“Midwestern does a great job teaching us about how different specialties work in tandem with each other to best treat patients from a holistic perspective.”
Meet Talia Coryat, a Clinical Psychology Student
Talia Coryat is a Clinical Psychology Psy.D. student at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. A member of the Class of 2030, she hopes to become a clinical psychologist specializing in music therapy.
Quick Facts about Talia
| Name | Talia Coryat |
|---|---|
| Program | Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) |
| Graduation Year | 2030 |
| Campus | Downers Grove, Illinois |
| Hometown | Freeport, New York / Orlando, Florida |
| Undergraduate Degree | B.S. in Psychology, Howard University |
| Career Goal | Clinical psychologist specializing in music therapy |
How Did Talia’s Background Shape Her Path to Clinical Psychology?
Ever since I was little, I knew that I wanted to help people. I was the person that family members and friends came to for advice and to confide in, and I always put myself in their shoes when listening to their stories. I’ve also always thought it was fascinating to observe how people behave and think.
Once I took AP Psychology in 10th grade, I immediately knew what I wanted my undergraduate major to be. Between college and graduate school, I worked in human resources and managed interpersonal issues at a corporate level.
Additional opportunities that inspired me to pursue a career in mental health were my experiences as a camp counselor, reading tutor, youth lacrosse coach, YMCA volunteer, and program facilitator at a nonprofit organization that implemented health education at middle schools.
Why Talia Chose Midwestern University’s Clinical Psychology Program:
I chose Midwestern because I wanted to be in an environment where I would be surrounded by other future healthcare professionals. I chose my program so that I could build close relationships through low student-to-faculty ratios and small class sizes, as I learn best through more individualized instruction.
Also, I wanted to experience living in a new part of the U.S. that I had never been to before.
What Talia Hopes to Carry Forward From Her Midwestern Education:
I hope to carry interdisciplinary knowledge with me in my career. Midwestern does a great job teaching us about how different specialties work in tandem with each other to best treat patients from a holistic perspective.
Talia’s Advice for Future Clinical Psychology Students:
If you feel called to serve others, listen to your heart and mind! Your passion will drive you to either save or change lives for the better, and healthcare professions will always be in demand.
