Krystina Petersen
Orem
Summary
I am very excited to apply to your Master’s Program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Go Aggies! I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology this year as well as a minor in Family Sciences. I am now incredibly eager to further develop my skills and education so as to join others in the field.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
The Family Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw court-ordered family visitations, ensuring safety and structure.
- Maintained detailed documentation and submitted court-required reports.
- Collaborated with legal professionals and adhered to strict confidentiality protocols.
- Developed strong interviewing and mediation skills in high-emotion situations.
Research Experience
- Participated in a research group that studied the effects of body satisfaction on Marriage as second author
- Presented this research at the SUU Conference of Undergraduate Research in March of 2025
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Psychology, Family Sciences
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2025
Skills
- Marriage and Relationship Skills 1150, Contemporary Families 240G, Trauma-Informed Care 3300, Human Development Through the Lifespan 1100, and Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy 4700, Abnormal Psychology 2300, Brain and Behavior 2710, Human Sexuality 2800, Motivation and Emotion 3300, Personality Theory 3460, and Intro to Counseling 4300
- Prerequisites include: Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3110 and Research Methods 3030
Timeline
Supervisor
The Family Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
Research Experience
Bachelor’s of Science - Psychology, Family Sciences
Utah Valley University