Angela Holliday-Okumu

Compassionate, social-justice-informed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in diverse mental health settings, including private practice and healthcare facilities. Proven track record in developing and implementing tailored treatment plans that enhance patient coping mechanisms. Board-eligible and knowledgeable in administering neuropsychological assessments across a lifespan. A strong ability to build rapport and trust with patients by utilizing therapeutic techniques which have led to significant improvements in patient mental well-being. Contribute to team effectiveness through insightful assessments, collaboration in multidisciplinary patient care approaches, and program development.

Crisis Text Line, Online, 09/17, 11/19, Participated in 30 hours of training to aid texters in crisis to go from a 'hot moment' to a 'cool calm' through active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and safety assessment and planning., Committed to a year-long volunteer service of at least 4 hours per week for a total of at least 200 hours.

Licensed Occupational Therapist, Various Locations, 01/05-05/17, Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment to patients with a multitude of disabilities and illness across a multitude of settings, primarily neurorehabilitation inpatient units, but also skilled nursing facilities, outpatient programs, and home health.

Doctoral Dissertation, The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA, 01/16, 05/18, To muddy death: How clinicians’ perceptions of laws and ethics inform treatment of suicidal clients, Lauren Shapiro, Ph.D., Elizabeth Dzeng, MD, Ph.D., MPH, MS, MPhil