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Jakobi Felton
Psychologist
Houston,TX
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Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-doctoral Fellow
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted pre-transplant psychosocial evaluations for individuals in consideration for solid-organ kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants
- Co-facilitated group therapy for patients in various stages of the transplant process
- Provided inpatient and outpatient individual therapy for transplant, cancer, and pulmonary clinics
Doctoral Intern – Integrated Primary Care
National Psychology Training Consortium University Health Lakewood Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- -Provide brief psychotherapy intervention to patients in family medicine and maternal care settings
- -Provide pain assessments for spinal cord stimulator (SCS) and peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS) implantation procedures
- -Supervise practicum students in psychotherapy and brief intervention practices
- -Provide lectures to medical students on various topics related to psychology and IPC
Psychometrist
Debra Lewis and Associates
01.2022 - 06.2024
- -Administer cognitive evaluations to clients in need of social security and disability benefits
- -Conducted behavioral observations on mental status
- -Score assessments and write reports detailing observations, assessment results, and recommendations
- Supervisor: Dr. Debra M. Lewis, Ph.D.
Advanced Practicum Student
Emory/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Solid Organ Transplant - Cardiology
08.2023 - 05.2024
- - Provide assessment and brief psychotherapy interventions for patients pre- and post-transplant
- -Assess readiness for organ transplant through comprehensive evaluation of both primary caregiver and patient
- - Provide consultation and psychoeducation to patients and caregivers in both inpatient and outpatient environment
- - Conduct interventions in Teen-Clinic to prepare patients for transitioning to adult care
Graduate Student/Counselor
Positive Impact Health Centers
08.2022 - 07.2023
- -Provide individual therapeutic interventions in a community health setting to a diverse population
- -Conduct consultations and intake interviews for new patients
- -Administer evidence-based assessments and provide diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on patient conceptualization
- -Co-facilitate the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) group weekly to patients in recovery from substance use
Graduate Student/Psychometrist
Intown Pediatric and Behavioral Wellness
08.2021 - 07.2022
- -Administered cognitive evaluations to clients ages 0-7 years to evaluate for developmental disorders and learning disabilities
- -Conducted behavioral observations on mental status of client at the time of testing
- -Collaborated with supervising psychologist and post-doctoral fellows in case formulation, diagnosis, and intervention recommendations for clients
- -Provided direct play therapy to clients in the form of play therapy and behavioral intervention
Registered Behavior Technician
Spectacular Kids ABA and Consulting
05.2018 - 07.2020
- -Provided ABA therapy to clients 2-10 years of age with ASD
- -Data Collection on intervention
- -Facilitated client transition from clinical to academic settings
- Supervisor: Amy Wang, M.S., BCBA
Education
Master of Science -
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05-2025
Master of Science (M.S.) - Clinical Psychology
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA08-2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2017
Affiliations
- National Register of Health Service Psychologists - August 2024 – Present
- Georgia Psychological Association - May 2022 – May 2024
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - May 2021
- Mandated Reporter Training Completed - June 2022
Community Service
Community Outreach, 2021-05, 2021-08, Clarkston Community Center Mercer University Supervisor: Dr. Davielle Lakind, Ph.D.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Dissertation Topic: Operationalized Guidelines for Shared Decision Making with an Emphasis on Cultural Competence in Psychological Practice
- Dissertation Proposal Defense: Successfully Defended October 19, 2023
- Dissertation Defense: Scheduled for December 5, 2024
- Enhancing Ethnic Minority Psychology Graduate Student Recruitment Through Mentorship
- Data Fully Collected
- Poster Submission, SEPA 2024
- SEPA Graduate Student Research Award Finalist, Spring 2024
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Psychopathology
- Health Psychology I and II
- Cognitive Assessment
- Psychometric Theory and Assessment
- Clinical Interviewing
- Evidence Based Assessment & Treatment I and II
- Cognitive and Affective Processes
- Advanced Statistical Methods
- Personality Assessment
- Lifespan and Developmental Psychology
- Biological Bases of Behavior
- Integrated Primary Healthcare
- Individual and Cultural Diversity
- Psychopharmacology
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- Child Psychopathology
- Consultation and Supervision
- Child and Family Behavior Therapy
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Leadership Positions
- Teaching Assistant - Evidence Based Practices I - January 2022
- Program Coordinator - HBCU Mentoring Program - March 2022 – June 2024
- Guest Lecturer - Mercer College of Health Professions, Department of Clinical Psychology, Atlanta, GA - 2022
- Guest Lecturer - Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Acute Care Team- Cardiac Unit - 2023
- Guest Lecturer - Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Acute Care Team- Cardiac Unit - 2024
- Guest Lecturer - University Health, Lakewood Medical Center, Family Medicine - 2024-Ongoing
- Interviewer - Prospective Student Interviews - March 2022
- Student Mentor - Bear Achievement Mentoring Program - December 2020 - May 2022
- Pediatric Liaison - MD Anderson Cancer Center, TMC - October 2017 - August 2020
Timeline
Post-doctoral Fellow
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2025 - Current
Doctoral Intern – Integrated Primary Care
National Psychology Training Consortium University Health Lakewood Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Advanced Practicum Student
Emory/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Solid Organ Transplant - Cardiology
08.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Student/Counselor
Positive Impact Health Centers
08.2022 - 07.2023
Psychometrist
Debra Lewis and Associates
01.2022 - 06.2024
Graduate Student/Psychometrist
Intown Pediatric and Behavioral Wellness
08.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Spectacular Kids ABA and Consulting
05.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio
Master of Science (M.S.) - Clinical Psychology
Mercer University
Master of Science -
Mercer University