I had the pleasure of taking Dr. Tierney's Psychopathology course as part of my graduate studies. Dr. Tierney is an excellent professor who approaches difficult material from multiple angles, taking time to ensure the success of his students both within the course and as professionals entering the field. He is communicative and willing to help in the ways he can to aid his students professionally, which has been incredibly valuable to me. This is challenging work and it is helpful to have mentors who embody the ideals I hope to build into my practice. I was consistently impressed throughout the course by the humanity with which Dr. Tierney approaches his clients. His deep empathy for the people he works with was inspiring to witness as a trainee. Where some might judge or stigmatize, Dr. Tierney always brought a poetic lens that deepened my understanding and compassion for clients. I know that the insights I gained from his course will continue to be valuable to me throughout my studies and into my career as a clinician.