Carrie Thornton, PsyD
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Children's Specialty Group
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Child Clinical Psychologist
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Sep 2022 - Present
I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently working exclusively with children, adolescents, and their families. The bulk of my clinical work entails conducting psychological evaluations, synthesizing findings and writing reports, and disseminating findings including treatment recommendations. I also carry a small caseload of therapy clients with a variety of presenting problems including body-focused repetitive behaviors, Tourette's Syndrome, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and… Show more I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently working exclusively with children, adolescents, and their families. The bulk of my clinical work entails conducting psychological evaluations, synthesizing findings and writing reports, and disseminating findings including treatment recommendations. I also carry a small caseload of therapy clients with a variety of presenting problems including body-focused repetitive behaviors, Tourette's Syndrome, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and disruptive behaviors (parent management training). Show less I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently working exclusively with children, adolescents, and their families. The bulk of my clinical work entails conducting psychological evaluations, synthesizing findings and writing reports, and disseminating findings including treatment recommendations. I also carry a small caseload of therapy clients with a variety of presenting problems including body-focused repetitive behaviors, Tourette's Syndrome, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and… Show more I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently working exclusively with children, adolescents, and their families. The bulk of my clinical work entails conducting psychological evaluations, synthesizing findings and writing reports, and disseminating findings including treatment recommendations. I also carry a small caseload of therapy clients with a variety of presenting problems including body-focused repetitive behaviors, Tourette's Syndrome, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and disruptive behaviors (parent management training). Show less
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The CBT Center for Anxiety + OCD
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Post-doctoral Psychotherapist
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Jul 2021 - Present
I work primarily with children who have anxiety or obsessive-compulsive-related disorders. Treatment also occurs within the context of the family system. Caseload also includes some adult clients. I utilize evidence-based, behavioral treatments, primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among others. Post-doctoral year includes extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD. I am currently license-eligible and working… Show more I work primarily with children who have anxiety or obsessive-compulsive-related disorders. Treatment also occurs within the context of the family system. Caseload also includes some adult clients. I utilize evidence-based, behavioral treatments, primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among others. Post-doctoral year includes extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD. I am currently license-eligible and working towards licensure as a clinical psychologist. Show less I work primarily with children who have anxiety or obsessive-compulsive-related disorders. Treatment also occurs within the context of the family system. Caseload also includes some adult clients. I utilize evidence-based, behavioral treatments, primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among others. Post-doctoral year includes extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD. I am currently license-eligible and working… Show more I work primarily with children who have anxiety or obsessive-compulsive-related disorders. Treatment also occurs within the context of the family system. Caseload also includes some adult clients. I utilize evidence-based, behavioral treatments, primarily Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among others. Post-doctoral year includes extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD. I am currently license-eligible and working towards licensure as a clinical psychologist. Show less
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Crossroads
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United States
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Medical Practices
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200 - 300 Employee
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Psychotherapist
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Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
As a psychotherapist at Crossroads Treatment Center, I provide psychotherapy to adult clients who have opiate use disorder and often other, co-occurring mental illnesses. I use evidence-based treatments along with medication-assisted treatment to address a broad variety of mental health needs. Clients hail from diverse backgrounds and each presents with unique needs. I also fill the role of a care manager, connecting clients to other needed services and resources. As a psychotherapist at Crossroads Treatment Center, I provide psychotherapy to adult clients who have opiate use disorder and often other, co-occurring mental illnesses. I use evidence-based treatments along with medication-assisted treatment to address a broad variety of mental health needs. Clients hail from diverse backgrounds and each presents with unique needs. I also fill the role of a care manager, connecting clients to other needed services and resources.
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Delaware Prevention and Behavioral Health Services
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Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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Psychological Evaluator
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
In this position, I completed each step of psychological evaluation. I began by constructing a psychological battery to answer a variety of referral questions and then administered the test battery to clients. The population served was comprised of children and adolescents who were either involved in the legal system or who were identified as having a pervasive need for intensive psychological treatment. I also scored and interpreted test data and synthesized my findings, which were reported… Show more In this position, I completed each step of psychological evaluation. I began by constructing a psychological battery to answer a variety of referral questions and then administered the test battery to clients. The population served was comprised of children and adolescents who were either involved in the legal system or who were identified as having a pervasive need for intensive psychological treatment. I also scored and interpreted test data and synthesized my findings, which were reported in a written psychological evaluation. The final stage of the job description was to conduct feedback sessions about the report with clients, parents, and treatment team providers. Finally, the team participated in regular case conferences, for which I was occasionally required to present and engage in professional dialogue about a case. Show less In this position, I completed each step of psychological evaluation. I began by constructing a psychological battery to answer a variety of referral questions and then administered the test battery to clients. The population served was comprised of children and adolescents who were either involved in the legal system or who were identified as having a pervasive need for intensive psychological treatment. I also scored and interpreted test data and synthesized my findings, which were reported… Show more In this position, I completed each step of psychological evaluation. I began by constructing a psychological battery to answer a variety of referral questions and then administered the test battery to clients. The population served was comprised of children and adolescents who were either involved in the legal system or who were identified as having a pervasive need for intensive psychological treatment. I also scored and interpreted test data and synthesized my findings, which were reported in a written psychological evaluation. The final stage of the job description was to conduct feedback sessions about the report with clients, parents, and treatment team providers. Finally, the team participated in regular case conferences, for which I was occasionally required to present and engage in professional dialogue about a case. Show less
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Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Psychotherapist and Psychometrist Intern
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
I provided individual therapy to students with behavioral and emotional difficulties and facilitated regular therapy groups with a focus on psychological skill-building. I also conducted intellectual assessments on students identified as having academic difficulties or unique academic needs. I provided individual therapy to students with behavioral and emotional difficulties and facilitated regular therapy groups with a focus on psychological skill-building. I also conducted intellectual assessments on students identified as having academic difficulties or unique academic needs.
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WILMINGTON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Psychotherapist Intern
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Sep 2017 - May 2018
As a practicum student, I provide evidence-based psychotherapy to veterans, primarily using cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-commitment techniques. Maintaining progress notes and treatment plans was required of the position. I also conducted group therapy seminars on acceptance-commitment therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia. As a practicum student, I provide evidence-based psychotherapy to veterans, primarily using cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-commitment techniques. Maintaining progress notes and treatment plans was required of the position. I also conducted group therapy seminars on acceptance-commitment therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia.
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Community Education Centers, Inc CEC
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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300 - 400 Employee
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Psychotherapist, Intern
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
As a practicum student, I provided evidence-based psychotherapy to residents (adult offenders currently incarcerated) in substance use treatment facility, primarily using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Maintaining progress notes was an essential component of job description, as was conducting group therapy seminars on various interpersonal topics. Group seminars included both residents and their family members. As a practicum student, I provided evidence-based psychotherapy to residents (adult offenders currently incarcerated) in substance use treatment facility, primarily using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Maintaining progress notes was an essential component of job description, as was conducting group therapy seminars on various interpersonal topics. Group seminars included both residents and their family members.
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Psychometrist
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
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Communications Coordinator
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Sep 2011 - May 2014
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Counselor
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May 2005 - Aug 2012
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Education
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Widener University
Doctor of Psychology- PsyD, Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology -
Duke University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology -
Norfolk Academy
High School, 6th-12th