EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Psychology, 2007
Saybrook Graduate School, San Francisco, CA
Doctoral Studies in Clinical Neuropsychology, 1987-1991
M.A. in Clinical Neuropsychology, 1991
University of Houston, Houston, TX
B.A. in Psychology, 1987
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice, Registered Psychologist,
Hamilton (2016); Wellington (2016 to present), New Zealand
Tucson (2009 - 2011) and Tempe, AZ (2011 - 2014), USA
Low Energy Neurofeedback, Adult psychotherapy, ACC provider.
Registered Psychologist, Clinical Scope, 2014 to 2016
Midland Regional Psychiatric Forensic Service, Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton
My responsibilities include psychological assessment and psychotherapy with adults in both the community and prison setting. I participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team which includes psychiatrists, nurses/keyworkers and allied health including occupational therapists and drug and alcohol counselors.
Licensed Psychologist, 2009 to 2011
Sierra Tucson, Tucson, AZ
Psychological and neuropsychological assessment with psychiatric and addiction patients
Integrative Behavioral Health Consultant, 2011-2012
Mountain Park Health Center, Phoenix, AZ
Psychological interventions to promote behavior and lifestyle stage for chronic illness. Brief therapy, screening and referrals for psychological and psychiatric conditions.
Post-Doctoral Resident, 2007 to 2008
Counseling and Consulting Services, Inc., Tucson, Arizona
Psychotherapy with adults, group therapy with individuals with substance abuse, domestic violence and anger management and sex offender treatment.
Clinical Liaison, 2005 to 2007
COPE Behavioral Services, Tucson, Arizona
Case managment and intake evaluations with adults with severe mental illness and substance abuse.
Psychological Assistant, 2002 – 2005
Russian River Counselors, Monte Rio, California
Psychotherapy, Behavioral Medicine, Assessment, Case Management, Low Energy Neurofeedback System
Psychiatry Assistant, April 2001- March 2002
The Amen Clinic for Behavioral Medicine, Fairfield, California
Psychosocial history assessments and reports
Intake Specialist, 2000-2001
Managed Health Network, San Rafael, California
Referrals to mental health services, management of patient accounts and provider relations
Research Interviewer, 2000
University of Minnesota
Interviews of residents and staff and assessment of activities and environments for a national study of quality of life in nursing homes
Host Home Provider, 1997 to 1999
Developmental Disabilities Center, Boulder, Colorado
Full-time supervision of activities of daily living administration of behavioral support plans for an individual with a developmental disability and supervision of support staff
Community Outreach Associate, 1995-1996
The Bahai Communities of the Houston and Dallas metropolitan areas
Public relations and community development
Behavioral Medicine Specialist, 1994 to 1995
The Health Institute of North Texas and
The North Texas Center for Pain Management, Hurst, Texas
Brief strobic colored light therapy, individual counseling, psychosocial educational groups, biofeedback and stress management
Neuropsychology Assistant, 1993
Center for Behavioral Studies, Beaumont, Texas
Neuropsychological assessment with a variety of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings
Research Assistant-II, 1992
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neuro-Oncology, Houston, Texas
Neuropsychological assessment, relaxation training and hypnosis. Coordinated a clinical research project providing cognitive and vocational rehabilitation services. Initiated a research project on the effects of hypnosis and visualization in patients in protected isolation.
Neuropsychology Intern, 1989 to 1991
Transitional Learning Community, Galveston, Texas
Assisted in all phases of post-acute head injury rehabilitation including cognitive retraining, psychosocial and educational support groups, group therapy, and activities of daily living, and neuropsychological assessments. Developed a stress management program incorporating biofeedback and relaxation training. and neuropsychological assessments.
TRAINING
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Sierra Tucson Professional Networking Breakfast, August 2009
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
New Zealand Psychological Society, and Institute of Clinical Psychology
ETTIA (Emotional Transformation Therapy International Association)
Ph.D. in Psychology, 2007
Saybrook Graduate School, San Francisco, CA
Doctoral Studies in Clinical Neuropsychology, 1987-1991
M.A. in Clinical Neuropsychology, 1991
University of Houston, Houston, TX
B.A. in Psychology, 1987
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice, Registered Psychologist,
Hamilton (2016); Wellington (2016 to present), New Zealand
Tucson (2009 - 2011) and Tempe, AZ (2011 - 2014), USA
Low Energy Neurofeedback, Adult psychotherapy, ACC provider.
Registered Psychologist, Clinical Scope, 2014 to 2016
Midland Regional Psychiatric Forensic Service, Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton
My responsibilities include psychological assessment and psychotherapy with adults in both the community and prison setting. I participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team which includes psychiatrists, nurses/keyworkers and allied health including occupational therapists and drug and alcohol counselors.
Licensed Psychologist, 2009 to 2011
Sierra Tucson, Tucson, AZ
Psychological and neuropsychological assessment with psychiatric and addiction patients
Integrative Behavioral Health Consultant, 2011-2012
Mountain Park Health Center, Phoenix, AZ
Psychological interventions to promote behavior and lifestyle stage for chronic illness. Brief therapy, screening and referrals for psychological and psychiatric conditions.
Post-Doctoral Resident, 2007 to 2008
Counseling and Consulting Services, Inc., Tucson, Arizona
Psychotherapy with adults, group therapy with individuals with substance abuse, domestic violence and anger management and sex offender treatment.
Clinical Liaison, 2005 to 2007
COPE Behavioral Services, Tucson, Arizona
Case managment and intake evaluations with adults with severe mental illness and substance abuse.
Psychological Assistant, 2002 – 2005
Russian River Counselors, Monte Rio, California
Psychotherapy, Behavioral Medicine, Assessment, Case Management, Low Energy Neurofeedback System
Psychiatry Assistant, April 2001- March 2002
The Amen Clinic for Behavioral Medicine, Fairfield, California
Psychosocial history assessments and reports
Intake Specialist, 2000-2001
Managed Health Network, San Rafael, California
Referrals to mental health services, management of patient accounts and provider relations
Research Interviewer, 2000
University of Minnesota
Interviews of residents and staff and assessment of activities and environments for a national study of quality of life in nursing homes
Host Home Provider, 1997 to 1999
Developmental Disabilities Center, Boulder, Colorado
Full-time supervision of activities of daily living administration of behavioral support plans for an individual with a developmental disability and supervision of support staff
Community Outreach Associate, 1995-1996
The Bahai Communities of the Houston and Dallas metropolitan areas
Public relations and community development
Behavioral Medicine Specialist, 1994 to 1995
The Health Institute of North Texas and
The North Texas Center for Pain Management, Hurst, Texas
Brief strobic colored light therapy, individual counseling, psychosocial educational groups, biofeedback and stress management
Neuropsychology Assistant, 1993
Center for Behavioral Studies, Beaumont, Texas
Neuropsychological assessment with a variety of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings
Research Assistant-II, 1992
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neuro-Oncology, Houston, Texas
Neuropsychological assessment, relaxation training and hypnosis. Coordinated a clinical research project providing cognitive and vocational rehabilitation services. Initiated a research project on the effects of hypnosis and visualization in patients in protected isolation.
Neuropsychology Intern, 1989 to 1991
Transitional Learning Community, Galveston, Texas
Assisted in all phases of post-acute head injury rehabilitation including cognitive retraining, psychosocial and educational support groups, group therapy, and activities of daily living, and neuropsychological assessments. Developed a stress management program incorporating biofeedback and relaxation training. and neuropsychological assessments.
TRAINING
- The American Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
- The Academy for Guided Imagery: Interactive Guided Imagery, 1991
- The Foundation for Shamanic Studies: Level I, 1991
- Reiki Method of Natural Healing: Level I, 1989; Level II, 1992; Level III, 2002
- Confluent Somatic Therapy, 1994 and Brief Strobic Phototherapy, 1995; Dr. Steven Vazquez
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, 2002 and 2010
- Brief Techniques in Hypnosis, 2005; Dr. Antonio Madrid
- Therapeutic Color Theory and Assessment, 2005; Pierre Van Oberghen
- Psych-K, 2005
- Low Energy Neurofeedback System, Advanced Training 2008, 2011
- Motivational Interviewing Academy, ASU – Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, 2011
- Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, 11th international Congress, 2011
- Mind Body Stress Reduction (MBSR), 2012 and 2013
- Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), Levels I - V; 2012-2014
- Australasian Constellation Therapy Intensive, 2016
- Family Constellation Facilitator Training (Foundations), 2017-2018
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
- An examination of a constrained recall technique to enhance memory performance in closed head injury survivors, Texas Head Injury Foundation, Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, July 1991
- Behavioral medicine techniques in cancer treatment;
- Heart Rate Variability: What can the literature tell us?
- Colored Light: The Science and Health of It
Sierra Tucson Professional Networking Breakfast, August 2009
- Poster Session - Emotional Transformation Therapy and Presentation: Low Energy Neurofeedback System New Zealand Psychological Society, Annual Conference, August 2015
- Low Energy Neurofeedback System; Grand Rounds, Waikato Hospital, November 2015
- Transgenerational Trauma and Family Constellation Therapy, June 2018, (Meetup) New Zealand Psychological Society
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
New Zealand Psychological Society, and Institute of Clinical Psychology
ETTIA (Emotional Transformation Therapy International Association)
