Barbara Hooks, Psy.D. Email & Phone Number

Compassionate, Evidence-Based Psychotherapy and Psychological AssessmentProvide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, and conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for a wide range of referral questions.• Exclusively utilize evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) within a culturally sensitive framework• Provide supervision to postdoctoral residents collecting hours toward licensure• Conduct assessments to answer referral questions such as determining differential diagnosis, diagnosing ADHD, ASD, evaluating cognitive and academic performancewww.heartworkpsychology.com

Oakland, California, Us

Provided individual and group psychotherapy in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Oakland• Utilized evidence-based approaches in brief individual therapy as part of the Focused Treatment pilot program• Developed the curriculum for and led an 8-week Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group for a variety of presenting concerns • Facilitated an Intensive Support Group aimed at reducing psychological distress through interpersonal connection and skill acquisition• Facilitated a Work Recovery Group aimed at helping manage off work status and teaching skills to change relationship to challenging work environments or to support clients as they left work environments no longer serving them

Oakland, California, Us

Addiction Medicine Recovery ServicesKaiser Permanente, Walnut Creek, CAProvided group, individual, and crisis services to adults in Kaiser Walnut Creek’s Addiction Medicine Recovery Services• Utilized brief, evidence-based approaches in individual therapy • Provided on-call crisis services: assessed walk-in clients, conducted risk assessments, developed treatment plans, referred to higher levels of care• Facilitated an Early Recovery Group• Was the lead psychologist in evaluating and referring patients for detoxification and residential placement; in charge of streamlining the process for the department• Provided individual supervision to a doctoral intern, and led a multicultural seminar series• Taught seminars on Self-Compassion and Communication

Oakland, California, Us

Provided group, individual, and family psychotherapy to adolescents and their families in Kaiser San Walnut Creek’s Addiction Medicine Recovery Services• Utilized brief, evidence-based approach in individual therapy as well as case management services• Provided on-call crisis services in Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry• Facilitated a Young Adult AMRS support group• Facilitated a teen group and a multi-family group

Oakland, California, Us

Completed APA-Accredited postdoctoral residency in outpatient psychiatry clinic, primarily providing individual and group psychotherapy to adults.• Utilized brief, evidence-based treatment with diverse adults presenting with a wide range of psychiatric issues• Provided on-call services, evaluated acute patients who walked in to the clinic and triaged patients who called in requesting urgent services• Conducted psychodiagnostic assessments and provided feedback to referring physician and patient• Co-facilitated an anxiety skills group and a relationship process group• Developed and ran a WRAP group for young adults with SMI

San Diego, Ca, Us

Completed APA-Accredited internship in a psychiatric hospital and chemical dependency inpatient and partial hospitalization program.• Provided group, individual, couples/family therapy and conducted utilization reviews for chemically dependent and dually diagnosed adults in the residential and partial hospitalization chemical dependency programs• Completed a rotation in the adult Cognitive Intensive Outpatient Program - conducted intakes, provided group therapy, psychoeducation, and case management services• Completed a rotation in a locked inpatient child and adolescent unit -provided group therapy, individual consults, and brief family therapy • Developed and implemented an ACT treatment protocol for adolescents• Conducted full psychodiagnostic assessments of patients across the life span. Wrote reports and provided feedback to referring psychiatrists, staff, and patients • Provided weekly individual supervision to third-year practicum student

Provided psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults attending school on the Contra Costa College campus through the Gateway to College program. The program enabled at-risk young adults aged 16-20 to complete their high school diploma while also earning college credits toward their AA or certificate.Conducted initial intakes, assessing for risk, presenting problems and appropriateness of fit for different groups and/or individual treatment. Provided weekly individual and group therapy.

San Francisco, California, Us

Provided individual and group Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Was responsible for running the child’s specific programs focused on language development, communication, social interaction, and daily living skills.

San Francisco, California, Us

Conducted neuropsychological assessments for participants in the PART Program at UCSF. The program is part of a larger research project run through the Vinogradov Schizophrenia Research Lab at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.• Administered and scored neuropsychological batteries weekly to adolescent and young adult participants with recent onset of psychosis or those determined to be at high risk of developing a psychotic disorder• Supervised practicum trainees in test administration and scoring

Oakland, California, Us

Worked at Kaiser Permanente, providing group, individual, and family therapy for adolescents ages 13-18 and their parents participating in the outpatient Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program.• Conducted initial assessments and collaboratively developed treatment plans • Co-facilitated 8 groups weekly with Kaiser staff (process-oriented, support, and psychoeducation), utilizing evidence-based interventions• Provided weekly therapy for a small caseload of high-risk individual adolescent clients and had periodic collateral family meetings• Completed psychodiagnostic assessments and reports for adolescents presenting with educational, cognitive, and psychiatric difficulties

Through AFS, a community mental health agency, provided brief therapy for diverse, multicultural families, young adults, and adults in an outpatient setting. Conducted milieu therapy and individual therapy at a pre-K Head Start Classroom.• Provided individual and family therapy to clients with a wide range of presenting issues• Completed comprehensive psychosocial assessments, collaboratively developed treatment plans, performed risk assessments• Provided weekly on-call crisis coverage for walk-ins and crisis calls• Worked from a strength-based, solution-focused Narrative Therapy model and participated in weekly reflecting teams• Led classroom-wide and small-group activities to help build social skills using CSEFEL• Collaborated with case managers, teachers, family advocates, supervisors, and probation officers for coordination of care

Provided treatment in an inpatient residential treatment center for adult men struggling with chemical dependency and dual diagnosis issues• Provided weekly individual therapy for a caseload of adult male clients • Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed treatment plans• Utilized a variety of modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT, relational, and strength-based approaches• Co-facilitated an ongoing weekly process group

Worked at a large interactive digital advertising agency, serving as a lead account and project manager for the ongoing development of Bank of America’s home loans website. Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a pressured, deadline-driven environment to launch large scale website updates.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

As a Project Manager at AKQA, an award-winning interactive advertising agency, led multidisciplinary team in creation of large-scale websites, mobile initiatives, and social media presences for Visa, McDonald’s, SF MOMA. Was responsible for scoping all projects, and managing budgets and resources.Forged trust within the team and developed diplomatic skills in managing competing needs and desires of client and internal team. Experience with localizing websites for worldwide access.Additionally, mentored and oversaw the training of new Associate Project Managers, and managed relationships with national and international media partners, vendors, and agencies.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Primarily worked on the Visa team, managing website development and large banner campaigns. Acted as a content manager and managed outside vendor relationships.

Oakland, California, Us

Worked in both Account Management and Project Management at boutique digital advertising agency in San Francisco. Was responsible for mapping out the video production process for the agency, including preproduction tasks, filming, post, and all dependencies. Produced video shoots for Adidas, Wrigley, and Old Spice. Estimated, planned, managed and launched websites and banner campaigns.

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology

B.A., English And Art Practice, Creative Writing Minor