Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of clinical experience. Successful at accurate diagnoses, evidenced-based interventions, and assessment. Adept at psychological assessment, especially regarding trauma and externalizing behaviors.
Education
Ph.D.: Clinical Child Psychology, Expected in 05/2018 - The University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL GPA:
Master of Arts: Clinical Child Psychology, Expected in 08/2012 - The University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Expected in 05/2010 - Furman University - Greenville, SC GPA:
Graduated summa cum laude
Skills
Proficient in staying abreast of new developments in the field of child trauma and externalizing behaviors while continuing to refine clinical skills through continuing education and attendance at professional development conferences.
Qualified to administer, score, and interpret psychometric tests of personality, psychopathology and intelligence.
Adept at rapport building with new clients and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
Experience working as a consultant, supervisor, and trainer with the ability to communicate psychological recommendations orally and in writing.
Excellent report writing skills and efficiency in completing reports.
Proficient in assessing complex trauma and examining differential diagnoses.
Knowledgeable of the multicultural aspects of psychology and how cultural differences impact screenings and selections.
Successful at accurate diagnoses and working closely with high-risk patients.
Experienced in working with multidisciplinary teams across a variety of professional environments.
Passionate and skilled in providing psychological trainings to communities and professionals in a variety of disciplines.
Skilled in providing Evidence-Based Treatments, such as PCIT and TF-CBT.
PCIT Level-1 Trainer (application in process).
Work History
Psychologist, Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, 02/2020 - Current Hospital For Special Surgery – New York, NY,
Completing psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic evaluations for children ages 0 to 18 through the Department of Children's Services.
Interviewing, observing, and interpreting measures in order to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
Preparing multidisciplinary reports with tailored recommendations.
Providing evaluation feedback to Department of Children's Services staff.
Providing evidence based interventions (e.g., PCIT, TF-CBT) to clients in DCS custody and throughout the community.
Supervising LEND trainees in psychological assessment and treatment as a assistant professor in pediatrics through the UTHSC College of Medicine.
Training pre-doctoral psychology interns on best practices for assessment, focusing in areas of developmental disabilities and trauma. 7 interns trained to date (3-4 yearly).
Training pre-doctoral interns and community providers in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). 8 interns trained to date (2-4 yearly).
Training Department of Children's Services staff in trauma informed practices.
Participating in dissemination of evidence-based treatments throughout Tennessee.
Postdoctoral Fellow, 08/2017 - 01/2020 University Of Tennessee Health Science Center – City, STATE,
Completed psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic evaluations for children ages 0 to 18 through the Department of Children's Services.
Interviewed, observed, and interpreted measures in order to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
Prepared multidisciplinary reports with tailored recommendations.
Provided evaluation feedback to Department of Children's Services staff.
Provided evidence based interventions (e.g., PCIT, TF-CBT) to clients in DCS custody and throughout the community.
Supervised pre-doctoral psychology interns on best practices for assessment, focusing in areas of developmental disabilities and trauma.
Supervised pre-doctoral interns and community providers in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Certified PCIT therapist.
Predoctoral Intern, 08/2016 - 08/2017 University Of Tennessee Health Science Center – City, STATE,
UT Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Psychotherapy Clinic; Outpatient therapy, consultation for psychiatric clinics, consult/liaison service for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
West Tennessee Forensic Services; forensic mental health evaluations (interview, mental status examination, evaluation of specific forensic issues, psychological testing, hospital follow-up services, consultation with defense and prosecuting attorneys and courtroom testimony) with adults (facing criminal charges from minor misdemeanors to capital murder). Assessed defendants’ mental status, competency to proceed (stand trial) and/or mental condition at the time of the alleged offense, including diminished capacity evaluations in Adult Court.
Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities; Conducted diagnostic interviews and psychological evaluations with children with developmental disabilities Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team with pediatricians and speech pathologists. Trained in ADOS-2 administration.
The Exchange Club Family Center; Facilitated a psycho-educational group for youths (ages 6-12) with anger and emotional issues, including co-facilitating joint family sessions. Providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with issues of child abuse and family violence.
Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County, Office of Clinical Services; Assisted with the identification of mental health and other special needs and risks in Court-involved youth, and offered recommendations to the Court regarding transfer to adult court, treatment, psychoeducational, vocational, mentoring, and/or other intervention services.
Healthy Lifestyles Clinic, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital; Provided multidisciplinary family services to children with or at-risk for obesity and comorbid concerns through the outpatient Healthy Lifestyles clinic.
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