration and renewed strength for individuals coping with personal and professional losses, psychological issues and a variety of other problems. Her unyielding desire to be of service to others is a driving force behind her success, as is her commitment to assisting youth with their educational goals.

     

Cambridge Who's Who: What is the most significant issue facing your profession today?  
CHERRYE CARR-AGUIRRE :  I was approved for $25,000 in grant money. My goal is to try to further advance the people I have here in their education and occupations. After being here for 13 years, I know a lot of people in Oakland County and the resources are here. I try to help my patients at least to have a paycheck.

What would you like to promote most about yourself or your business?
I like to help children who have panic disorders. I once helped a woman who worked in the Chamber of Commerce with her son, who went on to college and majored in criminal justice. Before I offered my services, he was already held back a year. She knows firsthand what I do here and was so thrilled. She wants support from the county.

Do you have a motto?
“It’s not the load that weighs us down, it’s the way we carry it.”