Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Dr. Stephanie Hanks

Summary

Compassionate Doctor of Clinical Psychology who focuses on a holistic view of clients in a broader social and system context. Dedicated to directing all efforts toward person-centered and humanistic dimensions of psychotherapy that are the heart of therapeutic effectiveness. Committed to contribute creatively to improving the human condition. Well-versed in various psychological techniques and approaches, to address the challenges clients face through interdisciplinary psychology.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Psychologist Provisional Status/Psychometrician

Dr. Stuart Nathan And Associates
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, improving mental health outcomes.
  • Conducted psychological assessments for bariatric, pain management, and fertility evaluations.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with clients, fostering a supportive environment for therapy sessions.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, helping clients navigate challenging situations effectively.
  • Accumulated supervision hours for licensure.
  • Modified therapeutic techniques based on individual client needs, maximizing engagement in the therapeutic process.

Psychology Intern

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Provided psychotherapy incorporating humanistic-integrative approaches
  • Utilized various treatment methods such as strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance commitment therapy to assist with wide ranges of psychological and/or substance issues
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions
  • Conducted psychological assessments for adults to help address variety of clinical concerns or for diagnostic clarification
  • Informed clients and multidisciplinary teams of assessment results.

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Lionrock Recovery
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy within the largest accredited online addiction recovery program
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients to appropriate resources.

Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Volunteers Of America Southwest
06.2016 - 09.2016
  • Providing case management services to individuals, families, and veterans who are experiencing homelessness
  • Assist in solving practical and immediate challenges to obtaining permanent housing
  • Connecting these households to resources to help them improve their overall quality of life, achieving long term goals, and housing stability.

Bartender/Shift Manager

Two Fools Tavern
01.2011 - 05.2016
  • Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory
  • Very high paced work environment, involving excellent multi-tasking skills, providing efficient and friendly customer service.

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Saybrook University
Pasadena, CA
03.2021

Master of Science - Human Services Specializing in Counseling Studies

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2007

Skills

  • Treatment development
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Crisis Management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self Motivation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Rapport Building
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

    Betty Lou Psychology Award- Psychology Intern of the Year

    Alvarado Parkway Institute


    Women of Color Who Are Single Mothers by Choice  

    A dissertation by Stephanie Hanks, Saybrook University ProQuest Dissertations Publishing

Certification

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern

Pursuing BCIA in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback

Timeline

Licensed Psychologist Provisional Status/Psychometrician

Dr. Stuart Nathan And Associates
08.2021 - Current

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Lionrock Recovery
01.2018 - 05.2019

Psychology Intern

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
08.2017 - 06.2019

Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Volunteers Of America Southwest
06.2016 - 09.2016

Bartender/Shift Manager

Two Fools Tavern
01.2011 - 05.2016

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Saybrook University

Master of Science - Human Services Specializing in Counseling Studies

Capella University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern

Pursuing BCIA in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback

Dr. Stephanie Hanks