Kaylia Pham
2nd Year | PhD Program | Mission Viejo, CA
Email | kayliapham@pacificu.edu
Faculty Lab/Mentor | Dr. Leonardo Beauchamp
Research Focus | Chronic illness, trauma, stress, mindfulness, somatic practices
Undergraduate Institution | University of California, Irvine
Why I chose Pacific | I chose °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ because I enjoyed the warm environment created by the ambassadors I met on my interview day last year, who are now my fellow labbies and friends!
Favorite thing about the program | The ability to customize your education based on your interests and goals.
Favorite PhD course | History, Systems, and Ethics – I took this course second semester of my first year, and I appreciated how we examined the foundations of psychological perspectives and questioned assumptions. I am taking it with Dr. Leonardo Bobadilla, and he has been great at pushing us to consider every position on a topic.
Tips for getting observation hours/exposure to psychology | Mental Health Technician positions give you a lot of exposure to clients and therapists and requires little experience.
Career Goal | Clinical Research Psychologist and/or Consultation Liaison.
Hobbies | I enjoy dancing, hiking, reading and playing board games with friends!