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Emily Vanichtheeranont

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Bio

Graduate student at Illinois Institute of Technology working toward a Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family Science. Seeking to integrate somatic healing techniques like yoga, breath-work, and energy healing into evidence-based theories of clinical counseling. Personal counseling style influenced by cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, trauma-informed, client-centered, and existential therapeutic interventions. Committed to providing empathetic, compassionate, and culturally aware care. Striving to emphasize the interconnectedness of holistic wellness through nurturing mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. Enjoys running, hot yoga, nature walks, journaling, creative writing, painting, meditation, music, traveling, and music. Eager to contribute positively to the mental health system by embracing lifelong learning and curiosity.

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology

Master's degree program
2024 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
  • GPA:
    4

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2020 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General
  • Minors:
    • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
  • GPA:
    3.6

Plainfield North High School

High School
2016 - 2020
  • GPA:
    4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
    • Psychology, General
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Psychologist

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant

      The Ohio State University
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Cocktail Waitress

      Brewski’z Sports Bar & Grill
      2022 – 20242 years
    • Individual Examiner

      Chicago Public Schools
      2024 – 20251 year
    • Alumni Mentorship Program Coordinator Fellow

      Illinois Institute of Technology
      2024 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Cheerleading

    Varsity
    2016 – 20204 years

    Artistic Gymnastics

    Club
    2007 – 20158 years

    Research

    • Psychology, General

      The Ohio State University — Undergraduate Research Assistant
      2023 – 2024

    Arts

    • Clarinet and Piano

      Music
      2008 – 2015

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Feed My Starving Children — Student Volunteer
      2016 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      AMITA — Student Ambassador
      2016 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

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