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LAWRIE IGNACIO, PSY.D.

Honolulu

Summary

Seasoned psychologist with a strong background in academic teaching, training, and research. Innovator, co-creator of two integrative approaches to psychotherapy. Experience in developing academic graduate-level curriculum, supporting accreditation, and conducting psychology training for peers and graduate students. Demonstrated skills in student mentorship, fostering critical thinking abilities. Pro bono community-based contributions include the successful implementation of an innovative pro bono virtual mental health clinic for Hawaii's uninsured population.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-founder of Self-Meaning Based Therapy

The Wellness Institute: A Triad Company
Honolulu
05.2023 - Current
  • Co-created a new, integrative approach to psychotherapy called Self-Meaning Based Therapy (SMBT)
  • Co-created a new integrative approach to couple therapy called Intensive Psychodynamic Couple Therapy (IPCT)
  • Design and co-facilitate live, virtual trainings for psychologists, therapists, and therapist-trainees in the method and clinical applications of SMBT
  • Provide presentations on SMBT at national and international conferences
  • Published article on IPCT in Group journal
  • Academic article on SMBT submitted for publication

Co-Founder

Hawaii Pro Bono Mental Health Clinic
Honolulu
05.2020 - Current
  • Provide periodic consultation to online, pro-bono mental health clinic continuing to serve uninsured individuals in need of mental health care in Hawaii
  • Originated as the Hawaii Pro Bono COVID-19 Project, created to address the needs of this population in Hawaii during the COVID crisis
  • Co-created a multi-disciplinary initiative that united each mental health care community in Hawaii with the common goal of ensuring that as many Hawaii residents as possible have access to quality mental health care

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Private Practice
Honolulu
02.2012 - Current
  • Hawaii State Psychologist License #PSY-1311
  • Provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families.
  • Attend professional development trainings to stay up-to-date on best practices in the field.

Adjunct Professor of Psychology

California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed and taught courses in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, History and Systems of Psychology, and Psychodynamic Couple Therapy for graduate psychology students.
  • Evaluated student performance through written assessments, practical examinations and presentations.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and assessment results for all students enrolled in courses.

Adjunct Associate Professor

HI School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade
Honolulu
03.2019 - 07.2020
  • Developed and taught courses in clinical psychology and psychological assessment.
  • Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions on various topics.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations.
  • Facilitated group discussions to enhance understanding of psychology concepts and psychological assessment tools.
  • Connected with struggling students to offer additional support and enhance learning.
  • Maintained complete and accurate classroom records, including attendance and grades.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Hawaii School of Professional Psychology at Argosy
Honolulu
08.2008 - 03.2019
  • Developed and taught courses in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and professionalization groups.
  • Utilized range of instructional strategies and multimedia approaches to diversify instruction.
  • Connected with struggling students to offer additional support and enhance learning.
  • Supervised graduate students in their clinical research projects.
  • Mentored doctoral students in the completion of dissertation projects, to include research publication and presentations of their work.
  • Co-authored articles with students for publication in professional journals based on students' dissertation work.
  • Served on APA Accreditation Committee for two successful consecutive terms.
  • Served as Director of Internship Training for two consecutive years.
  • Served as Co-Chair of the Clinical Psy.D. Program for one year.
  • Participated in faculty committees related to curriculum development.
  • Maintained complete and accurate classroom records, including attendance and grades.

Post-Doctoral Psychology Intern

Department of Health, Adult Mental Health Division
Honolulu
09.2005 - 06.2007
  • Tracked and monitored mentally ill defendants on court-ordered conditional release as a Forensic Coordinator.
  • Conducted intake interviews with clients to assess their mental health needs.
  • Conducted psychological risk assessments and interpreted results to develop treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with other professionals and the Mental Health Family Court system to develop treatment plans to moderate risk.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed, including risk assessment and safety planning.
  • Assisted in the development of new program initiatives.
  • Attended weekly case conferences to discuss progress of clients' treatment plans.

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Clinical Psychology

Argosy University/Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2004

Master of Arts - Philosophy

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
08-1991

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
06-1987

Certification

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Hawaii, PSY-1311

Awards

2013-2014 Argosy University, Hawaii Faculty of the Year Award, 2012-13 Argosy University, Hawaii Faculty of the Year Award, 2009 Hawaii Psychological Association (HPA) Instructor of the Year Award, 2021 Hawaii Psychological Association (HPA) Distinguished Service Award

Accomplishments

2013-2014 Argosy University, Hawaii Faculty of the Year Award
2012-13 Argosy University, Hawaii Faculty of the Year Award
2009 Hawaii Psychological Association (HPA) Instructor of the Year Award

2021 Hawaii Psychological Association (HPA) Distinguished Service Award

Affiliations

Cisneros, J.J., Imada, K., Keaney, M., Ignacio, L.A., & Omizo, M.M. (2014, October). Intravenous

drug users and HIV: A qualitative study. Paper presented at the American Psychiatric Association Meeting, San Francisco, California.

Fuger, K., Acklin, M.W., Nguyen, A., Ignacio, L., & Gowensmith, W.N. (2014). Quality of criminal

responsibility reports submitted to the Hawaii judiciary. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 37, 3, 272-280.

Gullu-McPhee, S., Ignacio, L., & Omizo, M. (2014, May). Adult attachment styles and relationships

satisfaction among lesbians. Poster presented at the annual American Psychiatric Association Convention, New York, NY.

Gullu-McPhee, S., Ignacio, L.A., Omizo, M.M., Imada, K., Cisneros, J.J., & Keaney, M. (2014,

October). Adult attachment styles and relationship satisfaction among lesbians and gay males. Paper presented at the annual Hawai'i Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Gowensmith, N., Ignacio, L., Pedro, D.K., Lichton, A., Bieda, E. (2006). Development of a statewide

forensic mental health system. Paper presentation at the annual convention of the Hawaii Psychological Association. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Gullu-McPhee, S., Ignacio, L., & Omizo, M. (2014, May). Adult attachment styles and relationships satisfaction among lesbians. Poster presented at the annual American Psychiatric Association Convention, New York, NY.

Gullu-McPhee, S., Ignacio, L.A., Omizo, M.M., Imada, K., Cisneros, J.J., & Keaney, M. (2014, October). Adult attachment styles and relationship satisfaction among lesbians and gay males. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Hawai‘i Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Ignacio, L. & Taylor, G. (Winter 2017). Combining couple therapy with individual therapy by the same therapist team using early memories: Exploration of a new model. Group, 41, 3 323-336.

Imada, K., Keaney, M., Cisneros, J., Ignacio, L., & Omizo, M. (2015, October). HIV positive needle users, gay and bisexual males. Paper presented at the American Psychiatric Association Institute for Psychiatric Services, New York, NY.

Keaney, M., Cisneros, J., Imada, K., Ignacio, L., & Omizo, M. (2015, October). Emotional attachment and satisfaction with relationship among gay males. Paper presented at the American Psychiatric Association Institute for Psychiatric Services, New York, NY.

Keaney, M., Cisneros, J.J., Imada, K., Ignacio, L.A., & Omizo, M.M. (2014, October). Adult

attachment styles & relationship satisfaction among gay men. Paper presented at the annual Hawai'i Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Nguyen, A., Acklin, M.W., Fuger, K., Gowensmith, N., & Ignacio, L. (2011). Freedom in paradise:

Quality of conditional release reports submitted to the Hawai`i Judiciary. International Journal of Psychiatry and Law, 34, 341-348.

Omizo, M.M., Kim, B.S.K, Matsuoka, R. & Ignacio, L. (2011, August). Cultural issues and HIV clients. Paper presented at the annual American Psychological Association Convention,

Washington, D.C.

Omizo, M.M., Kim, B.S.K., Valenti, M.P., & Ignacio, L. (2009, August). A qualitative study on HIV

patients. Paper presented at the annual American Psychological Association Conference, Toronto, Canada.

Omizo, M.M., Kim, B.S.K, Matsuoka, R. & Ignacio, L. (2011, August). Counseling HIV clients: A

qualitative study. Paper presented at the annual American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D.C.

Publications

  • Cisneros, J.J., Imada, K., Keaney, M., Ignacio, L.A., & Omizo, M.M. (2014, October). Intravenous drug users and HIV: A qualitative study. Paper presented at the American Psychiatric Association Meeting, San Francisco, California.
  • Fuger, K., Acklin, M.W., Nguyen, A., Ignacio, L., & Gowensmith, W.N. (2014). Quality of criminal responsibility reports submitted to the Hawaii judiciary. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 37, 3, 272-280.
  • Gullu-McPhee, S., Ignacio, L., & Omizo, M.M. (2014, May). Adult attachment styles and relationships satisfaction among lesbians. Poster presented at the annual American Psychiatric Association Convention, New York, NY.
  • Gullu-McPhee, S., Ignacio, L.A., Omizo, M.M., Imada, K., Cisneros, J.J., & Keaney, M. (2014, October). Adult attachment styles and relationship satisfaction among lesbians and gay males. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Hawai'i Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Gowensmith, N., Ignacio, L., Pedro, D.K., Lichton, A., Bieda, E. (2006). Development of a statewide forensic mental health system. Paper presentation at the annual convention of the Hawaii Psychological Association. Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Gullu-McPhee, S., Ignacio, L., & Omizo, M. (2014, May). Adult attachment styles and relationships satisfaction among lesbians. Poster presented at the annual American Psychiatric Association Convention, New York, NY.
  • Gullu-McPhee, S., Ignacio, L.A., Omizo, M.M., Imada, K., Cisneros, J.J., & Keaney, M. (2014, October). Adult attachment styles and relationship satisfaction among lesbians and gay males. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Hawai'i Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
  • Ignacio, L. & Taylor, G. (Winter 2017). Combining couple therapy with individual therapy by the same therapist team using early memories: Exploration of a new model. Group, 41, 3 323-336.
  • Imada, K., Keaney, M., Cisneros, J., Ignacio, L., & Omizo, M. (2015, October). HIV positive needle users, gay and bisexual males. Paper presented at the American Psychiatric Association Institute for Psychiatric Services, New York, NY.
  • Keaney, M., Cisneros, J., Imada, K., Ignacio, L., & Omizo, M. (2015, October). Emotional attachment and satisfaction with relationship among gay males. Paper presented at the American Psychiatric Association Institute for Psychiatric Services, New York, NY.
  • Keaney, M., Cisneros, J.J., Imada, K., Ignacio, L.A., & Omizo, M.M. (2014, October). Adult attachment styles & relationship satisfaction among gay men. Paper presented at the annual Hawai'i Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Nguyen, A., Acklin, M.W., Fuger, K., Gowensmith, N., & Ignacio, L. (2011). Freedom in paradise: Quality of conditional release reports submitted to the Hawai'i Judiciary. International Journal of Psychiatry and Law, 34, 341-348.
  • Omizo, M.M., Kim, B.S.K, Matsuoka, R. & Ignacio, L. (2011, August). Cultural issues and HIV clients. Paper presented at the annual American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D.C.
  • Omizo, M.M., Kim, B.S.K, Valenti, M.P., & Ignacio, L. (2009, August). A qualitative study on HIV patients. Paper presented at the annual American Psychological Association Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Omizo, M.M., Kim, B.S.K, Matsuoka, R. & Ignacio, L. (2011, August). Counseling HIV clients: A qualitative study. Paper presented at the annual American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D.C.
  • Sidun, N.M. (Chair), Salvador, D., Goya, L., Komori, L.A.C., Ignacio, L.A. (2004). Research informs clinicians about unique aspects of Hawaii's diverse population. Hawaii Psychological Association: Psychology, Policy and Practice, 2004 Annual Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii

Timeline

Co-founder of Self-Meaning Based Therapy

The Wellness Institute: A Triad Company
05.2023 - Current

Adjunct Professor of Psychology

California Institute of Integral Studies
05.2021 - 08.2022

Co-Founder

Hawaii Pro Bono Mental Health Clinic
05.2020 - Current

Adjunct Associate Professor

HI School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade
03.2019 - 07.2020

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Private Practice
02.2012 - Current

Associate Professor of Psychology

Hawaii School of Professional Psychology at Argosy
08.2008 - 03.2019

Post-Doctoral Psychology Intern

Department of Health, Adult Mental Health Division
09.2005 - 06.2007

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Clinical Psychology

Argosy University/Hawaii

Master of Arts - Philosophy

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Gonzaga University

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