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Laura Degrandis

Avon,OH

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Eliza Bryant Elder Justice Center
Cleveland, OH
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • 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

Education

Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology

Argosy University-Orange County
Orange, CA
12.2009

Master of Arts - Professional Counseling

Argosy University-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
02.2004

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
05.2000

Timeline

Eliza Bryant Elder Justice Center
02.2020 - 11.2020

Temporary-Licensed Psychologist

River Park Psychology Consultants
01.2010 - 09.2013

Practicum Student/Psychological Intern

Providence Community Services
08.2006 - 07.2008

Practicum Student

Anne Sippi Clinics
09.2005 - 07.2006

Sex-Offense Treatment Specialist

Arizona Youth Associates
01.2003 - 05.2004

Assessor

Berea Childrens Home and Family Services
09.2000 - 04.2001

Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology

Argosy University-Orange County

Master of Arts - Professional Counseling

Argosy University-Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

John Carroll University
Laura Degrandis