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Aline Iannone Litto

Aline Iannone Litto

Saint Petersburg,USA

Summary

Foreign psychologist, Ph.D. In Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience (03/2014 – 09/2017), and M.S. in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience (03/2010 – 08/2012) at the University of Brasília – UnB, Brazil. Also pursued a previous postdoctoral position in Neuroscience (04/2018 – 12/2018) at University College London – UCL.

Patient-focused professional with over 15 years of experience working mostly with children, adolescents, and their families, offering exemplary problem-solving, patient service, and talents in an environment conducive to improving health and well-being.

Skilled healthcare professional with background in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions. Experience includes working in diverse medical settings, providing high-quality patient care, and implementing treatment plans effectively. Known for strong diagnostic abilities and efficient problem-solving skills. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through collaborative care and evidence-based practice.

Passionate professional with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

In-Home Therapy and Outpatient Clinician

Bay Coast Behavioral
Braintree, Massachusetts
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Worked with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with psychiatric and developmental disorders, such as major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, attentional/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and others.
  • Educated families about strategies to support client's recovery process.
  • Engaged the clients’ parents and families, as well as other providers involved, such as registered nurses, practitioners, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, social workers, and the Department of Children and Families (DCF), the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) of Massachusetts.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Developing the clients' mandatory assessments, such as the treatment plan, personal safety plan, comprehensive assessments, as well as the clients' Children and Adolescents Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment from the Virtual Gateway of the state of Massachusetts, and other mandatory assessments used in this field in the United States.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all clinical services provided to clients.
  • Educated patients and family members on treatments, diagnoses and prognoses.
  • Facilitated psychoeducation groups on topics such as stress management and coping skills.
  • Supported individuals through difficult transitions in their lives.
  • Assisted in the development of crisis intervention protocols for high risk situations.

Teaching Fellow

Harvard University & Harvard Extension School
Cambridge, MA
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted Professor Dr. Mayron Piccolo teaches both of his classes: 'The Science and Psychology of Music' (PSY 1018) at Harvard University, and 'Music and the Mind' (PSYC E-1552) at Harvard Extension School.
  • I attended weekly meetings with other fellows from the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, discussing the strategies adopted with the students in different sections of the student body.
  • Led weekly sections with students taking advanced courses in psychology.
  • Encouraged creativity among students through innovative methods of instruction.
  • Created study guides, handouts, and other instructional materials.
  • Developed pedagogical activities to guarantee learning, graded their weekly assignments and essays, and discussed with the professor and other teaching fellows who received the students’ evaluations.
  • Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
  • Assisted in the development of student learning objectives.
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to create effective teaching strategies.

In-Home Therapist and Outpatient Clinician

Greater Malden Behavioral Health
Malden, MA
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Mass.gov) to enroll in the Virtual Gateway and to update my clients’ information on the Child Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI), and on the Massachusetts CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) system.
  • I worked with children and adolescents (ages 5-18) as an outpatient clinician and in-home therapist (master's level), and most of my clients were diagnosed with psychiatric disorders.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments for each patient.
  • Assessed clients' mental status by interviewing them, observing their behavior, and reviewing available records.
  • Among the assessments filled with families were the Treatment Plan based on the 'Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment' from Mass.gov, the Comprehensive Assessment, and the clients' Safety Plan.
  • Created reports documenting client progress and interactions during sessions.
  • Constantly in touch with the clients' parents, teachers, physicians, social workers, as well as the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) of Massachusetts to work as a team and to keep the patients’ files and mandatory documents updated.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
  • Facilitated and obtained appropriate authorizations for care.
  • Encouraged clients to take responsibility for decisions they make while providing guidance along the way.

Psychologist and Neuropsychologist

Dra Aline Iannone, Ph.D. (owner)
Brasilia, Brazil
01.2004 - 12.2019
  • Worked in partnership with other providers, such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and others.
  • Carried out neuropsychological assessments with children and adults diagnosed with different neuropsychiatric and developmental disorders.
  • Developed neuropsychological assessments with elderly individuals diagnosed with neurological disorders such as epilepsy, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.
  • Conducted psychometric assessments to diagnose psychological disorders.
  • Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
  • Collected information through observation, interviews or surveys.
  • Interpreted research or operational data.
  • Conducted psychological evaluations using standard assessment tools.
  • Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
  • Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
  • Attended conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.

University Professor

University Centre UNIEURO
Brasília, Brazil
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • I lectured to the students of 'Neuropsychology of Executive Functions' and 'Neuropsychology of Cognitive Processes' from the Department of Neuropsychology Applied to Education.
  • Developed complementary activities with the students based on their weekly classes, such as seminars, assignments, essays, and discussions related to the mental health field.
  • I was also responsible for attending weekly meetings with other professors from the department to discuss the syllabus, the lectures, the pedagogical activities, as well as grading the students’ weekly essays, and providing each student with personal feedback.
  • Adapted instruction methods to address individual student needs.
  • Designed assessment tools to evaluate student progress throughout the semester.
  • Assessed student performance with integrity.
  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
  • Developed assigned course and syllabi to reflect school philosophy, course description and objectives.
  • Organized educational events such as conferences, symposiums, workshops.
  • Created and maintained relationships with alumni of the university.
  • Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
  • Conducted lectures, laboratory sessions, seminars, tutorials and field trips to enhance student learning.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.

Education

Postdoc in Neuroscience - Neuroscience

University College of London – UCL
London, UK
12.2018

Ph.D in Behavioral Neuroscience - Psychology And Behavioral Neuroscience

University of Brasilia, UnB
Brasília, DF, Brazil
09.2017

M.S in Behavioral Neuroscience - Psychology And Behavioral Neuroscience

University of Brasilia, UnB
Brasília, DF, Brazil
08.2012

Bachelors in psychology - Psychology

University Center of Brasilia, UniCEUB
Brasília, DF, Brazil
03-2002

Skills

  • Trilingual
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Social care
  • Counseling
  • Compassionate
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Peer discussion
  • Research findings
  • Care practice development

Publications

  • Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: Personal Review and Contributions, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 05/25/2020, https://www.amazon.com/Non-Invasive-Brain-Stimulation-Personal-Contributions/dp/6200276609
  • Comparing the effects of focal and conventional tDCS on motor skill learning: proof of principle study, Neuroscience Research, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neures.2022.01.006
  • Anodal transcranial direct-current stimulation over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and perception of emotional faces, bioRxiv, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.02.09.924910
  • Impairment of the visuo-spatial sketch pad by left prefrontal transcranial direct current stimulation, Brain Stimulation, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2016.12.010
  • Therapeutic effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on neuropsychological symptoms of an elderly patient: A case report, Dementia and Neuropsychology, 2017, https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2018-05575-013
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation appear to be safe neuromodulatory techniques useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders and other neuropsychiatric disorders, Archives of Neuropsychiatry, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1590/0004-282X20160115

References

Professional references available upon request.

Awards

Committee Coordinator, Board of the Brazilian Society of Neuromodulation - SBNM, 11/2022

Goals

Due to these previous experiences in this field in the U.S., it has increased my desire to pursue my career and become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in America, and to be able to work in hospitals in Florida, I have been applying for M.A. / M.S. in Mental Health Counseling programs in Florida to start in Fall 2025

Accomplishments

Committee Coordinator

Board of the Brazilian Society of Neuromodulation (SBNM)

November 2022

Faculty of Medicine at the University of São Paulo, USP

São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual

Certifications

I am certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Mass.gov) to enroll in the Virtual Gateway, and to update my clients’ information on the Child Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI), and on the Massachusetts CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) system.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

In-Home Therapy and Outpatient Clinician

Bay Coast Behavioral
03.2023 - 07.2024

Teaching Fellow

Harvard University & Harvard Extension School
09.2022 - 05.2023

In-Home Therapist and Outpatient Clinician

Greater Malden Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 05.2022

University Professor

University Centre UNIEURO
08.2019 - 10.2019

Psychologist and Neuropsychologist

Dra Aline Iannone, Ph.D. (owner)
01.2004 - 12.2019

Postdoc in Neuroscience - Neuroscience

University College of London – UCL

Ph.D in Behavioral Neuroscience - Psychology And Behavioral Neuroscience

University of Brasilia, UnB

M.S in Behavioral Neuroscience - Psychology And Behavioral Neuroscience

University of Brasilia, UnB

Bachelors in psychology - Psychology

University Center of Brasilia, UniCEUB

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