Pre-Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD) with specialized training in integrated primary care, behavioral medicine, and academic health systems. Experienced in brief, evidence-based psychotherapy, psychodiagnostic assessment, and crisis stabilization within fast-paced medical and collegiate care environments. Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (psychiatry, primary care, nutrition, and wellness services) to address biopsychosocial contributors to health, trauma, and chronic stress. Committed to culturally responsive, equity-centered care for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and underserved populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Clinician
The Village Paradigm
Atlanta
08.2025 - Current
Provide individual and family psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults, focusing on identity development, relationships, and life transitions.
Deliver affirming, culturally responsive care for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Maintain a small, supervised caseload while developing private-practice competencies.
Participate in ongoing supervision, consultation, and professional development.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Georgia State University Counseling Center
Atlanta
07.2024 - 08.2025
Delivered brief and short-term evidence-based psychotherapy to medically and psychosocially complex patients presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, somatic stress, sleep disturbance, health-related anxiety, and adjustment to medical and life stressors.
Conducted psychodiagnostic intakes and health-focused assessments using CCAPS and structured interviews to guide treatment planning.
Delivered crisis stabilization and urgent care services for high-risk presentations, including suicidality, trauma exposure, and acute stress reactions.
Served as designated intake clinician within an integrated care model, collaborating with psychiatry, primary care, nutrition, and wellness teams to address biopsychosocial and social-determinant contributors to health.
Functioned as a behavioral health consultant in psychiatry case conferences, providing diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations.
Provided long-term specialty psychotherapy and systems-navigation support addressing housing, academic accommodations, financial stressors, and access to care.
Co-facilitated graduate student therapy groups and developed The Panther’s Guide: Building Healthy Relationships & Boundaries, a campus-wide behavioral health prevention and psychoeducation program.
Supervised doctoral trainees and participated in multidisciplinary outreach and population-level mental health promotion initiatives.
Advanced Doctoral Trainee
California State University - Integrated Health Services
Sacramento
08.2023 - 07.2024
Provided behavioral health treatment within an integrated medical–mental health care model for patients presenting with mood disorders, trauma, stress-related conditions, eating concerns, identity-related stress, and adjustment to health and life transitions.
Conducted psychodiagnostic intakes and behavioral health assessments to inform treatment planning and interdisciplinary medical collaboration.
Served as a consulting behavioral health clinician for multidisciplinary eating-disorder case conferences.
Provided crisis intervention, risk assessments, and urgent care services in collaboration with medical providers and athletics departments.
Co-facilitated LGBTQIA+ affirming support groups focused on identity stress, coping, and social support.
Delivered psychoeducation and wellness programming addressing stress management, boundaries, and behavioral health promotion.
Collaborated regularly with primary care providers, psychiatry, and nutrition services to support holistic patient care.
Supervised and mentored peer counselors, providing clinical guidance and facilitating monthly skill-building training sessions.
Doctoral Trainee
California State University - Integrated Health Services
Sacramento
07.2022 - 07.2023
Provided brief individual counseling (in-person and telehealth) to undergraduate and graduate students of diverse backgrounds.
Provided psychodiagnostic intake interviews and integrated CCAPS into the assessment.
Co-facilitated a weekly support group (Queer Connect) for LGBTQIA+ students at the PRIDE Center.
Assisted clients with case management issues (e.g., finding student housing, scholarships, job placement).
Consulted with supervisors, staff, and other counseling interns regarding cases and resources.
Worked collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and nutritionists, among other professionals.
Attended monthly diversity/professional development seminars that focus on multicultural challenges within clinical practice.
Clinical Psychology Practicum Trainee
Capital Psychological Assessment
Sacramento
01.2022 - 06.2022
Performed psychological evaluations (WAIS-IV, WRAT 5, MMPI-2, & PAI) for California State University - Sacramento students.
Conducted clinical interviews with new clients to collect data for diagnosis and recommended treatment.
Held therapy sessions with students to provide feedback on assessment results and to provide suggestions for treatment and special accommodations.
Admissions Counselor/Specialist
Columbia University
New York
10.2018 - 08.2021
Counseled students throughout the entire enrollment cycle, from prospective applicant to admitted student.
Planned and executed prospect engagement initiatives, including drafting communication plans, developing presentations, and representing the university at virtual program events.
Recruited and enrolled undergraduate seniors from the top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of Columbia University’s diversity initiative to connect top African American talent with Fortune 500 companies.
Reviewed and made final decisions on Master of Science (MS) applications.
Managed relationships with global partners and university representatives to curate a diverse pipeline of prospective international students.
Trained and supervised four student interns providing enrollment support.
Enrollment Operations Assistant
Columbia University
New York
06.2016 - 10.2018
Processed over 2,000 masters, non-degree, and summer high school applications per semester.
Managed and created mass communications with prospective students regarding important deadline reminders, missing application materials, and other general application process information.
Executed thorough fraud reviews and background checks on applications.
Coordinated weekly Admissions Enrollment reporting to the Dean of Students, regarding: applicant demographics, number of applications submitted, number of admitted and rejected applicants, etc..
Registrar Assistant
Herzing University
Winter Park
04.2015 - 04.2016
Academically counseled students in the Nursing and Physical Therapist Assistant programs; Helped students apply for and receive work-study jobs during their enrollment at the university.
Managed and reviewed the attendance of over 800 students to ensure that all students followed the 14-day Attendance Policy.
Education
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Alliant International University
Sacramento, CA
08.2025
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Alliant International University
Sacramento, CA
06.2023
Master of Science - Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Columbia University
New York, NY
05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2014
Affiliations
Sacramento Valley Psychological Association (SVPA)
New York State Dispute Resolution Association
Volunteer Experience
Sacramento LGBT Community Center, Sacramento, CA, 12/01/22, 12/01/22, World Aids Day Volunteer, Assisted with registration, decorated, coordinated games and activities, and greeted guests.
Sacramento LGBT Community Center, Sacramento, CA, 10/01/22, 10/01/22, Queer Prom Chaperone, Decorated, hosted, and chaperoned for the high school Queer Prom.
Leadership Experience
New Student Orientation Leader, Alliant International University, 08/01/23, 08/01/24
Communications Committee Chair, Office of Student Affairs - Columbia University, 05/01/20, 08/01/21
Josephine Almanzar, Psy.D., Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Psychologist, Georgia State University Counseling Center – Atlanta Campus, (404)-413-1640, jalmanzar@gsu.edu
Rebecca Thompson, Ph.D., Coordinator of Training, Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Psychologist, University of California, Davis, Student Health & Counseling Services, (530)-752-2300, rtthompson@ucdavis.edu
Emil Rodolfa, Ph.D., Professor, Dissertation Chair, Licensed Psychologist, Alliant International University’s California School of Professional Psychology, (916)-561-3227, erodolfa@alliant.edu
Timeline
Postdoctoral Clinician
The Village Paradigm
08.2025 - Current
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Georgia State University Counseling Center
07.2024 - 08.2025
Advanced Doctoral Trainee
California State University - Integrated Health Services
08.2023 - 07.2024
Doctoral Trainee
California State University - Integrated Health Services
07.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Psychology Practicum Trainee
Capital Psychological Assessment
01.2022 - 06.2022
Admissions Counselor/Specialist
Columbia University
10.2018 - 08.2021
Enrollment Operations Assistant
Columbia University
06.2016 - 10.2018
Registrar Assistant
Herzing University
04.2015 - 04.2016
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Alliant International University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Alliant International University
Master of Science - Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Sr. Clinician - Associate Director Clinician at Pfizer (China) Research & Development CenterSr. Clinician - Associate Director Clinician at Pfizer (China) Research & Development Center
Mental Health Clinician (TMS Clinician) at Monarch Mental Health Group AustraliaMental Health Clinician (TMS Clinician) at Monarch Mental Health Group Australia
Outpatient Clinician & School Based- Clinician at a Day Treatment at Astor Services for Children & FamiliesOutpatient Clinician & School Based- Clinician at a Day Treatment at Astor Services for Children & Families