Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
Forest Grove, Oregon
American Psychological Association approved program
2001-2006
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, Oregon
1997-1999
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon
1993-1997
Clinical Experience:
Private Practice March 2008-present Portland, Oregon Conducting psychological evaluations in psychiatric units, residential treatment facilities, and subacute placements.
Morrison Child & Family Services August 2005-June 2011 Gresham, Oregon Conducted intake assessments and provided treatment for children, adolescents, and families within community mental health setting. Worked closely with schools, medical providers, and DHS workers to provide coordinated care. Presenting concerns included child abuse and neglect, mood disorders, learning disorders, behavioral disorders, developmental delays, and relationship difficulties. Provided clinical supervision for one doctoral student and group supervision for clinical staff. Assessment Experience: Conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations with children and adolescents (08/05-08/06) Group Experience: Self Esteem Group, Coping Skills Group for Adolescents, therapeutic groups for children who have witnessed domestic violence, therapeutic groups for children who live in foster care, DBT Group, Social Skills Group
East County Teen Clinic October 2006-April 2010 Gresham, Oregon Provided consultation to primary care providers, conducted intake assessments, and provided treatment for teens.
MacLaren Youth Facility August 2005-August 2006 Woodburn, Oregon Assessment Experience: Conducted risk assessments with adjudicated youth to determine level of risk for self-harm and violence. Group Experience: Leadership Group, Sex Offender Group
Newberg School DistrictSeptember 2004-June 2005 Newberg, Oregon Assessment Experience: Conducted psychological evaluations in order to determine eligibility for Special Education.
Morrison Child & Family ServicesSeptember 2003-July 2004 Portland, Oregon Provided individual and family therapy to clients within a community mental health setting. Presenting concerns included child abuse and neglect, mood disorders, learning disorders, behavioral disorders, and relationship difficulties. Assessment Experience: Conducted mini psychological assessments consisting of cognitive, behavioral, and projective measures as part of intakes.
Psychological Service CenterSeptember 2002-August 2003 Portland, Oregon Conducted intake assessments and provided therapy to adults as well as children and families. Presenting concerns included mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and relationship difficulties. Group Experience: Anger Management Group for Women
Options Counseling March 2001-August 2002 Portland, Oregon Conducted in-home therapy for high-risk families mandated by Department of Human Services/Child Protective Services to receive treatment. Primary concerns included child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and parental drug use.
Network Behavioral HealthCare September 1999-March 2001 2001
Portland, Oregon Provided in-home therapy for families of low socioeconomic status. Worked closely with other treatment providers in a multidisciplinary team. Presenting problems consisted of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, parental substance abuse, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and academic difficulties. Group Experience: Therapeutic group for children in foster care, and Social Skills Group
Family Works August 1998-June 1999 Portland, Oregon Provided individual and family psychotherapy using strength-based, solution- focused approach. Presenting issues included child abuse, behavioral disorders, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, and academic difficulties.
Ventura Park Elementary School September 1998-June 1999 Portland, Oregon Provided individual and family psychotherapy within the school setting. Worked with students who have been referred due to emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Parry Center April 1998-January 1999 Portland, Oregon Provided treatment for severely emotionally disturbed children ages 5-12 in residential units and day treatment classrooms using behavioral approaches.
