Experience

Lyra Health

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Quality Supervisor

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Seattle, Washington



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Instructor

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Seattle, WA Responsibilities include: (1) provide one-on-one weekly supervision to doctorate students in clinical psychology; (2) review weekly sessions; (3) review and provide feedback on progress notes.



Private Practice

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Seattle, WA Responsibilities include: Individual psychotherapy; Bilingual services: therapy in Spanish and/or bilingually; Evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, PTSD, and substance use; Sexual orientation and sexual identity; Adjustment to major life transitions, chronic illnesses, and relationship stress; Therapy with multicultural diverse populations (e.g. ethnic/racial minority, LGBTQ, immigrant populations); Expertise in immigration and acculturation issues; Psychological… Show more Responsibilities include: Individual psychotherapy; Bilingual services: therapy in Spanish and/or bilingually; Evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, PTSD, and substance use; Sexual orientation and sexual identity; Adjustment to major life transitions, chronic illnesses, and relationship stress; Therapy with multicultural diverse populations (e.g. ethnic/racial minority, LGBTQ, immigrant populations); Expertise in immigration and acculturation issues; Psychological evaluations for immigration (e.g. asylum, extreme hardship, spousal abuse, and removal conditions of inadmissibility) and forensic cases. Show less



University of Washington Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Psychologist

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

  (1) Provide evidence based brief interventions to inpatient populations with cardiac, pulmonary, rehabilitation (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury) diagnosis; (2) Supervise trainees (e.g. residents, post-doctoral fellows); (3) Assist with program development, in particular the re-launch of the Rehabilitation Psychology Consult and Liaison Service; (4) Data analysis.



Bailey-Boushay House

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychologist

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Seattle, WA Responsibilities include: (1) Direct clinical care; (2) Grief counseling to family members; (3) Deliver services in Spanish to patients; (4) Development and implementation of training programs for staff.



Various Universities

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2016

  October 2016: Culture and Mental Health Lecture: Mock Consultation: Introduction to Immigration Applications San Francisco University, Department of Nursing April 2014: Research Methods Lecture: Grounded Theory: Application and Challenges of Working with Ethnic/racial Minority Populations San Francisco University, Department of Nursing August 2010: Sociology: American Race… Show more October 2016: Culture and Mental Health Lecture: Mock Consultation: Introduction to Immigration Applications San Francisco University, Department of Nursing April 2014: Research Methods Lecture: Grounded Theory: Application and Challenges of Working with Ethnic/racial Minority Populations San Francisco University, Department of Nursing August 2010: Sociology: American Race and Ethnic Relations Lecture Topic: Race and Health University of Washington, Department of Sociology May 2009: Clinical Colloquium Workshop: Working with Latino Clients University of Washington, Department of Psychology March 2009: Motivational Interviewing Workshop Conducted a one-day workshop examining theory, strategies, and implementation of MI for clinical psychology graduate students Louisiana State University, Department of Psychology October 2007: Clinical Psychology Lecture Topic: Functional Analytic Psychotherapy University of Washington, Department of Psychology Summer 2006: Advanced Qualitative Methods Lecture Topic: Grounded Theory Methodology University of Washington, Department of Medical History and Ethics Show less



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor, Racism and Minority Groups

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  Seattle, WA Responsibilities include: (1) teach a 2-hour lecture comprising 100 students twice a week; (2) plan curriculum; (3) hold office hours; (4) consult with and assist teaching assistant with smaller sections; (5) provide students feedback on their writing and research projects



VA Puget Health Care System

• Research Psychologist

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Seattle, WA Responsibilities include: (1) psychiatric diagnostic assessment of research participants, (2) provide individual psychotherapy to veterans in primary care setting, (3) tele-mental health training.



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor, Health Psychology

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Seattle, WA Responsibilities include: (1) teach a 2-hour lecture 3x a week; (2) plan curriculum; (3) hold office hours; (4) provide students feedback on their writing and research projects



University Behavioral Associates-Montefiore Medical Center

• Clinical Supervisor

  • Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Bronx, NY Responsibilities include: (1) clinical assessment of children, adolescents, and adults, (2) Crisis intervention for families; (3) Referral for needed treatment; (4) Supervision and training; (5) Program development (e.g. coordinate intake process, establish policy and procedures for daily operation of the program)



VA Puget Sound Health Care System

• Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  Seattle, WA Responsibilities include: (1) provide individual, group, couples psychotherapy using cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, prolonged exposure therapy, and DBT, FAP, and ACT-informed interventions, to men and women, in particular OIF/OEF veterans, suffering from mood disorders, substance use disorders, psychotic illness, and interpersonal difficulties, (2) perform intake evaluations to determine current psychological functioning and treatment needs, (3) perform initial intake… Show more Responsibilities include: (1) provide individual, group, couples psychotherapy using cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, prolonged exposure therapy, and DBT, FAP, and ACT-informed interventions, to men and women, in particular OIF/OEF veterans, suffering from mood disorders, substance use disorders, psychotic illness, and interpersonal difficulties, (2) perform intake evaluations to determine current psychological functioning and treatment needs, (3) perform initial intake evaluations to triage patient care, (4) assist staff psychologists in teaching and program development, (5) attended weekly supervision and didactic seminars. Show less



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor, Racism and Minority Groups

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008

  Seattle, WA Responsibilities include: (1) teach a 2-hour lecture comprising 100 students twice a week; (2) plan curriculum; (3) hold office hours; (4) consult with and assist teaching assistant with smaller sections; (5) provide students feedback on their writing and research projects.