My name is Nyah Levine, I am a rising senior in the psychology department at Old Dominion University. I consider myself to be a highly motivated self-starter, who enjoys being a small cog in a big wheel. I’ve worked hard for the past three years at ODU to maintain a high academic standing and make solid friendships that will last a lifetime. 
My professional goal is to go back into my community, which undervalues and underserves mental health, and give minorities the strategies and tools they need to start healing and living the balanced life that we all deserve. My passion to become a holistic behavioral therapist stems from my own struggles with anxiety and depression as a minority. The stigmas that prevented self-exploration and seeking help for myself have become my driving force as a young adult. On the side, I am a horticulturist, artist, and free writer. Through my writing, I reach out to young minorities like myself share experiences, and connect with others. Learning languages like Spanish will strengthen my ability to communicate with others, allow me to experience new cultures, and open up more doors of opportunities.