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Effective Feb 2000 CA License #16580 Active
Effective March 2000 NY License #014244 Inactive
EDUCATION______________________________________________________
June 97 California School of Professional Psychology
PsyD Fresno, CA
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
May 95 California School of Professional Psychology
MA Fresno, CA
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
May 93 New York University
BA Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING________________________________
Aug 06 Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Level 1 and 2.
July 96 University of Miami Geriatric Training
Oct 95- Student Editor of American Psychological Association journal,
May 96 Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Under the supervision of
the Associate Editor: Mary Beth Kenkel, PhD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________
April 02- Private Practice, San Marcos, CA 92078
Present Services :Individual and couple/family therapy. Case consultation, brief psychological assessment. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Level 2.
Population served- Children 3 yrs+, women, men from early 20's to 50's, addressing full spectrum of women’s issues- mind/body/spirit connection, health, family, parenting, negotiating conflict within systems, self esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping skills, and Asperger’s disorder, transitions, spirituality.
Other populations served: were “Indigo children/ Crystal/ Rainbow”, spirited children, couples, family therapy, adolescents/children of varying socioeconomic status, religions, ethnicity/cultural background, sexual orientation and educational levels. Diagnoses treated: Adjustment disorders, Asperger's disorder, and Mood disorders.
Collaborate with other professionals, physicians, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, case managers, agencies and alternative medicine practitioners/nutritionists.
Jan 07- Scripps Encinitas, Physical Rehabilitation Unit, Encinitas, CA 92024
-Dec 09 Triage psychology evaluations, create behavioral treatment contracts for difficult to manage clients. Diagnose clients and offer therapy as appropriate.
June 02- United Behavioral Health Public Sector 3111 Camino del Rio North,
Sept 03 San Diego, CA 92108
Utilization Management Case Manager. Review and authorize treatment requests for San Diego Medical clientele. Data entry for computer system that tracks San Diego county Medical patients who require psychiatric treatment. Prepared Medical Audit for year 2002. Provide back up for San Diego Access and Crisis Line clinicians. Reviewed psychological assessment requests.
Interim Manager of department for one month. Provide consultation, training, direction in clinical practice and computer systems to UM Dept. Orient new staff to company, project and departmental policies and procedures. Participate in regular staff meetings, case conferences, and ad hoc meetings. Oversee assigned projects to ensure ongoing improvement of the department, using the best practices of continuing quality improvement. Assist in establishing utilization targets and development of procedures to meet targets. Report to Vice President and Medical Director of Public Sector regrading statistics of utilization management (average length of stay and census of Medical population). Assist with writing policy and procedures for company. Develop data for reports that measure the results of utilization management process. Provide supervision of staff to ensure compliance with utilization targets and ensure performance consistent with UM practices. Conduct utilization review of assigned caseload, including authorization of inpatient and outpatient services according to UBH criteria, policies and procedures, so that the services are medically necessary and appropriate. Oversee staff and career development of department members. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities. Collaborated with other departments on projects to ensure processes in company worked to effectively manage data and assist with quality assurance.
Apr 02- Home Based Effective Living Professionals (HELP) 13004 Brixton Place
Apr 07 San Diego, CA 92130
Served as Clinical Associate/Therapist for patients who were unable to leave home to address psychiatric concerns. Population mainly consists of the terminally ill and HIV+/AIDS patients (both sexes). Addressed women’s issues including relationship issues, negotiating conflict within systems, family, parenting, reproductive health, grieving losses, and cross cultural issues. Provided intakes, individual and family psychotherapy, and aftercare referrals. Interface with other professionals and agencies involved in patient’s care, such as physicians, social workers, home health, and case managers.
June 01- Private Practice,
141-48 78th Ave, Apt 1G, Queens, NY 11367.
Dec 01 Population consisting of men and women, from ages 20-50's coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, occupational issues, cross cultural issues, self esteem, family, parenting and negotiating conflict within systems. Clients were of varying socioeconomic status, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, and educational level.
Apr 01- Industrial Medical Associates. 250 Fulton Ave. Hempstead, NY 11010
Jun 01 Served as Psychologist in assessing disability claims for New York State. This population was diverse terms of sex, culture, religious and demographic variables, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
May 00- CHE Senior Psychological Services, 5112 12th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11219.
Apr 01 Served as Psychologist for numerous nursing homes in greater metropolitan area. Provided assessment and therapy for geriatric population and adults with neurological traumas. Acted as consultant for inpatient floor in a nursing home. Diagnoses ranged from adjustment disorders to severe chronic mental illness. Addressed issues re: aging, lifestyle transition issues, family, negotiating conflict within systems, parenting issues, and grieving issues. Provided psychotherapy and discharge planning for the chronically mentally ill. Provided in-services to multi-disciplinary staff regarding current psychiatric treatment issues.
Mar 00- Schliselberg Physician Services, PC. Elmhurst, NY 11373
Apr 00 Served as Psychologist for numerous nursing homes in greater metropolitan area. Provided intakes, therapy for geriatric and adults with neurological traumas. Provided in-services to multi-disciplinary staff regarding current psychiatric treatment issues. Addressed aging, lifestyle transition issues, family, negotiating conflict within systems, and parenting issues. Served as supervisor for a bilingual psychologist in several settings. Company closed.
Sept 98- Scripps Mercy Hospital, Behavioral Health Outpatient and Inpatient
Aug 99 Department. 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103.
Served as Therapist of multi-disciplinary treatment team. Individual, group psychotherapy with adult inpatient and partial hospitalization patients, including dual diagnosis. Provided intake, case management, substance abuse counseling and aftercare referrals. Provided psychological assessment and family/couples therapy as needed. Addressed women’s issues (self esteem, coping, family and parenting skills, negotiating conflict within systems, and relationship issues) in groups/ individual therapy. Assisted with additional documentation requests from Medicare. Served as a speaker/educator about the chronically mentally ill to board and care hotline. Assisted with biannual art show to de-stigmatize mental illness.
May 98- Scripps Mercy Hospital, Behavioral Health Outpatient and Inpatient
Sept 98 Department. Postdoctoral internship. Served as Therapist of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Individual, group psychotherapy with adult and partial hospitalization patients. Provided intake, case management, substance abuse counseling, and aftercare referrals. Hospital served a ethnically diverse population of varying socioeconomic levels, sexual orientation, and educational levels. Addressed women’s issues including but not limited to health, coping skills, lifestyle transitions, negotiating conflict within systems, and self esteem. Provided psychological assessment as needed.
Sept 97- Scripps Mercy Hospital, Evaluation Triage Team. San Diego
Aug 98 Psychiatric Liaison. Postdoctoral internship. Liaison between medical and surgical departments. Provide appropriate evaluation and referrals of patients with primary and secondary psychiatric diagnoses. The liaison will evaluate and triage all psychiatric consults when no specific psychiatric request is made. Hospital served an ethnically diverse population (in terms of socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age, educational level). Addressed women’s issues but not limited to domestic violence, negotiating conflict in systems, relationship issues, and reproductive health issues.
Aug 97- Vista Hill Community Foundation, Vista Balboa Crisis House (START)
Apr 98 Short Term Adult Psychiatric Residential Facility, San Diego. Part Time Counselor. Postdoctoral internship. Served as Treatment Leader. Facilitate group and individual therapy with chronic mentally ill adults of diverse ethnic groups. Women’s issues including but not limited to domestic violence, parenting, relationship issues, reproductive health, negotiating conflict within systems, and self esteem. Perform crisis intervention, assessments and conjoint therapy. Prepare admission documents for clients, including physicians, social workers, and therapists.
June 96- Miami Heart Institute, Psychiatry Department and Centers for Day
June 97 Treatment Inc. At Miami Heart Institute, Aventura Miami-Heart Institute and Florida Medical Center North.
Chief Intern. Clinical internship. Individual, group inpatient psychotherapy with adults/geriatrics from diverse ethnic groups. Individual , group and couples psychotherapy in outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. Provided intake, case management, and aftercare referrals. Provided psycho-educational seminars to the public and in-service presentations to multi-disciplinary staff. Women’s issues included aging, lifestyle transition issues, health issues, negotiating conflict within systems, self esteem, coping skills and cross cultural issues. Taught graduate class as a Substitute Professor for a clinical supervisor at Miami School of Professional Psychology. Served as Clinical Coordinator. Coordinate and supervise the Adult Day Treatment Center. Monitor the quality of patient care and oversee the therapists. Reviewed the charts for quality assurance. Maintain relations with the physicians and act as liaison to maintain standards.
May 95- California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno Psychological Services
Jan 96 Center. Fresno, CA 93727 Clinical placement.
Individual psychotherapy with adults of low socioeconomic status and diverse ethnic backgrounds. Women’s issues ranged from self esteem, boundaries in relationships, parenting, negotiating conflict within systems, and reproductive health.
May 95- Kings View Group Home and Substance Abuse Program. Clinical placement.
Jan 96 Psychological assessment of adolescents of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Jan 95- Central Union School District, Kings County, CA Clinical placement.
June 96 Long term and short term individual and group psychotherapy with children
(K-8) of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Conducted a girl’s group therapy targeted towards at risk children(children of divorces, runaway, suicidal, pregnant) adolescents. Provided classroom consultation, conducted parent conferences, and psychological assessment. Coordinated all case management with Lemoore Naval Family Services Center. Coordinated treatment with school staff by attending Individual Educational Plan Meetings and Student Attend Review Board Meetings.
Sept 94- San Joaquin Psychotherapy, Clovis, CA Clinical placement.
Dec 94 Long term individual and group psychotherapy with primarily adults. Addressed women issues included boundaries, self esteem, depression, negotiating conflict within systems, anxiety, parenting issues. Provided learning disability evaluations for Fresno County Social Services.
Jan 94- Court Schools, Fresno County of Education. Clinical placement.
May 94 Individual and group psychotherapy with juvenile delinquents and/or learning disabled adolescents. Addressed women’s issues included teen pregnancy, self esteem, depression, anxiety, dating, and negotiating conflict in systems. Men’s issues included gang violence, self esteem, family, parenting issues, anger, negotiating conflict in systems. Provided crisis intervention and learning disability evaluations.
Sept 92- Millhauser Laboratory, Aging and Dementia Research Center.
July 93 New York University Medical Center.
Non-pharmacological and Behavioral Project Coordinator. Designed and monitored treatment protocol for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. Coordinated client data with clinicians and hospital pharmacy. Provided psychological screening. Performed medical research for staff.
AFFILIATIONS_____________________________________________________________
California Psychological Association 1997-1999, 2002-2008
San Diego Psychological Association Chair of Women’s Committee 2003-2005
Cross Cultural Committee 2003-2004
Mind Body Spirit Committee 2004-Present
Private Practice Management Committee 2004- Present
San Diego Psych Law Society 2003-2004
Wellesley Center for Women 2003-2007
PRESENTATIONS
August 2008 “Healing with Intention” workshop, San Marcos, CA.
April 2004 Women’s Committee Symposium “Women and Self Esteem”, Women’s Issues In A Hectic World. San Diego, CA
April 1996 University of Florida, Miami Florida.
Presented “Cross Cultural Psychology Today”.
April 1995 California State University Fresno Annual Research Symposium.
Presented “Comparison of Ethnic Differences Among Clinical Variables.”
Professional Roles in San Diego Psychological Association:
Women’s Committee Chair 2004
Member of Board 2009-2010
Effective Feb 2000 CA License #16580 Active
Effective March 2000 NY License #014244 Inactive
EDUCATION______________________________________________________
June 97 California School of Professional Psychology
PsyD Fresno, CA
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
May 95 California School of Professional Psychology
MA Fresno, CA
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
May 93 New York University
BA Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING________________________________
Aug 06 Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Level 1 and 2.
July 96 University of Miami Geriatric Training
Oct 95- Student Editor of American Psychological Association journal,
May 96 Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Under the supervision of
the Associate Editor: Mary Beth Kenkel, PhD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________
April 02- Private Practice, San Marcos, CA 92078
Present Services :Individual and couple/family therapy. Case consultation, brief psychological assessment. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Level 2.
Population served- Children 3 yrs+, women, men from early 20's to 50's, addressing full spectrum of women’s issues- mind/body/spirit connection, health, family, parenting, negotiating conflict within systems, self esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping skills, and Asperger’s disorder, transitions, spirituality.
Other populations served: were “Indigo children/ Crystal/ Rainbow”, spirited children, couples, family therapy, adolescents/children of varying socioeconomic status, religions, ethnicity/cultural background, sexual orientation and educational levels. Diagnoses treated: Adjustment disorders, Asperger's disorder, and Mood disorders.
Collaborate with other professionals, physicians, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, case managers, agencies and alternative medicine practitioners/nutritionists.
Jan 07- Scripps Encinitas, Physical Rehabilitation Unit, Encinitas, CA 92024
-Dec 09 Triage psychology evaluations, create behavioral treatment contracts for difficult to manage clients. Diagnose clients and offer therapy as appropriate.
June 02- United Behavioral Health Public Sector 3111 Camino del Rio North,
Sept 03 San Diego, CA 92108
Utilization Management Case Manager. Review and authorize treatment requests for San Diego Medical clientele. Data entry for computer system that tracks San Diego county Medical patients who require psychiatric treatment. Prepared Medical Audit for year 2002. Provide back up for San Diego Access and Crisis Line clinicians. Reviewed psychological assessment requests.
Interim Manager of department for one month. Provide consultation, training, direction in clinical practice and computer systems to UM Dept. Orient new staff to company, project and departmental policies and procedures. Participate in regular staff meetings, case conferences, and ad hoc meetings. Oversee assigned projects to ensure ongoing improvement of the department, using the best practices of continuing quality improvement. Assist in establishing utilization targets and development of procedures to meet targets. Report to Vice President and Medical Director of Public Sector regrading statistics of utilization management (average length of stay and census of Medical population). Assist with writing policy and procedures for company. Develop data for reports that measure the results of utilization management process. Provide supervision of staff to ensure compliance with utilization targets and ensure performance consistent with UM practices. Conduct utilization review of assigned caseload, including authorization of inpatient and outpatient services according to UBH criteria, policies and procedures, so that the services are medically necessary and appropriate. Oversee staff and career development of department members. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities. Collaborated with other departments on projects to ensure processes in company worked to effectively manage data and assist with quality assurance.
Apr 02- Home Based Effective Living Professionals (HELP) 13004 Brixton Place
Apr 07 San Diego, CA 92130
Served as Clinical Associate/Therapist for patients who were unable to leave home to address psychiatric concerns. Population mainly consists of the terminally ill and HIV+/AIDS patients (both sexes). Addressed women’s issues including relationship issues, negotiating conflict within systems, family, parenting, reproductive health, grieving losses, and cross cultural issues. Provided intakes, individual and family psychotherapy, and aftercare referrals. Interface with other professionals and agencies involved in patient’s care, such as physicians, social workers, home health, and case managers.
June 01- Private Practice,
141-48 78th Ave, Apt 1G, Queens, NY 11367.
Dec 01 Population consisting of men and women, from ages 20-50's coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, occupational issues, cross cultural issues, self esteem, family, parenting and negotiating conflict within systems. Clients were of varying socioeconomic status, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, and educational level.
Apr 01- Industrial Medical Associates. 250 Fulton Ave. Hempstead, NY 11010
Jun 01 Served as Psychologist in assessing disability claims for New York State. This population was diverse terms of sex, culture, religious and demographic variables, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
May 00- CHE Senior Psychological Services, 5112 12th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11219.
Apr 01 Served as Psychologist for numerous nursing homes in greater metropolitan area. Provided assessment and therapy for geriatric population and adults with neurological traumas. Acted as consultant for inpatient floor in a nursing home. Diagnoses ranged from adjustment disorders to severe chronic mental illness. Addressed issues re: aging, lifestyle transition issues, family, negotiating conflict within systems, parenting issues, and grieving issues. Provided psychotherapy and discharge planning for the chronically mentally ill. Provided in-services to multi-disciplinary staff regarding current psychiatric treatment issues.
Mar 00- Schliselberg Physician Services, PC. Elmhurst, NY 11373
Apr 00 Served as Psychologist for numerous nursing homes in greater metropolitan area. Provided intakes, therapy for geriatric and adults with neurological traumas. Provided in-services to multi-disciplinary staff regarding current psychiatric treatment issues. Addressed aging, lifestyle transition issues, family, negotiating conflict within systems, and parenting issues. Served as supervisor for a bilingual psychologist in several settings. Company closed.
Sept 98- Scripps Mercy Hospital, Behavioral Health Outpatient and Inpatient
Aug 99 Department. 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103.
Served as Therapist of multi-disciplinary treatment team. Individual, group psychotherapy with adult inpatient and partial hospitalization patients, including dual diagnosis. Provided intake, case management, substance abuse counseling and aftercare referrals. Provided psychological assessment and family/couples therapy as needed. Addressed women’s issues (self esteem, coping, family and parenting skills, negotiating conflict within systems, and relationship issues) in groups/ individual therapy. Assisted with additional documentation requests from Medicare. Served as a speaker/educator about the chronically mentally ill to board and care hotline. Assisted with biannual art show to de-stigmatize mental illness.
May 98- Scripps Mercy Hospital, Behavioral Health Outpatient and Inpatient
Sept 98 Department. Postdoctoral internship. Served as Therapist of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Individual, group psychotherapy with adult and partial hospitalization patients. Provided intake, case management, substance abuse counseling, and aftercare referrals. Hospital served a ethnically diverse population of varying socioeconomic levels, sexual orientation, and educational levels. Addressed women’s issues including but not limited to health, coping skills, lifestyle transitions, negotiating conflict within systems, and self esteem. Provided psychological assessment as needed.
Sept 97- Scripps Mercy Hospital, Evaluation Triage Team. San Diego
Aug 98 Psychiatric Liaison. Postdoctoral internship. Liaison between medical and surgical departments. Provide appropriate evaluation and referrals of patients with primary and secondary psychiatric diagnoses. The liaison will evaluate and triage all psychiatric consults when no specific psychiatric request is made. Hospital served an ethnically diverse population (in terms of socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age, educational level). Addressed women’s issues but not limited to domestic violence, negotiating conflict in systems, relationship issues, and reproductive health issues.
Aug 97- Vista Hill Community Foundation, Vista Balboa Crisis House (START)
Apr 98 Short Term Adult Psychiatric Residential Facility, San Diego. Part Time Counselor. Postdoctoral internship. Served as Treatment Leader. Facilitate group and individual therapy with chronic mentally ill adults of diverse ethnic groups. Women’s issues including but not limited to domestic violence, parenting, relationship issues, reproductive health, negotiating conflict within systems, and self esteem. Perform crisis intervention, assessments and conjoint therapy. Prepare admission documents for clients, including physicians, social workers, and therapists.
June 96- Miami Heart Institute, Psychiatry Department and Centers for Day
June 97 Treatment Inc. At Miami Heart Institute, Aventura Miami-Heart Institute and Florida Medical Center North.
Chief Intern. Clinical internship. Individual, group inpatient psychotherapy with adults/geriatrics from diverse ethnic groups. Individual , group and couples psychotherapy in outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. Provided intake, case management, and aftercare referrals. Provided psycho-educational seminars to the public and in-service presentations to multi-disciplinary staff. Women’s issues included aging, lifestyle transition issues, health issues, negotiating conflict within systems, self esteem, coping skills and cross cultural issues. Taught graduate class as a Substitute Professor for a clinical supervisor at Miami School of Professional Psychology. Served as Clinical Coordinator. Coordinate and supervise the Adult Day Treatment Center. Monitor the quality of patient care and oversee the therapists. Reviewed the charts for quality assurance. Maintain relations with the physicians and act as liaison to maintain standards.
May 95- California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno Psychological Services
Jan 96 Center. Fresno, CA 93727 Clinical placement.
Individual psychotherapy with adults of low socioeconomic status and diverse ethnic backgrounds. Women’s issues ranged from self esteem, boundaries in relationships, parenting, negotiating conflict within systems, and reproductive health.
May 95- Kings View Group Home and Substance Abuse Program. Clinical placement.
Jan 96 Psychological assessment of adolescents of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Jan 95- Central Union School District, Kings County, CA Clinical placement.
June 96 Long term and short term individual and group psychotherapy with children
(K-8) of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Conducted a girl’s group therapy targeted towards at risk children(children of divorces, runaway, suicidal, pregnant) adolescents. Provided classroom consultation, conducted parent conferences, and psychological assessment. Coordinated all case management with Lemoore Naval Family Services Center. Coordinated treatment with school staff by attending Individual Educational Plan Meetings and Student Attend Review Board Meetings.
Sept 94- San Joaquin Psychotherapy, Clovis, CA Clinical placement.
Dec 94 Long term individual and group psychotherapy with primarily adults. Addressed women issues included boundaries, self esteem, depression, negotiating conflict within systems, anxiety, parenting issues. Provided learning disability evaluations for Fresno County Social Services.
Jan 94- Court Schools, Fresno County of Education. Clinical placement.
May 94 Individual and group psychotherapy with juvenile delinquents and/or learning disabled adolescents. Addressed women’s issues included teen pregnancy, self esteem, depression, anxiety, dating, and negotiating conflict in systems. Men’s issues included gang violence, self esteem, family, parenting issues, anger, negotiating conflict in systems. Provided crisis intervention and learning disability evaluations.
Sept 92- Millhauser Laboratory, Aging and Dementia Research Center.
July 93 New York University Medical Center.
Non-pharmacological and Behavioral Project Coordinator. Designed and monitored treatment protocol for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. Coordinated client data with clinicians and hospital pharmacy. Provided psychological screening. Performed medical research for staff.
AFFILIATIONS_____________________________________________________________
California Psychological Association 1997-1999, 2002-2008
San Diego Psychological Association Chair of Women’s Committee 2003-2005
Cross Cultural Committee 2003-2004
Mind Body Spirit Committee 2004-Present
Private Practice Management Committee 2004- Present
San Diego Psych Law Society 2003-2004
Wellesley Center for Women 2003-2007
PRESENTATIONS
August 2008 “Healing with Intention” workshop, San Marcos, CA.
April 2004 Women’s Committee Symposium “Women and Self Esteem”, Women’s Issues In A Hectic World. San Diego, CA
April 1996 University of Florida, Miami Florida.
Presented “Cross Cultural Psychology Today”.
April 1995 California State University Fresno Annual Research Symposium.
Presented “Comparison of Ethnic Differences Among Clinical Variables.”
Professional Roles in San Diego Psychological Association:
Women’s Committee Chair 2004
Member of Board 2009-2010