As a therapist, I have been doing clinical work in XXX for XXX years. I've always been sure of my interest in human and our mind.

I remembered that one of the most attractive books for me were those about detective stories where I found tons of riddles about the human psyche. Years later, I realized that on some level I am also working on “puzzles” as a therapist since there will always be uncertainties, complexities, and unknown situations in accompanying and supporting patients navigate through their struggles. I was also very drawn to novels like the little woman that depict ordinary people’s lives. As a young kid, I was more interested in learning “real life” than watching cartoons and fascinated by how humans evolve through their experiences like how the sisters in the little woman coped with death, survived war, and still dedicated to helping others. Nevertheless, I was not only resonated with the bright side of humanity but also not turned away by the painful realties indicated in some of these books. In contrast, by involving myself in literatures touching upon wars, traumas, and sufferings at an early age, I was able to recognize that these “dark” side too are a part of human life. I think the same courage is needed in psychological counseling, to look directly at and accept a part of the ugly truth of life.

Specifically, I resonated with the well-rounded model the program follows to psychology and psychotherapy, the opportunity to work with children and adolescents, and the multicultural awareness infused in the doctoral training. I believe that the PsyD program in School-Clinical Child Psychology would be a great fit for my growth in my professional journey.