Doctor of Philosophy

Clinical Psychology

Specialty Area:

Bachelor of Science

Psychology/Sociology

Palo Alto University,

Palo Alto, CA  (APA accredited); 1999 - 2004 

Clinical Neuropsychology

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Moscow, ID; 1993 - 1997

Professional

Neuropsychologist

Neuropsychologist

Neuropsychologist

Neuropsychologist

Neuropsychology

Postdoctoral Fellow

Neuropsychology Intern

Neuropsychology

Psychometrist

Practicum

Practicum

Clinical Interviewer & Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Practicum Student

Related Clinical Experience

Biofeedback

Developmental Specialist

Research Project for Coach/Sitter on inpatient unit

Diabetes and Depression

Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Community Education

SRI Symposium

MC and organizer of event

Community Education SRI

Workers Compensation Community Panel

Acute Rehabilitation Symposium

SCI Symposium

TBI Symposium

STROKE Symposium

Community Education Series

SCI Symposium

Coach/Sitter Management

Brown Bag Presentations

Managing Difficult & Assaultive  Behaviors

Neuropsychology Practice

Training Director

Teaching Assistant

Professional Presentation

Grand Rounds Presentation

SUTTER REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, Inpatient rehabilitation, Roseville, CA; September 2012 – Current

Current duties include being an active participant on the leadership team and clinical practice on rehab unit.  Program lead for brain injury team.  Community partnerships with ATOU, Sacramento brain injury consortium, BIACAL, TBI support group.  Administrative duties related to CARF accreditation.  Planning committee for annual reunion, celebrations, annual symposiums, other special events.  Committee member for research projects, QI tracking and performance improvements.

REHABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS

Sacramento, CA; January 2006 – 2014

Acute rehabilitation –home based treatment

PRIVATE PRACTICE, Roseville, CA - 2019

KAISER PERMANENTE, Department of Psychiatry, Roseville, CA; September 2006 – September 2012

KAISER PERMANENTE, Center for Neuropsychological Services (CNS), Sacramento (Fair Oaks), CA; September 2004 – 2006

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY  (APA accredited)

Dayton, OH; September 2003 – August 2004

Miami Valley Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio (RIO)

Ellis Human Development Institute and Behavioral Medicine Clinic

PRIVATE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Cincinnati, OH; March 2004 – August 2004

SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

San Jose, CA; September 2002 – July 2003

Acute inpatient psychiatric services

PALO ALTO V.A. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM  

San Jose, CA; September 2001 – August 2002

Interdisciplinary outpatient mental health clinic

BIPOLAR HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE

San Jose, CA; October 2001 – August 2003

STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Palo Alto, CA; June 2000 – March 2001

KURT AND BARBARA GRONOWSKI CLINIC

Palo Alto, CA; June 2000 – June 2001

Completed 48 hours of didactic training and 8 hours of supervision from Dr. Daniel Coffman 2017-2018

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OF IDAHO

Boise, ID; February 1998 – September 1999 

A private agency working for individuals with pervasive developmental disabilities

Conducted review and analysis for coaches/sitter use on SRI unit over 6 month period   2016

Retrospective review and analysis for Diabetes and Depression as comorbid conditions on SRI unit

PALO ALTO V.A. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Menlo Park Division, Family Research Center

May 2001 – August 2003

PACIFIC GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

March 2001 – June 2002

Investigating chronic illness in relation to types of supportive therapy 

PACIFIC GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

March 2000 – March 2001

Research assistant investigating various life stressors as a precursor of PTSD symptomatology 

STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE         

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Palo Alto, CA; June 2000 – January 2001

Treatment outcome research evaluating the effectiveness of hypnosis versus mindfulness meditation group therapy for clients with long term depressed mood 

STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

January 2000 – May 2000

Treatment outcome research working with sexually abused woman in either in trauma or present focused group interventions

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Department of Psychology

January 1997 – December 1997

Research project investigating participants’ level of decision-making process with interval doses of ethanol 

Behavior Management of Moderate and Severe TBI March 2021

Integrative and Functional Medicine for the Healthcare Provider April 2019

Invisible Injuries: Exploring brain injury (concussion/Mild TBI) and other psychological conditions. May 2019

Managing difficult cases—identification and management of symptoms magnifications in pain management and brain injury. October 2018

Behavioral Management with moderate and severe TBI.  August 2017 Rideout Hospital

Practical Approaches in the Management and Rehabilitation of the Patient with Spinal Cord Injury.   May 2017 Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Acute Management of the Traumatic Brain Injury Patient.  September 2016 Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Psychological Sequelae of CVA.  September 2015

Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury   November 2015

Hypoxic and Ischemic Brain Injury  May 2015

Sexuality and the Rehabilitation Patient  October 2014

Neuropsychological Services for Catastrophic Injuries in Workers’ Compensation  May 2016 and November 2014

Current Tends and Innovations in Spinal Cord Injury.   September 2014

Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Ongoing teaching/didactics with nursing staff and new hires for use of Coaches.  2012 to Current

Sutter Rehabilitation Institute-ongoing.  Topics included CVA and Depression, Behavior Management, TBI sequelae, TBI and Sexuality

Sutter Rehabilitation Institute  September 2013 and 2016, 2019, 2021.

Sutter Rehabilitation Institute  February 2013

KAISER PERMANENTE, Postdoctoral Program

Taught twice yearly seminars for post-doc residents; various topics

Roseville, CA 2007-2012

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

Dayton, OH; Summer 2004

Teaching assistant for doctoral level course in Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment. 

MIAMI VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Dayton, OH; Winter 2004

Presented a continuing education seminar for nurses and other medical staff at Miami Valley Hospital.  Topic was “Spirituality and Chronic Pain.”

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

Dayton, OH; Winter 2004

Presented two-hour seminar on “Religion/Spirituality As a Factor in Counseling.”

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Department of Psychology