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Private practice specializing in the treatment of PTSD subsequent to occupational exposure to trauma and the LGBTQ+ community. Consulting services focused on enhancing fidelity to evidence-based treatments and advising organizations on enhancing trauma informed policies and practices.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, Us

Individual and group therapist within an integrated treatment team to provide services to veterans experiencing PTSD and comorbid mental health, medical, and psychosocial stressors. Conducted initial intakes for veterans entering mental health services, triaged, and referred to appropriate treatment clinics. Administered, scored, interpreted, and wrote integrated assessment reports with a focus on CAPS-5. Co-facilitated weekly skills, meditation, and process groups with direct supervision. Delivered CPT and participated in CPT supervision group. Provided brief 9-session stabilization interventions for veterans with PTSD utilizing CBT-I, harm reduction, and relapse prevention approaches, motivational interviewing, and thought grounding techniques.Supervisors: Shira Maguen, Ph.D.; Martha Schmitz, Ph.D.; Susan Maxwell, Psy.D.

Implement EFT for heterosexual and LGBTQ veterans and their partners. Completed weekly didactics and supervision in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) grounded in theoretical readings and video. Video feedback and assessment results were incorporated throughout. Weekly didactics/group supervision (1.5 hours).Supervisors: Keith Armstrong, LCSW; Jerika Norona, Ph.D.

Implemented EBPs in individual, group, case management, and assessment settings in both the IOP and outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Clinics. Provided care for racially, ethnically, sexually, and socioeconomically diverse adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring medical and psychological conditions, including end-stage renal disease, HIV, Hepatitis C, psychosis, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. Several experienced psychosocial stressors, including homelessness, unemployment, and involvement in the Veteran’s Justice Outreach Program. Conducted assessments and worked with the interdisciplinary treatment team to make diagnoses and treatment plans. Interventions included CBT for depression and relapse prevention, Interpersonal and Social Rhythms Therapy (IPSRT), motivational interviewing, DBT, and ACT. I co-facilitation or facilitation of DBT skills, CBT-relapse prevention, and inpatient skills. Participated in 1.5 hours of team meetings, 2.5 hours of individual supervision, a 1-hour seminar on human sexuality, 1-2.5 hours of substance use seminar each week.Supervisors: Stephanie Cardoos, Ph.D.; Kellie Rollins, Psy.D.; Chris Galloway, Ph.D.

Palo Alto, California, Us

Designed and launched a pilot study examining the effectiveness of an original group therapy protocol, Mindfulness-Based Sobriety for Substance Use Disorders, for adults with substance use disorders. Created and implemented a group treatment protocol integrating Mindfulness-Based Sobriety, ACT, Relapse Prevention Therapy, and MI. Recruited, assessed, and provided intervention to participants. Trained new group therapists on the protocol and assumed consultant role. Analyzed and presented initial outcome data. Preliminary results demonstrated significant changes in the consequences of use, mindfulness, self-efficacy during times of negative affect, and psychological flexibility from baseline to post-group. Data collection is ongoing, and six cohorts have completed the protocol. Paper in preparation. Principal Investigators: Nancy A. Haug, Ph.D..; Matthew Kendra, Ph.D.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Laboratory for the Study of Behavioral MedicineConsented and trained clinicians from university counseling centers on the procedure for implementing specific eating disorder interventions in their centers as a part of a 5-year intervention implementation study. Created a database by cataloguing video data from over five years of recorded therapeutic intervention sessions. Prepared materials for weekly progress meetings, attended and presented materials.Supervisor: Stewart W. Agras M.D.

Planned and implemented community engagement programs focused on support for individuals with eating disorders. Collaborated with Colorado School District officials to provide educational and prevention programs to staff and students. Assessed needs and motivation of walk-in clients and connected them with in-house resources.

Doctor Of Psychology - Psyd, Clinical Psychology

Doctorate In Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology

Doctor Of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Bachelor'S Of Arts, Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

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