Stella Ko, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Irvine, Ca, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

- LGBTQ Emphasis Psychologist providing bilingual outreach and psychotherapy for UCI undergrad and grad students - Provided crisis services, individual and group therapy, drop-in support, and consultation on a weekly basis - Facilitated intern/postdoc training staff recruitment and training as part of the Training Committee- Coordinated prevention workshops and outreach programs for UCI LGBT Resource Center- Collaborated with other campus partners including CARE, Disability Services Center, Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion, International Center, and Basic Needs, etc.- Coordinated treatment and referral support with Case Management Team and Student Health Center - Received regular professional development training - Assisted with establishing the Trans Care Support Team

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Counseling and Psychological Services- Provided brief therapy (one-at-a-time therapy) and crisis intervention in a multidisciplinary, multicultural university counseling service- Responded to crises via on-call services and consultation for students and staff with the support of the CAPS team (e.g., Manager of the Day, Hospital/High Risk Team)- Facilitated Understanding Self and Others interpersonal process group - Developed and provided outreach presentations/workshops for the Berkeley community- Maintained documentation and completed case management efficiently (e.g., providing bridge care, referring to medical providers/community counselors, providing letters)- Served as the co-liaison to the International Office and maintained campus partnerships (e.g., Gender Equity Center, Multicultural Community Center)

Irvine, Ca, Us

- Provided initial assessments/intakes, brief individual counseling (biweekly), crisis services, psychological testing, consultation, and referrals for the UCI community - Facilitated Understanding Self and Others interpersonal processing group (Mandarin), Cross-cultural Connections drop-in group, and Goals in Action undergraduate class- Coordinated the LGBTQ Mentoring Program as the Co-coordinator - Served as the liaison to International Office and delivered monthly outreach services - Initiated and completed hospitalization procedures in collaboration with Clinical Director, campus police department, and case management team- Participated in the Training Committee and Outreach Committee to assist with intern selection and mental health awareness campaign

Denver, Co, Us

Accreditation and Assessment Department - Generated program evaluation reports for accreditation of the Teacher Education Program- Analyzed quantitative/qualitative data to develop annual reports with the Associate Director of Accreditation and Assessment

Denver, Co, Us

Counseling and Educational Services Clinic - Conducted phone screenings for potential clients to assess for presenting concerns, level of risk, and goals for therapy- Provided clients with information about community mental health referrals and crisis services - Administered, scored, and interpreted clients’ results from the Behavioral Health Measure (BHM) and Working Alliance Inventory-Short (WAI-S) assessments- Coordinated case management including scheduling and billing - Organized and maintained documentation including progress notes, contact notes, assessments, referral resources, and billing statements - Managed teletherapy certificates and liability insurance documents for the therapists

Denver, Colorado, Us

CNP1200 Career Decision Making- Instructed Career Decision Making online for DU undergraduate students for 3 quarters- Introduced and interpreted career assessments including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality inventory, O*Net Interest Profiler, Employable Skills & Self-Efficacy Assessment, Values Card Sort, and Career Decision Making Difficulty Questionnaire

Denver, Co, Us

- Provided brief individual therapy for incarcerated males as part of the Behavioral Health Team- Facilitated skill groups for the High Acuity Transition (HAT) program on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Coping and Expressive Arts, Communication Skills and Healthy Relationships, Stress Management, and Health Education (during COVID-19)- Conducted risk assessment and developed safety plans with patients endorsing risk- Conducted brief triages to determine patient dispositions and provide community referrals- Implemented the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) by triaging the sexual assault survivors and perpetrators for counseling referrals - Adapted to a multidisciplinary setting consists of clinical and forensic psychologists, psychiatrists, advanced practicing nurses, nursing staff, case managers, and social workers

Denver, Colorado, Us

Supervisor: Dr. Lisa Brownstone, Counseling Psychology- Assisted Dr. Lisa Brownstone with qualitative research projects and teaching preparation - Analyzed and coded physiological changes of eating disorder patients participating in a weight stigma group intervention- Identified salient themes and developed codes and a codebook with other researchers - Co-developed the manuscript, “Dismantling weight stigma: A group intervention in a partial hospitalization & intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment program” Supervisor: Dr. Jillian Blueford, School Counseling- Assisted Dr. Jillian Blueford with manuscript preparation, data collection, and teaching activities - Reviewed and organized literature on child and adolescent mental health via Mendeley

Denver, Colorado, Us

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)- Developed weekly outreach, weekly newsletters (The Globe), and marketing materials to promote campus events and visa policy announcements - Answered inquiries at the front desk and helped with scheduling appointments with advisors- Reviewed immigration-related documents on Slate and Banner to process visa applications

Denver, Colorado, Us

Counseling Psychology, Morgridge College of Education- Instructed labs for Basic Techniques labs, Intermediate Techniques labs, and Multicultural Issues in Counseling for counseling MA students- Facilitated counseling role-plays and provided feedback for School Counseling MA students Sought consultation to manage microaggressions in the classroom

Denver, Colorado, Us

Health and Counseling Center- Provided brief and long-term individual counseling, risk assessment and crisis interventions, and outreach for DU students and staff using an integrated care model- Facilitated Acceptance and Commitment Therapy workshop and shadowed Understanding Self and Others group- Attend a bi-weekly Power, Privilege, and Oppression seminar to reflect and provide anti-oppressive therapy experience to clients- Consulted with psychiatrists, social workers, behavioral health consultants, and Student Outreach and Support Office for collaboration of care

Columbia, Missouri, Us

- Provided bilingual one-on-one consultation for undergraduate/graduate students and community members on job search, major exploration, and other career concerns - Administered, scored, and interpreted career and self-assessments for undergraduate students to improve self-awareness and career exploration - Delivered presentations/workshops to student organizations/classes as part of the Outreach Team - Managed social media accounts, developed marketing campaigns, produced videos, wrote blog articles, and designed brochures to promote career services and events - Collaborated with the LGBTQ Resource Center and Women's Center to share resources with underprivileged students as part of the Diversity and Inclusivity Team- Established a major/program database to launch a new career assessment (Focus2)

- Provided crisis services and referrals for community members in the state of Missouri via phone and texts 4 hours/week every 2-3 weeks including monthly overnight shifts - Conducted risk assessments, developed safety plans, and initiated wellness checks/hospitalizations in collaboration with the police department- Received special training in providing crisis services for the deaf community using teletypewriters (TTY)

Developed and directed customized educational plans for 3 students (aged 11, 13 and18) in English reading, writing and communicating then successfully improved their comprehension skills and grades

Taipei, Tw

- Helped prospective clients with scheduling appointments, completing paperwork, and taking psychological assessments - Explained counseling and assessment services to students, faculty, and staff- Provided referrals and connected campus staff with off-campus resources to help students- Assisted licensed psychologists and counselor trainees with case management, crisis intervention, and their communication with clients - Organized clerical work at the front desk and answered phone calls and emails- Advertised educational workshops and support groups and maintain documentation of attendance

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology

Master Of Education - Med, Counseling Psychology

Bachelor Of Education - Bed, Educational Psychology And Counseling