Licensed Psychologist providing individualized telepsychology services for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and multiple other psychological conditions. Providing psychological assessment including bariatric surgery pre-screen, spinal cord stimulator pre-screen, and HRT/FFS/GRS/GCS. Currently contracted to provide veteran evaluation services for compensation and pension, Union Pacific Railroad officer pre-employment screenings, and USMEPCOM military entrance exams.Consultation services have previously been provided to marketing firms and for virtual reality/avatar therapy services. Have aided in the creation of content for mental health apps as well as psychologically-oriented news articles and blogs.PSYPACT approved and able to provide telepsychology services in Arizona and 40 other states.https://paintedowlpsychology.com/

Completed post-doctoral level training in independent neuropsychological assessment report writing for clients ranging from young childhood to late adulthood. Assessments included functional capacity assessments, guardianship evaluations, disability evaluations, and ADHD testing, autism testing, cognitive ability testing, learning disability testing, pre-surgical evaluations, and TBI testing. Conducted neuropsychological assessment as needed, including WAIS-IV, WISC-V, MMPI-2RF, BAI, BDI-II, MDQ, MDQ-A, DRS-2, KABC-II, NEPSY-II, Trail-Making A and B, Token Test, Finger Tapping, Dichotic Listening, Boston Naming Test, Judgement of Line Orientation, MMSE, Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test, TOMM, and WCST.

Graduate Teaching Assistant for Psychometric Theory Course (September 2014- December 2014)Graduate Teaching Assistant for Psychometric Theory Course (January 2015-May 2015)

Provided individual therapy, couples and family therapy, and psychological assessment services to clients ranging from early childhood through late adulthood, utilizing DBT, CBT, solution-focused, and mindfulness techniques. Assessments include the Meyers Neuropsychological Assessment Battery, MMPI-2-RF, M-PACI, BYI-2, BAI, BDI-II, MDQ, DRS-2, and others as needed. Provided intake evaluation and assessment. Assisted in report writing for psychological and neuropsychological assessment.

Conducted psychological assessments including the Shipley-2, PAI, MMPI-2-RF, MoCA, and TSI-2. Constructed psychological reports to aid in treatment planning. Led Dialectical Behavioral Group Therapy on a weekly basis. Conducted initial intake assessments which helped in determination of level of care for clients in psychiatric in-patient setting. Conducted crisis and individual therapy sessions as needed. Coordinated with treatment team to aid in intake, treatment planning, and continued psychological assessment for females in a substance abuse and mental health inpatient treatment setting.

Conducted and scored psychological assessments including MMPI-2-RF, MACI, MCMI-IV, RCMAS, TSI-2, MSI, AASI-3, WAIS-IV, WISC-IV, and various neuropsychological assessments as needed for adults, children, and adolescents. Helped to construct record reviews, background information, and initial diagnostic impressions under the supervision of a licensed psychologist for forensic, competency, and general psychological evaluations.

Conducted psychological assessments including the WAIS-IV, MMPI-2, WASI-IV, MCMI-III, SASSI-3, WISC-IV, TSI-2 and the MACI for adults, children, and adolescents. Interpreted these assessments and constructed clinical case reports. Helped to record Rule 11 competency evaluation interviews and to compile case reports. Conducted initial interviews for psychosexual assessments for juveniles and adults. Helped to construct comprehensive psychological case reports. Created and ran group psycho-education classes and group therapy sessions for DUI education group.

Served as a Master’s level licensed therapist (LMSW) for over 40 clients with HIV/AIDS from Tucson and surrounding areas. Provided individual therapy with a particular emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and health management. Created and ran a 10-week group therapy program entitled “Improving Your Self Esteem”. Provided crisis and referral services as needed. Provided family and couples counseling as needed.

-Conducted initial psychosocial assessments for veterans adjusting to vision loss. Conducted individual counseling sessions utilizing the techniques of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy strategies. Located and connected clients to social, transportation, and other resources within their home area.

-Worked in conjunction with Executive Director to manage special projects which enhanced the productivity and quality of services provided by the agency. Further responsibilities included employee recruitment, researching retention strategies, and implementing consumer satisfaction tools and surveys.-Program Manager (August 2005-June 2006): Coordinated in-home supports for individuals with developmental disabilities in order that they may enjoy an independent life within the Tucson community. Introduced potential staff and clients as well as counseled staff on appropriate methods to provide quality services. Served as a case manager for fifty clients.

Led group and individual therapy sessions with emphasis on solution-focused therapy, life skills development, and stress management. Completed bio-psychosocial assessments, actively participated in the discharge planning process, and closely followed hospital staff members from various health disciplines.

Helped first year students transition to life at the university including extensive training in conflict management, confronting substance abuse, cultural diversity awareness, identifying emotional adjustment problems, and building a strong community environment. Gained experience in using teamwork to resolve conflict.