Pain management counseling specialist for a NIDCR (division of NIH) funded grant. Provided initial assessment, counseling and interventions to patients using Cognitive Behavioral techniques, relaxation skills, and biofeedback. Responsible for program marketing and advertising to dental clinics and dental colleges. Facilitated communications and relations between multiple study sites and monitored scheduling and completion of follow-up clinical evaluations.

Designed and executed an original research study under the supervision of Division Chief Bryon Adinoff, M.D.Thesis Topic: Childhood Trauma, Adult Psychosocial Stress, and the Prediction of Alcohol Consumption

Co-facilitated process-oriented group therapy sessions, presented weekly skill-building lessons and prepared monthly progress reports on group members.

Provided weekly individual counseling and vocational interventions to clients referred to the URS clinic.

Conducted clinical interviews, supported the evaluation and assessment of clinic patients, and prepared related psychological reports.