Joseph Trunzo
Private Practice Psychologist & Professor
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI USA
Education
High School
Stroudsburg High School
Stroudsburg High School
Bachelor
Bachelor of Science
Marywood University
Bachelor of Science
Marywood University
Graduate
Master's Degree
Drexel University
Master's Degree
Drexel University
Doctorate
PhD
Drexel University
PhD
Drexel University
Career
Private Practice Psychologist & Professor
I assess and treat patients for mental illnesses, teach students, and conduct and maintain research.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Science
Education
Helping People
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Graduate
Master's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate
PhD
PhD
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From undefined:
"The most difficult part for me along this path was getting into a clinical PhD program. I applied for two years and didn't get in anywhere, and I finally got in my third year, so those two years were pretty rough."
Q&A
What's your favorite part about your job?
Asked by Faye at Roadtrip Nation"In my practice, it's really about having a positive impact on people's lives. When that works... and you know that that person is in a better space in their life, and you helped them to get there, that's awesome. It's a great feeling."
What are some major differences between learning about and actually practicing psychology?
Asked by Faye at Roadtrip Nation"The biggest thing is that there was nobody looking over my shoulder. When you're in training, you're very closely supervised. Once you get your license and you're out on your own, it's like 'uh oh!' It was both exhilarating and daunting."
Who has been your biggest influence/role model?
Asked by Faye at Roadtrip Nation"They were probably my undergraduate professors. I had a very good mentor in graduate school, but I had three undergraduate professors who were just phenomenal at their jobs. The impact that they had was really profound."
Did you ever consider any other career paths?
Asked by Faye at Roadtrip Nation"In middle school I had a little bit of talent as an artist. I was a pretty good pencil drawer, and there was a while I thought that maybe I could have a career in art. But I knew by seventh or eighth grade I wanted to be a psychologist."
Interviewed By
Faye
at Roadtrip Nation
