Melinda G. Honeycutt
Milwaukie,OR
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Psychologist with extensive background in assessing and treating clients experiencing various emotional, mental and behavioral disorders. Committed to collaborative care and solutions-oriented interventions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychologist
Providence Center for Weight Management
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Compiled detailed client histories using interviews and assessments.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers, including: Millon Behavioral Medicine Diagnostic (MBMD), Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7), Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), and Drug Abuse Screen Test (DAST-10).
- Developed curriculum promoting binge eating behaviors and post-surgical body image.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops and group therapy for patients and families focusing on specific topics related to bariatric surgery.
- Supported organizational growth through outreach and educational presentations.
- Contributed to team development by providing clinical supervision to doctoral intern.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team of dietitians, surgeons and advanced practice providers to discuss treatment plans, progress and adjustment.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development by actively participating in continuing education courses, workshops, and seminars related to clinical practice advancements.
- Customized patient education materials to address diverse needs of clinic's patient population, enhancing understanding and engagement.
- Advocated for multicultural awareness through educational presentations and policy recommendations.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
Clinical Psychologist
Oregon Counseling
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Formulated comprehensive initial diagnosis, with ongoing assessment and adjustment as appropriate.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, ACT, DBT and feminist therapy techniques.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Managed caseload of 25+ clients per week, including long term and brief treatment approaches.
- Provided consultation and professional support to a team of clinicians.
- Utilized excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual client treatment using electronic health record systems.
- Regularly attended professional development trainings to expand skills and maintain clinical competence.
Temporary Staff Psychologist
Counseling Service, Lewis & Clark College
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with clients.
- Listened to clients' concerns, instructed on stress-management techniques, adjustment strategies for life changes, increasing confidence and ways to improve relationships.
- Counseled individuals regarding problems such as stress, cognitive problems, depression, gender identity, anxiety, trauma history, and interpersonal and family situations.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, ACT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Provided on-call crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Participated in collaborative campus-wide response team to identify and support students of concern.
- Linked clients to other programs and campus agencies to enhance treatment processes and instill the sense of a supportive college community.
- Met regularly with other counselors to assess individual cases and coordinate services.
- Collaborated with psychiatric and medical treatment providers to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Temporary Staff Psychologist
Student Counseling Center, Pacific University
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Counseled individuals and couples to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Co-facilitated psychotherapeutic groups focused on interpersonal processing and mindfulness skills.
- Helped clients obtain outside services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Presented training seminars to clinicians outlining interventions focused on various specific issues.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using Titanium.
Temporary Staff Psychologist
Counseling Service, Lewis & Clark College
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Documented diagnoses, interventions implemented and outcomes.
- Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
Clinical Psychologist
Northwest ADHD Treatment Center
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Offered psychological assessment services and diagnosed mental disorders for complex or unusually difficult patients.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers, including: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th Edition (WAIS-IV), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), Delis-Kaplan Executive Functioning System (D-KEFS), Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA), Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, 3rd Edition (WIAT-III), Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS), Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale (BAARS), Wender Utah Rating Scale (WURS)
- Developed in-depth reports detailing assessment results, differential diagnoses, and treatment recommendations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Attended educational programs, in-service training or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based strategies to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
Staff Psychologist
Student Counseling Center, University of Washington Tacoma
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided individual & couples brief & long-term therapy.
- Conducted drop-in/crisis triage, utilizing risk assessment protocols.
- Built and maintained relationships with college admissions offices.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Delivered effective presentations and outreach programming to student groups on varied topics.
- Outstanding Staff Member Nominee- May 2015
Doctoral Intern-Senior Staff Psychology Resident
Counseling and Psychological Services, Ohio University
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided individual & couples brief & long-term therapy, as well as drop-in/crisis triage & case management.
- Facilitated therapy groups, including: interpersonal process group, anxiety management group, & DBT skills.
- Participated in rotating on-call after hours emergency & crisis consultation to students in distress.
- Completed specialized Eating Disorders apprenticeship, also serving as a member of interdisciplinary Eating Disorders Support Team.
- Observed clinical psychology staff and attended requisite hours of supervision to develop practical knowledge and abilities.
- Worked with educational systems to provide outreach programming & educational services to students.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
Education
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Pacific University, School of Professional Psychology
Hillsboro, OR08.2013
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Pacific University, School of Professional Psychology
Portland, OR07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC06.2005
Skills
- Comprehensive assessment skills
- Proficient in bariatric pre-surgical evaluations
- Familiarity with anxiety management strategies
- Supporting mental health related to body image
- Understanding of eating disorder interventions
- Knowledge of mood disorder management strategies
- Specialized clinical experience with ADHD
- Proficient in cognitive behavioral techniques
- Acceptance and commitment therapy expertise
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and consultation
Certification
Licensed Psychologist , Oregon Board of Psychology - April 2016
Licensed Psychologist , Washington State Department of Health - January 2015 (currently inactive)
Timeline
Psychologist
Providence Center for Weight Management
09.2023 - 12.2025
Temporary Staff Psychologist
Counseling Service, Lewis & Clark College
09.2019 - 05.2020
Clinical Psychologist
Oregon Counseling
02.2019 - 01.2023
Temporary Staff Psychologist
Student Counseling Center, Pacific University
01.2019 - 07.2019
Temporary Staff Psychologist
Counseling Service, Lewis & Clark College
09.2018 - 12.2018
Clinical Psychologist
Northwest ADHD Treatment Center
04.2016 - 09.2018
Staff Psychologist
Student Counseling Center, University of Washington Tacoma
05.2014 - 11.2015
Doctoral Intern-Senior Staff Psychology Resident
Counseling and Psychological Services, Ohio University
08.2012 - 05.2014
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Pacific University, School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Pacific University, School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina