Articles by Dr. Giselle Farrell

Dr. Giselle Farrell, PsyD, NCSP has been practicing as a School Psychologist for the past seven years. She first stepped foot into the field in 2010 after graduating with a Masters degree in Education and Educational Specialist certification. It was during her first job as a School Psychologist that Dr. Giselle gained exposure to and developed an interest in working specifically with the early childhood population, ages birth to 5 years old. Her interest eventually led her to pursue a doctoral degree in Psychology with a specialization in Early Childhood Development. Apart from practicing as a School Psychologist, Dr. Giselle also functions as a Child Development Specialist, where she provides in-home Developmental Intervention therapy services for children ages birth to 2-years-old who demonstrate delays across various areas of their development.

From Student to Professional: 2 Tips to Help You Transition

From Student to Professional: 2 Tips to Help You Transition

After what seemed like a lifetime of being in school, I was finally done! I could finally call myself a psychologist. I remembered breathing a huge sigh of relief after I realized that I would not have to worry about writing papers, participating in weekly discussions, or giving presentations anymore; I was finally free and ready to do what I loved, and get paid for it!

But wait…what was I supposed to do next? So, you mean I just go and start working? Who is going to walk me through the career world now? I was so used to always having a directive and a professor to guide me that I did not even think about the fact that one day, the training wheels would be removed and I would be launched out on my own!