Rylee Smith
Hometown: Temperance, MI
Program: MA
Book I would recommend: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Favorite Quote: “Don’t let life turn you into a hard, tough person. Real courage is staying kind even when life isn’t.” -Unknown
What would people be surprised to know about you?
People would be surprised to know that I lift weights.
Name a cause you are passionate about.
I am really passionate about childhood mental health.
Why did you choose MSP?
I chose to attend MSP because of the small class sizes and in-person classes.
What do you want to do with your degree?
With my degree, I would like to work with children and adolescents. My specific interests are the diagnostic process of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as therapy for all mental health concerns.
How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?
After years of dealing with my own mental health, I decided to take a Psychology class in high school, which led to my interest in the mental health profession.
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