Mira B. Shore
PsyD.
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Psychologist committed to serving diverse client populations by listening to concerns and guiding them in approaching behavioral, mental and emotional problems within their cultural framework. Polished in assessing individuals to identify psychological needs and providing accurate, multiculturally appropriate, diagnosis. Well-versed in various psychological techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, feminist, multiculturally competent, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based and emotion-focused therapies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
West Chester University Counseling Center
West Chester , PA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted initial assessments and provided individual counseling and multicultural psychotherapy with caseload of 15-20 students with wide range of psychological problems
- Participate in two weekly individual supervision sessions
Pre-doctoral Intern: Outpatient Rotation
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Exton , PA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Supervisor: Dr. Bethany Dudash
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations with children, adults, and families in outpatient setting
- Provided empirically supported individual and family outpatient psychotherapy to children, adults, and families
- With a host of disorders such post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety
- Conducted risk screens and suicide assessments
- Developed, carry out, and revise individualized treatment plans
- Developed and revise individualized crisis resolution plans
- Participated in weekly individual supervision
- Engaged in weekly group supervision and case presentation
- Participated in weekly didactic trainings on various topics pertaining to clinical psychology
- Provided teletherapy via telephone and video calls during Covid-19 Crisis
Mental Health Court Rotation
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Exton , PA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Supervisor: Dr. Sarah Windfelder
- Conducted psychological and mental health status evaluations to determine client’s fit for Mental Health Court based
- On psychiatric or substance dependency history
- Requested and incorporate data and reports from ancillary sources
- Provided appropriate POMS assignment, and provide treatment and level of care recommendations based on SAMS regulations
Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Newark , DE
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided both individual and group therapy to people undergoing mandated treatment for substance use following DUI charge
- Conducted chemical dependency evaluations and biopsychosocial diagnostic evaluations
- Developed individualized treatment plans and provide treatment progress reviews to clients at discharge sessions
- Provided recommendations to state of Delaware based on either client’s successful completion of program, or early discharge into higher level of care due to program noncompliance or ongoing at-risk status
Crisis Rotation
Holcomb: Valley Creek Crisis
Exton , PA
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided telephone crisis triage and therapeutic support to residents of Chester County in the effort to supports the
- Client’s ability to remain in the community and to better access community mental health resources for follow-up care
- Conducted crisis outreaches to clients in their home, school, work, police stations, and hospitals
- Provided group psychotherapy to crisis residential clients
Psychology Extern
UPenn Counseling and Psychological Services
Philadelphia , PA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted individual relational and multicultural psychotherapy with a caseload of 7-9 students
- Participated in three weekly individual supervision sessions
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team within the clinic
Child Guidance Resource Centers
Havertown , PA
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Conducted child and family therapy with 6-8 clients weekly to work on social and behavioral goals
- Administered intake assessments with new client families
- Created and implemented play/art therapy group at CAADC homeless shelter on a weekly basis with diverse children ages 5-10
Psychological Assessment Practicum Student
Cora Services
Philadelphia , PA
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Administered cognitive, achievement, and socioemotional assessments for students in private schools
- Scored the assessment instruments (WISC-V, WIAT-III, BASC-2)
- Wrote reports summarizing findings from assessments and appropriate recommendations for students
Counseling Intern
Queens College Counseling, Health, and Wellness Center
New York
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Supervisor: Dr. Simon Shagrin
- Counseled 8-10 student clients weekly to process life circumstances and issues using psychodynamic, relational, person-centered, and multicultural modalities
- Conducted individual academic counseling as needed to guide students through school-related challenges
- Participated in weekly individual and group supervision to further explore client needs
- Partook in weekly case conference meetings with counseling staff to enrich treatment plans for clients
- Created and led stress reduction workshop to provide students with mindfulness and relaxation tools
Practicum: Career and Personal Counseling
Dean Hope Center For Educational And Psychological
New York , NY
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Consulted with group of peers on diagnosis and treatment of diverse clients
- Received group supervision in order to process client issues and create multiculturally competent treatment plans
- Created case conceptualization using Adlerian theory in order to theoretically inform client interventions
Education
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) - Clinical Psychology
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA 08.2015 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY 08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point
undefinedAffiliations
American Psychological Association January 2017-Present
Student Member
Pennsylvania Psychological Association March 2016-Present
Student Member
American Counseling Association
Student Member May 2013- May 2014
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
West Chester University Counseling Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
12.2019 - 03.2020
Pre-doctoral Intern: Outpatient Rotation
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
08.2019 - 08.2020
Mental Health Court Rotation
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
08.2019 - 08.2020
Crisis Rotation
Holcomb: Valley Creek Crisis
08.2019 - 11.2019
Psychology Extern
UPenn Counseling and Psychological Services
08.2018 - 05.2019
Child Guidance Resource Centers
08.2017 - 07.2018
Psychological Assessment Practicum Student
Cora Services
10.2016 - 06.2017
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) - Clinical Psychology
Chestnut Hill College
08.2015 - 12.2021
Counseling Intern
Queens College Counseling, Health, and Wellness Center
08.2013 - 05.2014
Practicum: Career and Personal Counseling
Dean Hope Center For Educational And Psychological
08.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Teachers College of Columbia University
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sarah Lawrence College
08.2007 - 05.2011
Professional Development
Pennsylvania Psychological Association Convention
Virtual, June 2021
Trans Health Conference
Philadelphia, PA, June, 2014, September, 2017
American Psychological Association
Washington, DC, August 2017
Pennsylvania Psychological Association Convention
Bedford, PA, June 2017
Winter Roundtable on Cross-Cultural Psychology and Education
New York, New York Teachers College, Columbia University
February 2013, February 2017, February 2018
Black Muslim Psychology 2nd Annual Conference: Deeply Rooted
Philadelphia, PA , Chestnut Hill College, July 2016, July 2017
Pursuing Justice: Bend the Arc’s 1st National Conference
Washington, DC , June, 2016
Mindfulness Education Working Group
New York, New York, Teachers College, Columbia University August 2012 – August 2013
Pardes Institution of Jewish Studies Jerusalem, Israel
Jewish text studies June 2009, July 2010, September 2011-June 2012
Presentations and Trainings
Coping Skills and Mindfulness Techniques in Psychotherapy
July 2020
2-hour training for Holcomb Behavioral Health System clinicians
Coping Skills and Mindfulness
November 2019
Two 45-minute trainings to Barrack/Akiba Hebrew Academy teachers and staff
Feminist Therapy
November 2019
2-hour training for Psychology Residents at Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Diversity Trainings Attended
Why the World is on Fire: Webinar Series August 2020
3-part online series training with Dr. Jade Logan
· Historical and Ongoing Oppression of Black African American people in the United States –Part 1
· Privilege as a Birthright for Some and Unattainable by Others – Part 2
White Women Rise: Training for Courage and Clarity in Anti-Racist Action July 2020
2-hour online training with Dr. Eleonora Bartoli
Professional Development
Pennsylvania Psychological Association Convention
Virtual, June 2021
Trans Health Conference
Philadelphia, PA, June, 2014, September, 2017
American Psychological Association
Washington, DC, August 2017
Pennsylvania Psychological Association Convention
Bedford, PA, June 2017
Winter Roundtable on Cross-Cultural Psychology and Education
New York, New York Teachers College, Columbia University
February 2013, February 2017, February 2018
Black Muslim Psychology 2nd Annual Conference: Deeply Rooted
Philadelphia, PA , Chestnut Hill College, July 2016, July 2017
Pursuing Justice: Bend the Arc’s 1st National Conference
Washington, DC , June, 2016
Mindfulness Education Working Group
New York, New York, Teachers College, Columbia University August 2012 – August 2013
Pardes Institution of Jewish Studies Jerusalem, Israel
Jewish text studies June 2009, July 2010, September 2011-June 2012
Presentations and Trainings
Coping Skills and Mindfulness Techniques in Psychotherapy
July 2020
2-hour training for Holcomb Behavioral Health System clinicians
Coping Skills and Mindfulness
November 2019
Two 45-minute trainings to Barrack/Akiba Hebrew Academy teachers and staff
Feminist Therapy
November 2019
2-hour training for Psychology Residents at Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Diversity Trainings Attended
Why the World is on Fire: Webinar Series August 2020
3-part online series training with Dr. Jade Logan
· Historical and Ongoing Oppression of Black African American people in the United States –Part 1
· Privilege as a Birthright for Some and Unattainable by Others – Part 2
White Women Rise: Training for Courage and Clarity in Anti-Racist Action July 2020
2-hour online training with Dr. Eleonora Bartoli
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