~EDUCATION~
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2005) Washington School of Professional
Psychology at Argosy University Seattle
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
(2001), Washington School of Professional
Psychology at Argosy University Seattle
Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Music
Education (1986), Central College
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (cont'd)
Robert J. Murney Clinic, 9/2004 – 8/2005
APA accredited pre-doctoral internship: Activities included individual, group, couple, family psychotherapy, psychological testing including forensic assessments; teaching graduate courses at the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology; conducting supervision with masters and doctoral level practicum students; emergency on-call rotations. Participation in individual and group supervision; supervision of supervision; weekly didactic seminars.
Psychotherapist, private practice, Seattle, WA 1999-2004
Registered counselor #RC00037834. Provided group and individual therapy.
Valley Cities Counseling & Consulting, Kent, WA 9/2002- 6/2003
Approx. 700-hour practicum in community mental health providing psychotherapy and assessment for adolescents, adults and older adult individuals, couples, and families.
Adjunct Faculty, City University, Bellevue, WA 2002- 2004
Taught masters level distance learning courses in Psychopathology and Professional Ethics & the Law Summer 2002. Taught undergraduate course: Research Methods in the Social Sciences on-site. Developed and taught undergraduate online course Organizational Behavior.
Washington Corrections Center for Women, Gig Harbor, WA 2000-2001
Half-time practicum as therapist in inpatient & outpatient mental health clinics. Conducted psychological assessments, provided group and individual psychotherapy.
Puget Sound Healthcare System -- VA Medical Center Seattle, WA 1998-1999
Research Assistant for “Project Mood”, a study of the treatment of depression in collaboration with the University of Washington. Additionally, a variety of work with patients in the Spinal Cord Injury Unit.
United States Navy, Musician 1987-1998
Trumpet instrumentalist in numerous ensembles. Leader of several musical groups. Supervisor of personnel in musical and administrative duties. Team-taught during several one-week events, grades 5-12. Taught/coached peers to improve performance. Responsible for logistical planning and support for more than 200 performances throughout Europe. Managed a budget in excess of $50,000 annually with no discrepancies. Enhanced the public awareness and image of the Sixth Fleet Band throughout the European theater. In excess of 2000 professional appearances including functions involving heads of state as well as numerous American and foreign dignitaries and international TV. Reached tens of thousands yearly in live audiences.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-2530
slfpsyd@yahoo.com
Private Practice 10/2006 - current
Independent practice providing comprehensive psychological services including psychotherapy for couples and individuals, psychological assessment, consultation, teaching, and presentations.
Ozark Guidance 6/2007 - 5/2008
Working part-time as a clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy services to individuals and couples in a rural community mental health setting.
Robert J. Murney Clinic, 9/2005 – 9/2006
Post-doctoral Residency in a community mental health training clinic associated with Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. Provided individual, group, couple psychotherapy with a variety of ages, presenting problems, and backgrounds . Other serviices included: psychological testing, Teaching graduate courses,
Supervising masters and doctoral level practicum students and interns, Emergency on-call rotations, Coordinated all psychoeducational groups at the Murney Clinic, Coordinated anger management training for staff at other area treatment centers, served as Dissertation Chair and/or committee member for several students, Created qualitative research methods seminar for students working on qualitative dissertations , Member of Forest’s Institutional Review Board (IRB).