Assessment and Treatment of Mental and Behavioral Disorders
ANA P ALVA JIMENEZ
CARMEL,IN
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience assessing and treating patients experiencing various emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders. Successful at accurate diagnoses and working closely with high-risk patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Star Medica Hospital
Mexico City, Mexico
02.2013 - 08.2020
- Provided diagnosis and treatment for people with anxiety, depression, addictions, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, stress management, and eating disorders.
- Utilized cognitive behavioral therapy to provide individual, family, and couples treatment.
- Applied and interpreted Neuropsychological tests.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Eyes That Feel Charitable Foundation
Mexico City, Mexico
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Pro Bono Psychologist. Recruited, selected, and provided psychotherapy for people with motor and visual disabilities for work placements in transnational companies.
School Psychologist
Monteverde Cancun Educational Center
Cancun, Mexico
07.2010 - 01.2013
- As an elementary and middle school psychologist, I worked on the timely detection of student risk behaviors. Facilitated discussions between parents and educators.
- Parents School Workshop,.
- Supervised student admission process.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Galenia Hospital
Cancun, Mexico
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Provided diagnosis and treatment for people with anxiety, depression, addictions, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, stress management, and eating disorders.
- Utilized cognitive behavioral therapy to provide treatment for individuals and families.
University Professor
Anáhuac University Cancun
Cancun, Mexico
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation in Behavioral Modification Psychology course.
Clinical Psychologist Intern
Spanish Hospital
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2004 - 05.2005
- Severe Mental Illness/ Psychiatric Rehabilitation Clinic
- 1,500 hours INTERNSHIP
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough psychological assessments and formulating evidence-based treatment plans
- Guidance of Group Therapy for psychiatric patients. Supervised interaction with inpatients.
Clinical Psychologist Practicum
National Psychiatry Institute Of Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
08.2003 - 12.2003
- Observation of psychiatrists and psychologists interacting with patients.
- Supervised interaction with patients (200 hours)
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 08.2023 - 07.2025
Master of Science - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mexican Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mexico City 01.2007 - 07.2009
Primary Certificate - Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Techniques
Albert Ellis Institute
New York, NY 07.2007 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Anahuac University
Mexico City 08.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Neuropsychological Tests
Psychological Tests
Crisis Intervention
Areas Of Skill Knowledge
- Assessment and Treatment of Mental and Behavioral Disorders
- Behavior Analysis
- Life Skills Counseling
- Neuropsychological Tests
- Psychological Tests
- Crisis Intervention
- Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Full Professional)
Publications
Preliminary factorial structure of the O'Kelly Women's Belief Scales in Mexican Population, Heman. A, Lega.L, Villaseñor M, Alva A, García L., Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana, 29(1), 129-135, 2011, 1794-4724, 2145-4515
Timeline
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
University of Indianapolis
08.2023 - 07.2025
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Eyes That Feel Charitable Foundation
04.2013 - 08.2015
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Star Medica Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2020
University Professor
Anáhuac University Cancun
06.2011 - 12.2011
School Psychologist
Monteverde Cancun Educational Center
07.2010 - 01.2013
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Galenia Hospital
08.2009 - 01.2013
Primary Certificate - Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Techniques
Albert Ellis Institute
07.2007 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mexican Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
01.2007 - 07.2009
Clinical Psychologist Intern
Spanish Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2005
Clinical Psychologist Practicum
National Psychiatry Institute Of Mexico
08.2003 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Anahuac University
08.2001 - 06.2005
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