EDUCATION

• 1990 License and certification by the Massachusetts Board of Certification of Psychologists.
• 1983-1988, Boston University, Boston, MA, Doctorate in Counseling Psychology,
  APA approved program, Dissertation: Interpersonal Development in Young Adulthood [link to dissertation]
• 1982-1983, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, Master of Education in Human Development,
• 1977-1981, Boston University, Boston, MA, Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Human Services and Psychology

HONORS

• United States Achievement Academy Collegiate Award
• Alumni Association Student Award
• Howard C. Case Scholarship Award
• Certificate of Recognition, Boston University
• summa cum laude Bachelor of Science
• Dean's List every semester Boston University

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES

• Training seminars in: Neuro-Linguistic Programming; Eriksonian Hypnosis;
• Family Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy;
• Treatment of Adult Children of Alcoholics,
• Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 1984-1991, Clinical private practice, Newton, MA
  Therapist / Psychologist
• 1989-1991 Charles River Counseling Center Newton, MA
  Staff Psychologist
  Duties included: Diagnostic and Psychological Assessment; Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Psychotherapy - Recovery Group for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families; Crisis Management; Community Outreach and School Consultation.
• Spring, 1989, Lesley College, Graduate School, Regional Outreach, Cambridge, MA, Adjunct Faculty
  Taught graduate course titled: "Emotional Development and Interpersonal Communication.
• 1987-1991, Family Relationships Project, Boston University Boston, MA
  Research Associate
  Research associate with the Family Relationships Project, a cross-sectional/longitudinal study of young adult relationships, funded by NIMH (MH31719), Dr. White, Director.
• 1986-1987, South Shore / Quincy Mental Health Center, Quincy, MA
  Clinical Psychology, APA approved internship
  Major Rotation - Adult Outpatient Services. Duties included: Diagnostic Assessment; Psychological Assessment; Individual and Marital Psychotherapy; Group Therapy - Adult Children of Alcoholics; Crisis Management; Community Outreach.
  
  Minor Rotation - QMHC, an innovative, acute, inpatient treatment program. Duties include: Treatment Coordination; Psychological Assessment; Group Therapy - Yalom treatment model; Individual Therapy; Short-Term Crisis Intervention with individuals and their families
• 1985-1986, Laboure Mental Health Center, South Boston, MA
  Psychology Internship
  Duties included: Diagnostic Assessment; Psychological Assessment; Individual Psychotherapy - children, adolescents, and adults; Family Therapy; Group Therapy - adult substance abuser group; School Consultations.
• 1984-1985, Brighton-Allston Mental Health Clinic, Brighton, MA
  Psychology Internship
  Duties included: Diagnostic Assessment; Psychological Assessment; Individual, Marital, and Family Therapy; Group Therapy; Community Outreach Services: counseling services for an elderly housing project and clinical consultation to treatment providers in the Horace Mann School's deaf program
• 1983-1984, Brookline High School, Brookline, MA
  Counseling Practicum
  Duties included: General Guidance and Vocational Counseling; Crisis Intervention; Intensive Individual Psychotherapy - full case load of adolescents who were resistant to outside referrals; Group Therapy.
• Fall, 1984, Boston University, School of Education, Boston, MA
  Teaching Assistant
  Employed as teaching assistant to Dr. Oliva Espin for a graduate level course- "Mental Health: Philosophy, Theory, and Practice" - which provided an overview of all major therapeutic approaches.
• Summer, 1984, The Family Center, Inc., Somerville, MA
  Administrator
  Duties included: Administration of a non-profit organization providing family therapy and outreach to a low income population; Clinical Intake; and Crisis Intervention.
• 1982-1984, The Family Center, Inc., Somerville, MA
  Research Assistant
  Employed as assistant to Dr. David Kantor in the development of a new research paradigm for evaluating and supervising the process and outcome of family therapy from a systemic perspective. Duties included: observation and evalua
• 1980-1984, Choice, Perspective, and Integrity Associates, Somerville, MA
  Information and counseling organization servicing families of cult victims and ex-members of cult groups
  Counselor, Educator, Administrator
  Involved in designing a non-coercive approach to cult-exit interventions utilizing a family systems approach. Provided workshops on communication skills for families and professionals. Duties also included: crisis intervention; family therapy; individual and group therapy for ex-members of cult groups.
• 1981-1982, Developmental Services for Children, San Jose, CA
  Residential Counselor - Juvenile Delinquents
• 1979-1981, Parent's Aid Society, Boston, MA
  Women's Reproductive Health Counselor
• 1978-1979, Hope House: Alcohol Recovery Home, Boston, MA
  Counselor

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• Psychologist
  • Resume
  • Theory of Interpersonal Development
  • Additional Professional Writings
  • Grad School Applications
  • Letters of Recommendation