- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Enjoy participating in biking, hiking, paddleboarding, kayaking for overall physical and mental well-being
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Wendi Schirvar, PhD, LP
Clinical Psychologist
Lewes,Delaware
Summary
Licensed clinical psychologist with strong background in assessment, therapy, education and intervention in health care settings. Skilled in behavioral techniques, crisis management, and patient-centered care. Proven track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving therapeutic outcomes. Established history of educating providers on behavioral health issues. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced, evolving settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Core Faculty
Beebe Medical Group & Graduate Medical Education
10.2023 - Current
- Provide psychological therapies and assessments to patients ages 4-99 presenting with wide range of diagnoses and life skills management
- Integrating behavioral health services in primary care clinic through consultation, soft handoffs and direct provision of services
- Core faculty for Graduate Medical Education, Family Medicine Residency Training and Undergraduate Medical Education, solely providing behavioral health science education, support, didactic trainings, develop & support behavioral health curriculum rotations, support ongoing needs of program and residents
- Lead research projects to support professional development of residents and meet requirements of ACGME
- Develop fluid and relevant trainings to residents and medical students, and faculty
- Develop and implement faculty trainings pertaining mentoring, setting goals with residents, coping with neurodivergent learners
- Implement and model professional standards through communication and interactions.
- Establish collaborative goals Beebe wide to improve behavioral health services at all points of contact
- Engage local media in promotion of mental health topics and promotion of medical residency program
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients, resulting in better overall health outcomes.
- Stay current on evidence based practices through professional development to enhance knowledge, improve clinical skills and build faculty development.
- Enhance patient outcomes by employing evidence-based approaches in individual sessions.
- Manage caseloads, ensuring timely follow-ups and consistent progress toward treatment goals.
- Develope comprehensive treatment plans for patients, leading to improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Coordinated referrals between primary care physicians and psychiatrists streamlining access to appropriate resources.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client progress notes, treatment goals, and interventions for optimal continuity of care.
- Implement culturally sensitive practices when working with diverse populations, resulting in more inclusive care environments.
- Conduct psychological diagnostic interviews to accurately differentiate diagnosis, client needs and inform treatment planning.
- Lead workshops focused on stress management techniques, helping residents and faculty develop strategies for coping with challenges.
- Mentor students & residents through supervision, guidance and didactic training, enhancing their personal and professional development.
- Maintain confidential records related to individual patient treatment using [Software].
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on issues supporting personal and professional growth
- Building partnerships across Beebe network and external providers to build collaborative model of support for integrating residents.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
School Psychologist
Beacon Middle School
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: Cape Henlopen School District
- Licensed & Nationally Certified School Psychologist assuming full responsibilities of School Psychologist position including identification and evaluation of students for special education services, individual and group therapies, and support staff with consultation on behavioral disturbances and research based interventions for classroom implementation
- Work includes students identified in need of Special Education services as well as general student populations and those with 504 plans
- Provide training and clinical supervision of Doctoral Interns and Practicum students
- Develop programming to improve student school experiences by addressing mental health, social skills and learning needs
- Collaborate with staff across departments to address diverse needs
- Cape Henlopen School District
Pediatric Clinical Psychologist & COO
Child & Family Behavioral Health Clinic
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Provide psychological services to youth and their families ages 4-24
- Conduct clinical assessments, direct clinical care, development of treatment plans and psycho-educational assessments
- Conduct crisis and risk management assessments
- Work in collaboration with primary physicians including medical and school providers to problem solve and optimize care
- Address variety of diagnoses including pervasive Mood Disorders, Behavioral Disturbances, ADHD, Executive Functioning deficits, Oppositional Defiance, Relationship Disturbance, Autism and Educational Concerns
- Provide individual, parent, and group sessions
- Provide ongoing consultation and support to area health, psychiatric and educational personnel
- Oversee management and sustainability of entire practice including billing, scheduling, service delivery, marketing, online record keeping management and recruitment in line with HIPPAA and regulations
School Psychologist
East Millsboro Elementary & Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Licensed School Psychologist in K-5 Elementary & 6-8 Middle School
- Assumed full responsibilities of School Psychologist including assisting in identification, gathering of data and providing psychoeducational evaluations leading to development of Evaluation Summary for placement of students with disabilities in special education; recommend intervention strategies and programming; confer with teachers, parents, various agencies, and professionals as appropriate regarding needs of all students; conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop behavior intervention plans
Mental Health Practitioner
Independent Practice
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Provide therapeutic services to children and teens and their families in outpatient clinic setting and via Telehealth platform
- Serving children (4-18yr) and parents, with range of emotional and behavioral concerns
- Address range of academic concerns, socio-emotional, mood, behavioral and learning needs
- Consultation and coaching support services to area schools, pediatric clinics, parenting organizations
- Collaborate with clients' providers (teachers, therapists, psychiatrists) to promote behavioral change and support clients needs
- Account for measurable improvements in client outcomes through parent, patient feedback and goal achievement
- Research and Clinical Specialist in assessing and treating children with high intelligence, accelerated development and co-morbid learning and mood difficulties
Post-Doctoral Clinical Fellow
University of Minnesota-Medical School
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Provided psychological services to youth and their families through individual, family and group sessions
- Provided direct care to clients of Intensive Outpatient Programs (youth 6-18 years with emotional and behavioral disorders and parent skills training), Outpatient Behavioral Clinic and Partial Hospitalization programs
- Provided psychological services and direct clinical care through clinical assessments, diagnostic interviews, brief time-limited interventions and evidence based therapies for specific conditions
- Provided detailed feedback of interpretation of evaluations and treatments to the families
- Worked building Integrative Behavioral Medicine in Family Medicine Clinics
- Provided consultations and brief contact interventions through integrative medicine in Primary Care Clinic
- Provided research support for on-going projects
- Supported practitioners at Prairie Care in providing onsite educational training
- Developed and led Mindfulness group for adolescents in partial hospitalization program
- Provided family support regarding developmental, behavioral and other concerns including at home activities and referrals to community services as needed
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and other medical providers and school personnel
- Served in teaching and support role for interns and practicum students and provided ongoing support and training for practitioners
- Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
School Psychologist
Lionsgate Academy
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Public charter school specializing in students with Asperger's, Autism Spectrum and emotional and behavioral disorders
- Licensed School Psychologist in public charter school specializing in students with Asperger's, Autism Spectrum and emotional and behavioral disorders
- Member of therapeutic support services staff, responsible for special education evaluations, IEP goal development and implementation of behavioral services pertaining to social competency, emotion regulation and social behavioral skill development
- Provide direct support to students and families through interventions and programs, resolving interpersonal or familial problems that interfere with academic progress; provide direct training in social skills, coping skills and anger management; management of behavioral crises
- Public charter school specializing in students with Asperger's, Autism Spectrum and emotional and behavioral disorders
School Psychologist
Osceola School District
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Licensed School Psychologist in Birth -3 and K-5th grade settings
- IEP team member assisting in identification, IEP development, and placement of students with disabilities in special education; maintain service records and progress reports on students; recommend intervention strategies and programming; confer with teachers, parents, various agencies, and professionals as appropriate regarding needs of all students; conduct all duties of fully licensed School Psychologist
School Psychologist
Matoska International School
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Licensed School Psychologist in K-5 Elementary, IEP team member assisting in identification, IEP development, and placement of students with disabilities in special education; maintain service records and progress reports on students; recommend intervention strategies and programming; confer with teachers, parents, various agencies, and professionals as appropriate regarding needs of all students; conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop functional behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities; resource and support to families and staff on various psychoeducational topics; provide positive behavioral support systems for students with concerns; participate in Behavioral Intervention team to identify at risk students and implement Tier I and II behavioral interventions
Project Coordinator
University of Minnesota Educational Psychology Department
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Efficiently managed and coordinated operations of large-scale research project, including data collection and management, preparation of project summaries, supervision of project personnel (graduate students, staff, external contractors, area schools & external data collectors) and management of project activities
School Psychologist
District #276 - Minnetonka Public Schools
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Sole psychologist providing all intellectual assessments for student applicants for highly gifted program (Navigators)
- Provided testing information sessions describing tools and data; provided presentations and individual consultation to parents, teachers and administrators of highly intellectual students
School Psychologist
South Washington County Public Schools
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Assumed responsibilities for full-time licensed school psychologist on assessment and intervention team in accordance with expectations and compliance with regulations of state and national licensure
- Sole psychologist for Early Intervention team, addressing socio-emotional needs of children (B-5th grade) and their families
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Psychology, School Psychology
University of Minnesota
M.A. - Educational Psychology, School Psychology
University of Minnesota
Post-Doctoral Residency Fellowship - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 07.2015 - 09.2016
Skills
- Committed to Improved Practices & Pioneering efforts for system change
- Energetic & Innovative Problem Solver
- Effective Communicator & Leader
- Evidence Based Therapeutic & Assessment Protocol
- Student mentoring & Course planning
- Research expertise
- Team Leader and collaborator
- Organizational Planning and prioritization
- Task Management and Attention to detail
- Astute knowledge of Ethical and Licensure requirements
- Diversity awareness & Inclusion Practice
- Critical thinking & Pedagogical skills
- Legislative & Policy Innovator
Accomplishments
- Achieved efficiency in practice by introducing dynamic digital assessments for timely and thorough differentiating of diagnoses.
- Collaborated with team in the development of well being projects and advocacy.
- Produced Integrative Behavioral Health Model for Primary Care
- Supported Resident well being through direct interventive practice & didactic trainings
- Developed trainings and curriculum addressing behavioral health practice
Certification
- Delaware, Clinical Psychologist, B1-0011242
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist, 44645
- Delaware, School Psychologist, 101589
Volunteer Experience
- Red Cross Disaster Relief, Current
- MERR- Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation, 2023-Current
- Delaware Botanical Gardens, Dagsboro, DE, 2020-Current
- Rehoboth Art League, 2021-Current
- Camp Rehoboth, 2020-Current
- Legislative Liaison- MN Council of Gifted & Talented, 2018-2020
- Consultant/Presenter- Minnesota Council Gifted & Talented, 2008-2020
- SENG Liaison-State /National Appointee, 2010-2021
- Children's Hospital of Minneapolis, 1988-1990
Relatedprofessionalexperience
- Policy Liaison, Ready 4 K, 2007, Worked collaboratively with key groups and leaders statewide.
- Program Evaluator & Researcher, Way to Grow, 2005-2006, Researcher/Evaluator for inner-city program.
- Lecturer, University of Minnesota, 1994, 1995, 2008, Provided instruction for upper level undergraduate and graduate students.
- Policy Educator and Liaison, University of Minnesota, 1998-1999, Work with policy makers, University and community leaders.
- Program Evaluator, University of MN- Institute for Community Integration, 1995-1997, Evaluator for United Way Early Childhood Initiative.
- Research Assistant, University of MN- Institute for Community Integration, 1991-1992, Conducting developmental assessments for research participants.
- Research Assistant, University of Minnesota-Institute for Child Development, 1991-1994, Mother-Child Attachment Project.
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- Delaware Psychological Association
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Society for Teaching Family Medicine
- American Council of Graduate Medical Education
- Family Medicine Education Consortium
Presentations & Publications
Schirvar, W. (November, 2024). Implementing Integrative Care Decision Tree to improve patient care.
Resident and Medical Student Didactic trainings.
Schirvar, W. (October, 2024). Engaging principles of CBT in primary patient care encounters. Resident and
Medical Student Didactic trainings.
Schirvar, W. (October, 2024). Yale University LGBTQAI+ Health Initiative Certification Program. Published article in CAMP
Rehoboth Letters.
Schirvar, W. (October, 2024). Teen Anxiety: Insights for Parents & Educators. Invited interview on CoastLife media.
Schirvar, W. (September, 2024). Addressing personal biases in patient care. Resident & Medical Student Didactic trainings.
Schirvar, W. (August, 2024). Increasing personal emotional awareness to improve patient care. Resident & Medical Student
Didactic trainings.
Schirvar, W. (July, 2024). Recognizing and Addressing Burnout in Resident Training Resident & Medical Student Didactics.
Schirvar, W. (July, 2024). Having Difficult conversations. Resident and Medical Student Didactic trainings.
Schirvar, W. (June, 2024). Stinking Thinking. Understanding the role of distorted thoughts in emotional wellbeing. Resident &
Medical Student Didactic trainings.
Schirvar, W. (June, 2024). Increasing personal emotional awareness to improve patient care. Resident & Medical Student
Didactic trainings.
Schirvar, W. (June, 2024). A look into ADHD Diagnoses and Treatments in Delaware. Invited interview in Delaware Today
Magazine.
Schirvar, W. (May, 2024). Coaching Medical Residents: Barriers and Implementation. Faculty Didactics.
Schirvar, W. (April, 2024). Addressing Mental Health across the ages. Invited interview on CoastLife media.
Schirvar, W. (March, 2024). Integrating Behavioral Health in Primary Care Settings. Invited presenter at GME Grand Rounds.
Schirvar, W. (October, 2019). “Save it for World Peace! Coping with resisting and protesting. behaviors”. Invited Speaker to
Virginia Gifted/Talented State Conference.
Schirvar, W. (July, 2019). “Social Competence in Students with Advanced Intellectual Development.” InvitedPresenter
World Gifted Biennial Conference.
Schirvar, W. (July, 2019). Parenting Mis-sed Behavior: Identifying causes and solutions of children’s. misbehavior through
parent emotions and behavior. Presentation at SENG National Conference.
Schirvar, W. (November, 2018, February 2019). “Bringing the F-U....N back into Parenting”: Focusing on parenting strategies to
improve bonding and compliance while decreasing conflicts.” Presentation to MN Council of Gifted & Talented.
Schirvar, W. (September, 2018). “Parenting Skills Tips and Techniques.” Accepted Presentation
to MN Council of Gifted & Talented.
Schirvar, W. (November, 2017). “Missed Behavior: Identifying causes and practical strategies to behavioral difficulties.”
Presentation to MN Council of Gifted & Talented.
Schirvar, W. (November, 2017). “Save it for World Peace! Coping with resisting and protesting behaviors”. Presentation to MN
Council of Gifted & Talented.
Schirvar, W. (2017). Teens, Family and Media. Minnehaha Academy, St. Paul. Panelist: Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital
Age.
Lightman, N., Tumilty, M., Hill, E., Schirvar, W. and Bloomquist, M. (April 2016). Integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
Social Learning Family Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescent Depression. Minnesota Association of Children’s Mental
Health Conference
Schirvar, W. (November, 2014). “Missed Behavior: Identifying causes and practical strategies to behavioral difficulties.
Presentation to MN Council of Gifted & Talented.
Schirvar, W. (November, 2014). Identifying Gifted Preschoolers. Presentation to MN Council of. Gifted & Talented.
Schirvar, W. (July, 2014). Pragmatic Language Skills and Social Competence. Presentation at. National SENG conference.
Schirvar, W. (January, 2014). Perfectionism & Students with Advanced Intellectual Development. Presentation to staff and
families at Hastings High School.
Schirvar, W. (April, 2013). Investigating Social Competence in Students with Advanced Intellectual Development. Ph.D Thesis
University of Minnesota. Presentation to Doctoral. Committee for final defense.
Schirvar, W. (February, 2013). Addressing mental health needs in college aged students with high intelligence. Presentation
to Minnesota Chapter of Gifted & Talented.
Schirvar, W. (May, 2012). Addressing identification and needs of advanced intellectual development in the medical setting.
Presentation to faculty and staff at Lakeview Hospital & Stillwater Medical Group.
Schirvar, W. (February, 2012). “Socio-Emotional Needs of Gifted”. Presentation to community and members of St. Croix Valley
Gifted Association.
Schirvar, W. (October, 2011). “Gifted 101”. Presentation to members of community and St. Croix Valley Gifted Assoc.
McCarthy, A., Pike, A., Van Norman, E., Schirvar, W., Christ, T. (2011). Lessons Learned: Research to Practice. Findings of
Computer Based Assessment System for Reading. Office of Special Education Programs: Project Directors Conference,
Washington D.C.
Pratt, K.E., Schirvar, W., Christ, T., Clarkson, L., Park, M. (2011). Measuring Progress in Common Core Mathematics Standards:
Item Development for a Computer Adaptive Test. Office of Special Education Programs: Project Directors Conference,
Washington D.C.
Pratt, K. Schirvar, W., Park, M., Christ, T. (2011). Computer-based Mathematics Assessment to Enhance Effective Learning
Environments. Colloquium on P-12 STEM Education Research: A National Forum for Professionals researching and
teaching P-12 STEM. Education. St. Paul, MN
Schirvar, W. (November, 2010). “EduSpeak”: Encouraging collaborative conferencing between parents and educators.
(Alternative Title: Mastering the “foreign” language of the educational system to effectively meet student needs).
Symposium accepted at Annual Convention for National Association for Gifted and Talented, Atlanta, GA.
Schirvar, W. (August, 2010). Socio-Emotional Competencies of High-Ability Students. Poster Accepted at Annual Meeting for
American Psychological Association, San Diego.
Schirvar, W. M. (2004). Looking at Academic Outcomes of Gifted Children Through the Lens of Two Service Models. Masters.
Susman-Stillman, A. & Schirvar, W. (2000). National Head Start Conference University-community model for connecting
research, practice and policy.
Schirvar, W. (April, 1995). Evaluation and Measurement of Mentor Programs. Presentation at Statewide Conference for
Minnesota Mentor Leaders.
Schirvar, W. & Bloomberg, L. (1994) Evaluation of Community Initiatives. Presentation At “Building Effective Child and Family
Programs: Research and Evaluation Perspectives”, University of Minnesota-Children, Youth & Family Consortium.
Schirvar, W. & Bloomberg, L.(1993, 1992). Success By 6 Interim Reports. Minneapolis, Institute on Community Integration.
Susman, A., Schirvar, W., Teo, A. (1993). Effects of Maternal Intimate Relationship History on. Child Functioning. Poster
presented at Biennial Meeting for Society for Research in. Child Development, New Orleans, LA.
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Timeline
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Core Faculty
Beebe Medical Group & Graduate Medical Education
10.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Beacon Middle School
08.2021 - 11.2023
Pediatric Clinical Psychologist & COO
Child & Family Behavioral Health Clinic
08.2019 - 11.2023
School Psychologist
East Millsboro Elementary & Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Mental Health Practitioner
Independent Practice
07.2016 - 08.2019
Post-Doctoral Residency Fellowship - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
University of Minnesota
07.2015 - 09.2016
Post-Doctoral Clinical Fellow
University of Minnesota-Medical School
07.2015 - 09.2016
School Psychologist
Lionsgate Academy
01.2015 - 12.2015
School Psychologist
Osceola School District
01.2013 - 12.2014
School Psychologist
Matoska International School
01.2013 - 12.2013
Project Coordinator
University of Minnesota Educational Psychology Department
01.2010 - 12.2012
School Psychologist
District #276 - Minnetonka Public Schools
01.2008 - 12.2012
School Psychologist
South Washington County Public Schools
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Delaware, Clinical Psychologist, B1-0011242
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist, 44645
- Delaware, School Psychologist, 101589
M.A. - Educational Psychology, School Psychology
University of Minnesota
Ph.D. - Educational Psychology, School Psychology
University of Minnesota
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