Experience

Joseph J Peters Institute

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

• Licensed Psychologist

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Provide individual and group psychotherapy with adults who are convicted of domestic violence or sexual offense charges. Administer psychosocial, cognitive, and personality assessments as part of evaluations related to treatment recommendations. Client population includes a variety of mood, anxiety, cognitive, thought, and personality disorder. Participate in weekly professional consultations.

• Pre Doctoral Intern

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  Provide individual and group psychotherapy with adults who are convicted of domestic violence or sexual offense charges. Administer psychosocial, cognitive, and personality assessments as part of evaluations related to treatment recommendations. Client population includes a variety of mood, anxiety, cognitive, thought, and personality disorder. Participate in weekly individual and group supervision, didactic trainings, and professional consultations.



Lenape Valley Foundation

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Practicum Student

  • May 2014 - Present

  Completed psychodiagnostic assessment batteries with a variety of clients. Interpreted data from testing and create an integrated report with results, conclusions, and recommendations. Met with clients for individual feedback sessions regarding the outcomes of testing. Performing intake evaluations and clinical interviews. Facilitated group therapy for individuals receiving partial hospitalization services. Conducted individual outpatient therapy with clients. Completed treatment plans, safety plans, and clinical notes. Show less



State Correctional Institution Graterford

• Skippack Township, PA

• Practicum Student

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Provided individual therapy and group therapy for adult men who are incarcerated. Client population includes a variety of mood, anxiety, cognitive, and personality disorders. Additionally, provided sexual offense treatment in a group setting for incarcerated men with sexual offenses. Administered cognitive, personality, and neuropsychological assessments on incarcerated men as part of evaluations for parole, outside clearance, and classification. Complete intake assessments to evaluate possible mental health needs of incoming inmates. Participate in treatment team meetings, didactic trainings, weekly individual supervision, and biweekly group supervision. Show less



Collage Rehabilitation Partners

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Brain Injury Specialist

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2015

  Implemented behavioral interventions with adults with significant traumatic brain injuries. Provide individual emotional and social support groups for clients with TBI. Assist clients with completing activities of daily living. Collect data regarding each client’s behavior on an hourly basis in order to monitor progress. Provided individual therapy for clients suffering from dual diagnosis TBI and substance use disorders. Participated in case conceptualization, treatment planning, weekly individual supervision, and weekly group supervision. Show less



T. W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services Inc.

• Therapeutic Staff Support

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2013

  Provided one-on-one mental health services for at-risk children and adolescents. Client population included a variety of cognitive, mood, anxiety, developmental, and neurological disorders. Provided services within the school and home setting to support the at-risk client and his/her teachers, parents, counselors, guardians, and other adults in his/her life. Implemented behavioral strategies with the client to reduce problematic behaviors. Collected data on behavior of client to monitor change and potential progress. Additionally, participated in weekly group supervision, case conceptualizations treatment planning, and monthly didactics. Show less



Mirmont Treatment Center

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

• Practicum Student

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Completed progress notes, intake evaluations, and other various paperwork. Lead group therapy sessions with rehabilitation clients. Worked one on one with clients in treatment planning and aftercare. Completed progress notes, intake evaluations, and other various paperwork. Lead group therapy sessions with rehabilitation clients. Worked one on one with clients in treatment planning and aftercare.



Independent

• Reading, PA

• Personal Home Aide

  • May 2007 - Aug 2011

  Provided support to a private family with the care of their child who had developmental delays. Helped client with developmental delay complete activities of daily living. Tutored in problem school areas and assisted with completion of homework. Provided emotional support for family. Provided support to a private family with the care of their child who had developmental delays. Helped client with developmental delay complete activities of daily living. Tutored in problem school areas and assisted with completion of homework. Provided emotional support for family.



Mosaic House

• Undergraduate Psychology Intern

  • May 2010 - Sep 2010

  Interacted with individuals with mental health diagnoses such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder in a day program setting. Wrote monthly case reviews appropriate for psychological rehabilitation facilities. Interacted with individuals with mental health diagnoses such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder in a day program setting. Wrote monthly case reviews appropriate for psychological rehabilitation facilities.