Dr. Agnes Zalesna

Meet Dr. Agnes Zalesna, a distinguished 2021 graduate of the Psy.D. program at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) at National Louis University. Dr. Zalesna’s academic journey includes an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from ISPP Chicago and a B.A. in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Reflecting on her time at ISPP, Dr. Zalesna praised the program’s renowned clinical curriculum. Having professors and clinical supervisors who were ISPP alumni created a strong professional connection. The program’s reputation instilled confidence in her abilities, fostering a robust foundation for her journey as a clinician. She said “The clinical program provided by ISPP is amongst the most well-known in the Chicagoland area. Having professors who not only were ISPP alumni, but also clinical supervisors who attended the school allowed for a closer professional relationship to develop. The curriculum provided through the courses made me feel confident in my abilities, and because of the reputation of the program, gave my clinical supervisors more confidence in my abilities as a new clinician.”