Dr. Malissa Tigges Email & Phone Number

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Coral Gables, Florida

Coral Gables, Florida

Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Family Forensic Services of Florida is a sustainable, non-profit funded training program for doctoral level psychology trainees who are committed to positively impacting their communities. FFS clinicians provide free therapy to children and families referred for intervention by the Courts.

Miami, Florida, United States

Alliance for Psychological Services has been offering professional and compassionate psychological services to South Florida for over 30 years. We provide highly specialized therapies and evaluations, rarely found elsewhere in our community. Services are provided by an alliance of experienced and skilled mental health professionals and psychology trainees..

Provided therapeutic services to at risk youth and their families, including those struggling with emotional/ behavioral issues, family discord, identity disturbance, academic difficulties, problems with peers, and other presenting issues. Facilitated parent education classes, grief/ bereavement groups, and a 12-week Family Violence Intervention Program.

Facilitated individual and group therapeutic services to inmate patients suffering from a wide range of mental health disorders; ranging from chronic, progressive mental illnesses to acute, crisis-based disturbances. Treatment was provided in both an inpatient and outpatient setting and involved serving a broad, diverse population including male, female.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Provided mental health services (including individual and group therapy) to forensic populations, including sex offenders and domestic violence offenders, as well as individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse disorders, violent criminal histories, and a broad array of psychological and behavioral problems. Facilitated.

South Pointe Elementary School

Developed innovative curriculum to instruct students in core curriculum as well as topics related to mental health and wellness. Created comprehensive classroom assessment methods and techniques, utilizing effective interventions in compliance with the school board.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Conducted individual and family therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults. Provided ongoing therapeutic support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Prepared and maintained all required treatment records and reports for weekly case staffings.

Edison Middle School

Differentiated instruction for at risk youth with Emotional/Behavioral Disturbances (EBD) and Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). Developed holistic and individualized education plans resulting in student success as evidenced by measurable learning gains. Advocated for safer school conditions as the elected Building Steward for the United Teachers of Dade.

Coconut Grove, Florida

Facilitated psycho-educational groups with students of diverse abilities involving mental wellness, social skills, self-esteem, conflict resolution, and drug awareness. Administered empirically validated assessments to measure program efficacy in improving student self-esteem and pro-social behaviors. Designed and implemented organizational Effective.

Lamar Middle School

Differentiated instruction for students with pervasive developmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities; as well as students with physical impairments such as vision and communication disorders. Educated students with the life skills needed to function appropriately in society and.

Investigated allegations of abuse or neglect to children. Assessed current and future risk to children by interviewing parents, family members, and collateral members. Forensically interviewed and screened alleged victims for abuse or neglect and determined action to be taken to remove or reduce the immediate threat to the safety of the child(ren)..

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Graduated With Distinction

Activities and Societies: American Psychological Association Florida Psychological Association Forensic Psychology Concentration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology