Wendy Lin, Psy,D.
Orange,CA
Summary
Over 20 years of experience as a Psychologist at UCLA, Cornell University, and private practice, specializing in integrative psychodynamic and spiritual psychotherapy. Skilled in evidenced-based treatment of childhood traumas, attachment issues, emotional dysregulation, and concerns with self-esteem, self-concept. Specialized in working with ethnic minorities, particularly Asian American, and in addressing the unique developmental needs of young adults. Delivered impactful skills-focused workshops and mental health education.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
Private Practice, Positive Mind, LLC
07.2017 - Current
- Implemented long term, process and growth oriented individual psychotherapy for clients aged 18 to 40, many who are college and graduate students, young professionals, or first time parents.
- Specialized in culturally relevant services for clients of all racial/ethnic backgrounds particularly Asian Americans.
- Implemented integrative psychodynamic, humanistic and spiritual psychotherapy to address variety of concerns related to childhood trauma, attachment, self-esteem, work/success, interpersonal relationship, and spiritual issues.
- Developed and discussed customized treatment plans with clients based on their history, expressed needs, and professional recommendations, and routine follow up regarding their progress.
- Coordinated services with clients' psychiatrist and other health care workers as appropriate to enhance overall wellbeing.
Psychologist
Counseling and Psychological Services
09.2007 - 08.2014
- Provided diagnostic assessment and short term (10 sessions) integrative individual therapy to highly diverse college population.
- Performed weekly crisis intervention and triage.
- Facilitated multiple therapy groups that promoted Asian American student identity, cultural awareness, management of intergenerational trauma, family relationships.
- Conducted various skills-based workshops.
- Promoted mental health services with underserved student organizations including Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, international, parenting, and low income students.
- Enhanced patient care and caseload management through weekly peer supervision.
- Provided supervision to a doctoral psychologist in training.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, physicians, nutritionists, physical therapists for comprehensive care.
Psychologist
Desgranges Psychiatric Center
09.2003 - 04.2007
- Provided individual psychotherapy and assessment for adolescents and adults.
- Provided skills based workshops, mental health education, suicide prevention in the community.
- Coordinated treatment with psychiatrist and social worker.
Psychologist
Counseling And Psychological Services
09.2001 - 01.2003
- Integrative individual psychotherapy, long term and short term solution-focused, for an array of acute and chronic mental health disorders.
- Crisis intervention and assistance with hospitalization for a student population with high levels of suicidality.
- Covered after-hours emergency hotline.
- Developed and facilitated the first Asian American therapy group on campus.
- Received weekly individual supervision.
- Collaborated treatment plans and oversaw patient care with campus psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurses, nutritionists.
- Contributed to weekly staff administrative and clinical consultation meetings.
Psychology Intern
Counseling And Psychological Services
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Individual and group psychotherapy, long and short term.
- Diagnostic assessment based on interview and psychometric measures.
- Received weekly individual supervision and peer group supervision.
- Co-facilitated process therapy group to master's level psychotherapists in training.
- Provided individual supervision to two master's level psychotherapists in training.
Education
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
Wright State School of Professional Psychology
Dayton, OH06-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06-1996
Skills
Integrative psychodynamic, humanistic, and spiritual psychotherapy
Individual and group psychotherapy for childhood traumas, attachment issues, self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, relationship concerns
Skills-focused workshops, presentations on mindfulness, meditation, the role of ego and spirituality in daily life, Emotional Freedom Technique
Professional consultation, supervision
Crisis and suicide intervention
Specializes in culturally informed services with ethnic minorities, Asian Americans, young adults
Timeline
Psychologist
Private Practice, Positive Mind, LLC
07.2017 - Current
Psychologist
Counseling and Psychological Services
09.2007 - 08.2014
Psychologist
Desgranges Psychiatric Center
09.2003 - 04.2007
Psychologist
Counseling And Psychological Services
09.2001 - 01.2003
Psychology Intern
Counseling And Psychological Services
08.2000 - 08.2001
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
Wright State School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
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