Provided individual and group therapy to victims of elder abuse in temporary residential facility
Temporary-Licensed Psychologist
River Park Psychology Consultants
Wichita, KS
01.2010 - 09.2013
Provided psychological testing and evaluations for the state of Kansas to individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits
Provided individual therapy
Practicum Student/Psychological Intern
Providence Community Services
Anaheim, CA
08.2006 - 07.2008
Completed a 9-month therapy practicum, then a 1-year internship working with families in crisis in the community
Provided individual and family therapy for children and adolescents, and their families
Utilized play therapy techniques when applicable
Provided in-home counseling when necessary to families without transportation
Provided information to court when necessary in determining appropriate placement for children when neglect or abuse occurred
Practicum Student
Anne Sippi Clinics
Los Angeles, CA
09.2005 - 07.2006
Completed eight psychological batteries for clients with severe mental illness, assessing intellectual, emotional, and personality functioning
Facilitated psycho-educational groups for clients with severe mental illness, which focused on hygiene, proper self-care, adherence to medication, and social skills
Facilitated creative expression groups utilizing art and music for clients with severe mental illness
Sex-Offense Treatment Specialist
Arizona Youth Associates
Glendale, AZ
01.2003 - 05.2004
Provided individual, group, and family therapy in a locked group home setting to adolescents in a who had committed sexual offenses
Provided reports to the court regarding clients' progress in treatment
Utilized a client-centered approach, and included creative expression techniques whenever possible
Assessor
Berea Childrens Home and Family Services
Berea, OH
09.2000 - 04.2001
Conducted in-home or in-court assessments to establish mental and behavioral health services and determine appropriate intervention strategies for at-risk youth