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Andrea Lopez del Rincon

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Dance
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Music
  • Animals
  • Spanish
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Graphic Design

Reading

  • Psychology
  • Mystery

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

Hi! I’m a proud Cuban-American and the first in my family to go to grad school. I’m currently in a Master’s program in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University, with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. I’ve always been passionate about mental health, and my ultimate goal is to earn my Psy.D. and become a licensed psychologist to provide inclusive, compassionate care to people from all walks of life. One of my proudest achievements was being a research assistant in a lab that studies and treats kids with selective mutism and anxiety disorders. It’s been such a meaningful experience and has only deepened my commitment to using research-backed therapy practices. I also know American Sign Language, which helps me connect with and support Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, something I highly value. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and someone moving across the country away from my family to chase this dream, this journey is deeply personal. I’m applying for scholarships to help make grad school possible and to keep working toward a future where mental health care is accessible, affirming, and equitable for everyone.

Education

Pepperdine University

Master's degree program

2025 – 2027

Majors:
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Florida International University

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2023

Majors:
  • Psychology, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Pepperdine University
Majors of interest:
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Psychology, General, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Desired degree modality:
Full-Time, In-Person
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Community Relations and Media Marketer

    Mental Health Care · Vaccaro Behavioral Health Group

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Teacher Assistant

    Education · Florida International University - ASL Class

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Research Assistant

    Mental Health Care · The Mental Health Interventions and Novel Therapeutics (MINT) Lab at Florida International University

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Getting my Psy.D and becoming a licensed psychologist
Work experience:
1 year
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
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