Anna Gray, PsyD
Petaluma,CA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
BetterHelp
04.2023 - Current
- Currently carrying a caseload of approximately 20 patients providing online telehealth services
Unit Psychologist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Vacaville, CA
05.2016 - 02.2023
- Worked in an acute inpatient unit alongside a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, music therapists, and art therapists. The inpatient unit serviced the entire state of California's prison system.
- Performed comprehensive suicide and violence risk assessments through patient interviews and thorough record reviews of patients criminal file as well as past medical records.
- Directed clients for psychopharmacology, neuropsychological, and psychological assessments
- Conducted weekly therapeutic groups, including Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis, Substance Abuse, Symptom Management, and Emotional Regulation.
- Offered individual psychotherapy to persons individuals diagnosed with severe personality disorders including, Antisocial Personality Disorder exhibiting psychopathic traits, Narcissistic Personality Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorders.
- Participated in drafting sections of the manual for Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis treatment approach.
- Guided pre-licensed staff in preparing for the Professional Practice exam
- Provided didactic seminars for Psychology interns, as well as staff psychologists, in topics such as 'Extreme Self-Harm and Treatment' and 'Working with Lifers'.
- Provided 'Positive Psychology,' a validated group treatment method specifically for incarcerated populations.
- Attended case conferences, whereby interns and staff present a case with accompanying psychological assessments, to discuss and identify diagnosis and treatment.
Crisis Intervention Team Psychologist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
San Quentin, CA
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Served as the lead psychologist for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). A program to address after-hours emergencies that included mental health, suicide, self-harm, assault, intoxication, medical, and custody issues for the entire prison population, including death row inmates.
- Write comprehensive suicide risk assessments for inmates referred to CIT.
- Made appropriate decisions that included admitting a person to a Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB) for consideration of further inpatient treatment.
- Provided Assessments for the Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) - a court-mandated program to ensure inmates with developmental disabilities were provided adaptive supports for their daily functioning if the results of the assessment determine supports were needed.
- Integrate results from the DDP assessments, record review, and interview to write a comprehensive report called the California Adaptive Support Evaluations (CASE), used in CDCR developmental disabilities assessments.
Psychology Intern
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez, CA
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Completed 2000 hours of the pre-doctoral psychology internship requirement
- Gained experience on inpatient psychiatric unit at county hospital
- Conducted psychoeducational groups on diagnosis, symptom management, and medication compliance
- Met with approximately 4-5 patients per week, for individual psychotherapy that ranged from talk therapy to reality testing, education, safety planning and behavioral modification
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to establish treatment goals
- Authored detailed SOAP notes summarizing patient information
- Worked part-time in the outpatient family practice division on the Martinez campus, with patients referred by their primary care practitioners for mental health issues related to health conditions, substance abuse problems, and/or depression and anxiety related to complicated socioeconomic circumstances
- Conducted weekly one-hour sessions to alleviate symptoms affecting individual functioning
- Created treatment plans, wrote SOAP notes, consulted with patient's primary care physician when needed and provided both cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic interventions
Individual Psychotherapy
Private Practice
San Francisco, CA
05.2007 - 06.2015
- Provided weekly psychotherapy sessions for individuals and couples, specializing in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, life transitions, career transitions, and relationship issues
- Utilized cognitive behavioral, brief solution and psychodynamic interventions
- Created treatment plans and kept weekly progress notes
- Provided clinical assessments and community referrals as needed
Extra Help
San Mateo County Jail, Maguire Correctional Facility
Redwood City, CA
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Served as Extra Help-Per Diem employee at Maguire Correctional Facility
- Conducted thorough intake assessments including Suicide Risk Assessments for inmate classification
- Performed evaluations in various incarceration stages
- Evaluated inmate status for 5150 criteria during release process
- Conducted follow-up sessions with high-risk suicide-status inmates
- Inmate presentations included severe mental illness, acute alcohol and drug intoxication/withdrawal and personality disorders
- Coordinated care with San Mateo County Sheriffs department and medical team
Practicum Intern
Salvation Army - Adult Rehabilitation Center
Oakland, CA
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Conducted 50-minute therapy sessions for men with addiction and legal issues at the Salvation Army
- Managed a caseload of 9-12 clients
- Participated in individual and group supervision
- Conducted and documented detailed intake assessments using a biopsychosocial approach
- Attended weekly didactic training
Practicum Intern
Jail Psychiatric Services
San Francisco, CA
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Delivered clinical care for a diverse group of 16 incarcerated individuals in general population and Psychiatric Sheltered Living Unit
- Provided psychotherapeutic support to inmates with severe mental illness, trauma, and substance abuse
- Assisted in leading structured group therapy sessions 'Seeking Safety' and 'Thinking for a Change' for women at the Psychiatric Sheltered Living Unit (PSLU) in county jail
- Completed SOAP format documentation after every face-to-face meeting with inmates
- Participated in weekly didactic seminars, two hours of group supervision, and one hour of individual supervision weekly
- Engaged in comprehensive six-week program focused on jail environment adaptation
- Facilitated re-entry planning by connecting inmates to housing, food, mental health services, and medical resources
Case Manager
Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP)
San Francisco, CA
12.2004 - 12.2011
- Provided clinical case management for approximately 42 attorneys in the Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP), a program that helps attorneys overcome substance abuse and/or mental illness
- Provided a thorough clinical assessment interview with a diagnosis and written report
- Supervised four licensed mental health group facilitators for five LAP support groups in assigned territory
- Prepared reports for the The California State Bar Court for attorneys in the discipline system, appeared in court when necessary, and trained by the State Bar on being a witness in court
- Provided continuing education units for attorneys on the subjects of substance abuse and mental health in the legal profession as part of their required MCLE units
- Completed Betty Ford Professionals in Residence Program, which consisted of spending a week shadowing the residents at the Betty Ford substance abuse treatment program in their daily treatment routine
Social Work Discharge Planner
Veterans Administration Hospital (VA)
Los Angeles, CA
03.2004 - 10.2004
- Provided discharge planning for patients on an inpatient dual diagnosis psychiatric unit that included arranging for housing, income, legal referrals, substance abuse and psychological services in preparation for discharge
- Performed biopsychosocial assessment interviews and compiled detailed reports
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and social workers to develop treatment plans
- Provided brief supportive counseling and organized groups for the patients on the unit
Substance Abuse Therapist
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
Los Angeles, CA
04.2001 - 01.2004
- Provided individual, group and family therapy for adolescents with substance abuse issues in a multicultural community
- Coordinated therapeutic groups for adolescents at Venice High School Campus
- Conducted intake interviews with substance abuse specific instruments and created comprehensive treatment plans
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
Inglewood, CA
04.2000 - 04.2001
- Provided psychotherapy to economically challenged, culturally diverse school aged children and their families on elementary school campuses
- Completed initial assessment interviews with children and their families followed by diagnosis and treatment plans in compliance with the Department of Mental Health requirements
- Led an educational group for parents addressing child behavioral issues
- Created curriculum for training teachers on pertinent mental health topics related to classroom behavioral management
Foster Care Social Worker
Trinity Family and Children's Services
Long Beach, CA
12.1999 - 03.2000
- Supervised case management for children in the dependency court system
- Wrote reports for the court regarding the health, welfare, and developmental progress of the child including recommendations
- Visited foster family homes to ensure the developmental, emotional, academic, medical and dental needs of each of child on the caseload
School Based Mental Health Therapist - Marriage Family Therapist Intern
Lennox Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
06.1999 - 11.1999
- Provided assessment and counseling for economically challenged children suffering from the effects of community and domestic violence, as well as sexual abuse by using art and play therapy techniques
- Collaborated with teachers to address classroom behavior issues
- Provided psychotherapy groups for middle school students, which addressed social and developmental issues
Marriage, Family Therapist Trainee
Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic
Hollywood, CA
11.1998 - 11.1999
- Provided psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families of diverse backgrounds in a low-cost community mental health clinic
- Maintained progress notes, consulted with psychiatrists, completed intake assessments
Volunteer Coordinator
San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
San Francisco, CA
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Recruited and interviewed potential volunteers to work as advocates for children who are dependents of the court due to Child Protective Services involvement because of neglect, physical or sexual abuse
- Helped to train volunteers on the dependency court system, child abuse topics, and family dynamics
- Helped volunteers prepare court reports and collaborate with the child's attorney for advocacy in the court
Education
Doctorate of Forensic Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Alliant International University
San Francisco, CA01.2016
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, CA01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.1994
Professional Licenses
Licensed Psychologist #PSY31257 issued on 09/16/19
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist #MFT40052 issued on 10/27/03
NPI# 1891901914
Certified Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) evaluator to determine psychological suitability as part of the employment process of hiring various law enforcement and investigator positions.
Professional Associations
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- California Psychological Association (CPA)
Psychology Assessments
- Experience with the following pyschology asssessments: Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, or C-SSRS, Violence Risk Screening-10 (V-RISK-10), The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale®, Fifth Edition (WAIS®-5), Wide Range Achievement Test -4 (WRAT4), Minnesota Multiphasic personality Assessment-3 (MMPI-3) Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) , Rorschach®- R-PAS scoring system, Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCLR), Historical Clinicial Risk Managament -20 (HCR-20), STATIC-99, Miller Forensic Assessment of Symptoms Test (MFAST) Structured Inventory of Malingered Symptomatology™ (SIMS), Patient Health Questionnaire -9 (PHQ-9) Beck Depression Inventory, Adverse Chiidhood Experiences Scale (ACES), Dissociative Experiences Scale-II
Professional Training
- Attended a week long Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training by Shari Manning, Ph.D. Certified by the DBT Linehan Board of Certification.
- 10/03/23 Assessing Threats and Violence Risk on Campus, in the Workplace and Community with the WAVR-21
- 10/04/23 – 10/5/23 Advanced Threat Assessment and Threat Management: Front Line Defense for Evolving Threats, Dr. J. Reid Meloy, PhD, ABPP
- 10/26/24 Digital Threat Assessment - using social media to determine level of threat for a persons risk of violence.
- 11/16/123 – 11/17/23 Darkstone-Certified Official Hare PCL-R Training Program Live Webinar, Dr. J. Reid Meloy, PhD, ABPP
Timeline
BetterHelp
04.2023 - Current
Crisis Intervention Team Psychologist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
04.2021 - 04.2022
Unit Psychologist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
05.2016 - 02.2023
Psychology Intern
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - 09.2015
Extra Help
San Mateo County Jail, Maguire Correctional Facility
07.2014 - 10.2014
Practicum Intern
Salvation Army - Adult Rehabilitation Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
Practicum Intern
Jail Psychiatric Services
09.2012 - 06.2013
Individual Psychotherapy
Private Practice
05.2007 - 06.2015
Case Manager
Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP)
12.2004 - 12.2011
Social Work Discharge Planner
Veterans Administration Hospital (VA)
03.2004 - 10.2004
Substance Abuse Therapist
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
04.2001 - 01.2004
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
04.2000 - 04.2001
Foster Care Social Worker
Trinity Family and Children's Services
12.1999 - 03.2000
School Based Mental Health Therapist - Marriage Family Therapist Intern
Lennox Unified School District
06.1999 - 11.1999
Marriage, Family Therapist Trainee
Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic
11.1998 - 11.1999
Volunteer Coordinator
San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
08.1996 - 08.1997
Doctorate of Forensic Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Alliant International University
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Loyola Marymount
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Arizona