I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Social Work at Boston College with a Clinical focus on Children, Youth, and Families. Prior to this, I also earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Boston College with a minor focus on International Studies. For my first year practicum, I worked as a Social Work Intern at Ditson Elementary School in Billerica, MA, where I developed and supported small groups and provided counseling support for students on IEP and 504 plans. Since May 2023, I have worked as a Community Residence Counselor on the OCDI Jr. Unit of McLean Hospital, where I conduct Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) sessions with adolescents struggling with OCD and support their daily activities in a residential setting. During my undergraduate experience, I also spent time as a Teaching Assistant at Perkins School for the Blind, where I supported students with behavioral and communication challenges in school and home settings. My experience working in both educational and residential settings grounds me not only in the idea that individuals require different kinds of support depending on the setting, but also that clinicians should be prepared to empower clients to thrive in all realms of life.