ZACHARY FABRICK, M.A.
Alameda,CA
Summary
As an aspiring assessment psychologist and predoctoral intern at Alameda Family Services, I constantly strive to expand my knowledge of psychological science to transform theory into practice. I am open to a variety of theoretical orientations and identify strongly with multiculturally-aware, ecological approaches. While my framework remains consistent from client to client, the interventions I use with each client are uniquely tailored to address their challenges, strengths, and treatment goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Theraplay are just some examples of the approaches I commonly use in psychotherapy. I am experienced in working with clients across the entire lifespan and am particularly fascinated by the integration of neuropsychological, projective, personality, and intelligence assessments into holistic, client-centered treatment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Predoctoral Psychology Intern
Alameda Family Services (APA-Accredited)
08.2024 - Current
- In my APA-accredited predoctoral internship, I provide bilingual family and individual therapy for clients across the lifespan, court-ordered and diversion counseling for youth on probation, and psychological assessment.
- I am also serving as a mental health consultant for two Head Start preschool sites where I support parents, teachers, and students directly to improve mental health outcomes.
- Other responsibilities and experiences include Narrative Therapy training, timely Medi-Cal documentation and billing, crisis intervention, and case management.
Clinical Trainee
Contra Costa County Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 06.2024
- I provided individual and family play-based therapy to youth ages 5-18 with moderate to severe mental health challenges ranging from mood disorders and learning differences to complex trauma and early-onset psychosis.
- In my second year, I provided psychodiagnostic assessments to high-risk youth from referral sources such as Child Protective Services.
- I received training on integrating different therapy approaches including Sand Tray, Theraplay, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Additional responsibilities included timely Medi-Cal billing and documentation, collateral contacts, weekly intake appointments, school and home-based visits, and collaboration with a large interdisciplinary team.
Clinical Assessment Trainee
Tide Pools, A Psychological Corporation
09.2022 - 06.2023
- As a clinical assessor, I was responsible for choosing, administering, scoring, interpreting, providing therapeutic feedback, and writing integrated reports using a range of psychological tests including the WISC-V, Rorschach Inkblot Test, MMPI-2, D-KEFS, MIGDAS-2, RCFT, and several other measures in a private-practice setting.
Clinical Trainee
UCSF Alliance Health Project
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided remote and in-person therapy in English and Spanish to individuals living with HIV and the larger LGBTQIA+ community using the Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP) model.
- Was responsible for collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of providers to deliver more seamlessly integrated LGBTQIA+ healthcare to individuals with persistent mental health concerns and high-risk behaviors.
- Conducted pre-surgical assessments via Gender Health San Francisco, an organization that helps individuals access a wide range of free gender-affirming surgeries and resources.
- Was responsible for completing intakes using predominantly clinical interviewing and risk assessment techniques, with the incorporation of screening measures such as the PHQ-9, PCL-5, and Short Blessed Test (SBT).
- Co-facilitated a weekly psychotherapy group for individuals living with HIV focused on maintaining physical and mental well-being.
Clinical Trainee
Wright Institute Recovery Clinic
09.2020 - 08.2021
- In my first-year practicum, I provided remote therapy to clients diagnosed with concurrent substance use and mental health conditions.
- In collaboration with a licensed substance use counselor, I co-facilitated an in-vivo weekly group therapy session using Adult Children of Alcoholics, Seeking Safety, and general process group models.
- Under careful individual and group supervision, I became familiar with facilitating client-centered treatment with high-risk individuals using a broad scope of evidence-based interventions.
- Additional responsibilities included monthly Medi-Cal billing, treatment/safety planning, case presentations, and engaging with training material around treating clients with dual diagnoses.
Teaching Assistant for Adult Assessment
The Wright Institute
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Served for two years as a TA for the second-year milestone Adult Assessment course, where students learn to administer, score, and interpret measures such as the WAIS-IV, RCFT, MMPI-2, Rorschach Inkblot Test, TAT, and several neuropsychological screeners. I was responsible for co-facilitating a lab section, grading, and providing additional support to students as needed.
Student Reader
Wright Institute Admissions Committee
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Based on clinical and academic standing, a handful of current PsyD students are selected each year to evaluate incoming applications to the Wright Institute PsyD program using a holistic review process.
Indoor Cycling Instructor
Cyclebar Berkeley
09.2020 - 07.2024
- As a Schwinn-certified cycling instructor, I created challenging, dynamic indoor cycling workouts for riders of all ages and comfort levels.
Cohort Representative
Clinical Program Executive Committee
09.2020 - 06.2023
- In this three-time elected position, I served as the liaison between administration, faculty, and PsyD students to promote an open stream of communication and foster an understanding around the challenges of learning and teaching during COVID-19.
HIV Peer Test Counselor
UC Santa Cruz Student Health Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
- I am trained in administering a rapid OraQuick HIV test while using risk assessment and motivational interviewing methods to gather information about sexual health and mental well-being.
- In collaboration with the Psychology Field Study Program, I conducted additional field research around HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) and other commonly co-occurring disorders.
Contraception Education Coordinator
UC Santa Cruz Student Health Center
12.2017 - 06.2019
- I received an undergraduate tuition scholarship to oversee the distribution and sale of safer sex supplies at UC Santa Cruz and manage the Contraceptive Counseling Program.
- I provided peer-to-peer birth control consultations for students navigating contraceptive options at the Student Health Center.
- Additionally, I developed and facilitated training for student groups, dormitories, and Greek organizations on STIs, birth control, consent, pleasure, and safer-sex practices.
Education
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
The Wright Institute
Berkeley, CA06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2020
Skills
- Risk Management and Safety Planning
- Psychodiagnostic Psychological Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- LGBTQIA Affirming Psychotherapy
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
- Group Therapy
- Medi-Cal Billing and Documentation
- Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction Counseling
Websites
Honors and Membership
- American Psychological Association: Student Member
- California Psychological Association: Student Member
- National Register of Health Service Psychologists: Associate Member
- Collaborative Assessment Association of the Bay Area: Student Member
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Inducted Spring 2020
- UC Santa Cruz Dean's Honors List, 2017-2020
Dissertation
- Community LINX: Mental Health Symptom Tracking Among HIV-Positive, Queer- Identified Black Men Using a Community-Developed Application to Address Relevant Needs. Completed September, 2024
Certification
- Yale PRIME Clinic: Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS)
- Praed Foundation: The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Tool (CANS)
- California Department of Health Care Services: Waivered Psychologist
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Predoctoral Psychology Intern
Alameda Family Services (APA-Accredited)
08.2024 - Current
Student Reader
Wright Institute Admissions Committee
10.2022 - 01.2023
Teaching Assistant for Adult Assessment
The Wright Institute
09.2022 - 06.2024
Clinical Trainee
Contra Costa County Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 06.2024
Clinical Assessment Trainee
Tide Pools, A Psychological Corporation
09.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Trainee
UCSF Alliance Health Project
08.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Trainee
Wright Institute Recovery Clinic
09.2020 - 08.2021
Indoor Cycling Instructor
Cyclebar Berkeley
09.2020 - 07.2024
Cohort Representative
Clinical Program Executive Committee
09.2020 - 06.2023
HIV Peer Test Counselor
UC Santa Cruz Student Health Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
Contraception Education Coordinator
UC Santa Cruz Student Health Center
12.2017 - 06.2019
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
The Wright Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
- Yale PRIME Clinic: Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS)
- Praed Foundation: The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Tool (CANS)
- California Department of Health Care Services: Waivered Psychologist
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