I'm Isabella Laria, a Connecticut College student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Film Studies with a creative edge and a passion for mental health research. I blend clinical insight with media storytelling to explore trauma, ADHD, and youth wellbeing. I'm actively involved in fieldwork and campus leadership—designing curricula, conducting research, and advocating for equitable education. My experiences span OCD treatment, intake assessments, international public health projects, and community activism.…

Isabella Laria

I'm Isabella Laria, a Connecticut College student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Film Studies with a creative edge and a passion for mental health research. I blend clinical insight with media storytelling to explore trauma, ADHD, and youth wellbeing. I'm actively involved in fieldwork and campus leadership—designing curricula, conducting research, and advocating for equitable education. My experiences span OCD treatment, intake assessments, international public health projects, and community activism.…

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I’m Isabella Laria, a Connecticut College student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Film Studies with a creative edge and a passion for mental health research. I blend clinical insight with media storytelling to explore trauma, ADHD, and youth wellbeing.

I’m actively involved in fieldwork and campus leadership—designing curricula, conducting research, and advocating for equitable education. My experiences span OCD treatment, intake assessments, international public health projects, and community activism.

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Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Hindi
Beginner

Work Experience

Clinical Intern at OCD Institute, McLean Hospital
June 1, 2025 - Present
Provided therapeutic care to 20+ residents with OCD; counseled patients through exposure and response therapy; documented daily behavioral observations to inform treatment plans for clinical teams
Intern (Intake) at Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Updated and completed patient records from intake appointments; evaluated patients during intake with assigned clinician; determined relevant diagnoses and treatment outcomes for treatment plans
Fellow at Ignite Fellowship, Teach For America – Clarksdale, MI
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Instructed third-grade students virtually at Clarksdale Collegiate Charter School four times a week; enhanced reading and vocabulary comprehension skills; designed daily curriculum in collaboration with Clarksdale educators
Research Intern at FACE Lab, Emerson College
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Conducted research on the intersectionality among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder; organized and coded participant information into REDCap; analyzed and synthesized participant data using VIC on eyetrack software; recruited participants and administered ADOS assessments
Tutor-Counselor at Upward Bound, Brandeis University
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Designed academic curricula and team-building activities; de-escalated and resolved conflicts; provided academic support for students through tutoring and mentorship
Researcher at All-College Symposium – Digital Health Monitoring in Rural Communities, SIT India
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Collected data on health monitoring systems in rural Himalayan communities; synthesized data and presented findings in a research paper
Student Leader at Student Voices for Equity (SVE), Connecticut College
January 1, 2023 - Present
Mobilized campus-wide protests to advocate for administrative and social change; engaged in ongoing campus activism

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Film Studies at Connecticut College
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Intermediate