Cameron Gerard Wittschen

My diverse professional and academic experiences have shaped the foundation of the clinician I am becoming. Early work in the service industry taught me responsibility, discipline, and the ability to remain patient and grounded in fast-paced environments, while leadership and customer-focused roles strengthened my communication skills, conflict management, and capacity to support individuals under stress. Through my psychology coursework, LGBTQ+ research involvement, and leadership within university organizations, I have developed a deep understanding of human behavior, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics, as well as a commitment to empathy, reflective listening, and cultural humility. These combined experiences have prepared me to enter my practicum with confidence, curiosity, and compassion, and I am eager to apply what I have learned in a clinical setting as I continue to grow into an effective, ethical, and client-centered mental health counselor.

• Summa Cum Laude, Kent State University, 2024
• 1st Place, Psychology Category, Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2023
• 2nd Place, Honors Research Symposium, 2024
• Honors Distinction & Academic Achievement Scholarships, 2020
• Member, Kent State Honors College, 2020–2024
• Dean's List - Kent State University
• Dean's List - Cleveland State University

• Vice President, Chi Sigma Iota, Cleveland State University, 2025–Present
• Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society
• Midwestern Psychological Association, 2022–Present
• Psi Chi, Applicant, Kent State Chapter, 2024

• Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL, 2022, 2023
• Kent State Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2023, 2024
• Kent State Honors Research Symposium, 2023, 2024

• Stacey Diane Arañez Litam, PhD., LPCCs, NCC, CCMHC, She/Her/Siya, Associate Professor | Counselor Education, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Julka Hall 282, Cleveland, OH, 44115, (440) 552-6387, s.litam@csuohio.edu, (216) 523-7132
• Steven R. Giddens, Ph.D., LPCC, NCC, ACS, Assistant College Lecturer of Counselor Education, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Julka Hall 290, Cleveland, OH, 44115, s.r.giddens@csuohio.edu, (216) 687-3828

he/him

• Bartender and Server, Hop Brothers Brewing Company, 05/24, Present, Managing diverse client interactions with professionalism, empathy, and emotional regulation, Demonstrating strong interpersonal communication and adaptability in high pressure situations, Responding constructively to feedback from supervisors, mirroring clinical supervision structures
• Food Runner & Peer Trainer, Hop Brothers Brewing Company, 05/21, 08/23, Personally trained multiple new staff members, developing mentoring and coaching skills transferable to peer consultation and supervision in clinical practice, Built strong collaborative skills while coordinating between front-of-house and kitchen teams, Learned to manage feedback gracefully and deliver service with calm, clear communication, which can be valuable in client-facing mental health roles
• Event Coordinator & Community Outreach Lead, Hop Brothers Brewery, 11/23, Present, Plan, design, and execute seasonal pop-up bar events, including full-scale holiday décor and themed displays, fostering a welcoming and engaging environment for patrons, Organize and lead community initiatives such as food drives benefiting local food banks, promoting empathy, social responsibility, and community connection, Help to manage the brewery’s social media presence to enhance event visibility, encourage donations, and strengthen community engagement, Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and local organizations to coordinate logistics, fundraising efforts, and charitable partnerships, Develop interpersonal and organizational skills that translate directly to the counseling field, including community advocacy, creative expression, teamwork, and effective communication
• Assistant Manager, Spirit Halloween, 07/20, Present, Oversee staffing, customer operations, and store setup/teardown during peak season, demonstrating leadership, organization, and reliability, Engage with customers to promote charitable initiatives, including the Spirit of Children program at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, contributing to our district raising over $300,000 this year, Manage high-conflict customer interactions with composure, empathy, and active listening, Collaborate with management on team development, store operations, and charitable campaigns
• Cook, Avon Brewing Company, 03/20, 08/20, Operated independently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, supporting team operations and timely service, Communicated effectively under pressure, a skill mirrored in clinical crisis or group therapy settings

• Co-Principal Investigator, Cleveland State University, Dr. Peter Finnerty, 08/25, Present, Conducting research on romantic satisfaction in LGBTQ+ populations, Supporting study design, data collection, and initial statistical analysis, Engaging with themes of identity, interpersonal dynamics, and relationship health
• Undergraduate Researcher, Kent State University, Dr. Christopher Was, 2022, 2024, Designed and executed a study examining the interaction between mind wandering, implicit learning, and attentional demands, Programmed experiments and SPSS for statistical analysis using E-Prime, Presented at multiple conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, including Europe’s Journal of Psychology and indexed in NIH databases, Successfully defended research as Senior Honors Thesis