Tessa Passarelli
Hometown: Southfield, MI
Program: PsyD
Book I would recommend: Scattered Minds by Gabor Mate
Favorite Quote: “Empathy is a choice. And it’s a vulnerable choice.” -Brene Brown
Fun Fact: I’ve danced ballet since I was two.
Name a cause you are passionate about.
I’m passionate about free access to healthcare and mental health treatments for all.Ìý
Why did you choose º£½ÇÂÒÂ×?
I chose to attend º£½ÇÂÒÂ× because of the chance to work with its faculty and the proximity to my family.
What do you want to do with your degree?
I would like to work in private practice with adults with neurodevelopmental disorders.
How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?
I first got interested in the mental health profession when I volunteered at a suicide hotline during my undergraduate program.Ìý
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