Dr. Astrid Heathcote
PHOENIX,AZ
Summary
Empathetic Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics. Empathetic [Job Title] with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics. Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with 25 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. Adept at consultations for new patients and maintaining relationships with existing ones. Kind Clinical Psychologist with superior knowledge of evidence-based psychological treatment procedures. Successful at planning individualized treatments and maintaining relationships with clients. Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
10.1998 - Current
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Treated various anxiety disorders, using exposure therapies such as in vivo, imaginal and virtual reality exposure.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Trained in techniques such as hypnosis, stress reduction therapy and play therapy to improve outcomes.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using [Software].
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
Education
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Minneapolis, MN10.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.1988
Skills
- Emotional Disorders
- Clinical Psychology
- Group Therapy
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Therapy and Counseling
- Clinical Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Best Practices and Standards
- Clinical Evaluation
- Patient Consultations
- Patient Screening
- Mental Health Treatment
- Administration and Management
- Interviewing Techniques
- Research and Observation
- Psychological Evaluations
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Relaxation Techniques
- Educational Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Public Safety and Security
- Electronic Charting
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychologist Collaboration
- Ongoing Assessments
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Diagnosis and Evaluations
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medication Identification
- Session Documentation
- Anxiety Assessment
- First Aid
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Major Depression
- Research
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist, AZ license # 3557
- E. Passport to practice interjurisdictional Telepsychology, #10031
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
10.1998 - Current
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
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