Experience

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC)

• Advanced Practicum Student

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  Trained in medical psychology to provide evidence based treatments for various DSM-5 diagnoses and recommendations for WCCHC psychiatrists and psychologists to consider in their psychopharmacological treatments. Responsible for thorough intake and follow-up assessments as well as individual psychotherapy of a wide range; from cliental seeking intensive crisis intervention, to persistently mentally ill (SPMI), to supportive counseling. Transferrable Skills: Knowledge of pharmaceutical side effects, drug-drug interaction and common medical symptoms to best conceptualize etiology of presenting symptoms and decide on most appropriate biopsychosocial treatment plan. Cultural Competence in multi-cultural issues and diverse clientele. Show less


Argosy University
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• 4th Year Psy.D student

  • Sep 2010 - Present


Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC)

• Intervention Praticum Student

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Conducted Suicide Risk Evaluations (SRE) and bi-weekly follow-ups and clinical interviews. Provided group therapy (i.e., Substance Education, Relapse Prevention, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy [DBT]), and individual therapy. Collaborated with OCCC Mental Health Treatment Team for case conferencing, consultation, and treatment planning. Updated client progress daily in SOAP formatting. Transferrable Skills: Creativity in order to tailor therapeutic interventions in restrictive environments (i.e., forensic); Experience with crisis intervention and working with clients in pre-contemplative and contemplative stages of change (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1992). Cultural Competence in multi-cultural issues and diverse clientele. Show less



The Institute for Family Enrichment (TIFFE)

• Paraprofessional

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Certified under Child Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD). Assist with the aim to assist in the behavioral and mental enrichment for children with behavioral and/or developmental disorders. Certified under Child Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD). Assist with the aim to assist in the behavioral and mental enrichment for children with behavioral and/or developmental disorders.

• Diagnostic Practicum Student

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Conducted clinical interviews, intake interviews. Administered cognitive, objective, personality, and forensic assessment tools to adult male inmates. Completed written diagnostic reports and provided consultation of diagnostic test results to patient and Mental Health Treatment team. Provided individual therapy and recorded timely progress notes in SOAP formatting. Transferrable Skills: Ability to conduct assessments utilized in forensic settings (e.g., HCR-20). Experience with suicide risk screens and intake interviews, Knowledge in common differential diagnosis and rule outs of thought disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, and recognition of malingering Show less



Aloha Psychological Services

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Masters of Clinical Psychology Practicum

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Provided 873 total hours on-site. Provided intake interviews, individual therapy, adaptive behavior assessment (i.e., Vineland II), literature review and evidence based research. Provided 873 total hours on-site. Provided intake interviews, individual therapy, adaptive behavior assessment (i.e., Vineland II), literature review and evidence based research.



Western Washington University (WWU) Recreational Center

• Polynesian Dance Instructor

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2006

  Promoted multi-cultural diversity and awareness of the Native Hawaiian culture through dance (‘auana, kahiko, tahitian), song, chants, and provision of history. Promoted multi-cultural diversity and awareness of the Native Hawaiian culture through dance (‘auana, kahiko, tahitian), song, chants, and provision of history.



Western Washington University (WWU) Child Development Center

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2006

  Supervised children, assisted teachers in activities, and incorporated play therapy techniques and activities Supervised children, assisted teachers in activities, and incorporated play therapy techniques and activities



Judi and Pearl's Polynesian Studio

• Teaching Assistant (Alaka'i)

  • Jan 1998 - Sep 2004

  Under the direction of Kumu Hula Pearl Momi Uratani. Built rapport with fellow hula sisters and facilitated cohesion of the halau. Assisted in learning of song and dance of a diverse population of females from ages three to seventy years. Under the direction of Kumu Hula Pearl Momi Uratani. Built rapport with fellow hula sisters and facilitated cohesion of the halau. Assisted in learning of song and dance of a diverse population of females from ages three to seventy years.