Daniela Peterson

About Daniela

• I grew up in Chile.
• I went to Universidad Bolivariana in Chile to study psychology.
• While pursuing my education, I took a year off to work and save money for tuition—during that time, I met my husband, who was working in Chile as a fly fishing guide.
• After graduating, I moved with my husband to Idaho and took a cleaning job at a fly fishing lodge—I didn’t think I’d find a job that would utilize my degree because I hadn’t earned it in the U.S.
• When I found an opportunity to work for a Head Start program in Jackson, Wyoming, my husband and I decided to move and give it a try.
• While working as an interpreter between English-speaking therapists and Spanish-speaking clients, the clinical supervisor learned that I had a psychology degree and decided to help me.
• I did an equivalency program and was able to transfer over enough credits for the U.S. equivalent of a master’s degree, which allowed me to apply for my counseling license.
• I’ve since founded my own practice, Vista Counseling, where I work as a mental health therapist specializing in domestic violence, substance abuse, and trauma.