Alexandra Adan

I'm a current second year doctoral student at The University of Indianapolis. I have previous experiences working with individuals clinically and several hospitality experiences.

Psychometrist at One Rehab (2023-10 – 2025-08)

Supervisor: Tricia Favre, Ph.D.

• Provided diagnostic and neuropsychological assessments for the adult and geriatric population (ages 18-95)
• Evaluations were primarily referred to by neurologists from Texas Neurology. The conditions evaluated included: concussions, stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, dementia, TBI, and cognitive problems due to MS and psychiatric conditions
• Responsible for administering test batteries to patients, scoring, and documenting observations

Registered Behavior Technician at Lonestar Day Program (2021-06 – 2022-12)

Supervisor: Blakely Cunningham, M.S.

• Provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with Autism (ages 2-25)
• Practiced naturalistic interventions increasing self-independence such as: cooking, cleaning, enhanced coping skills, and hygiene care
• Collaboration among team members and families to discuss patient progress and areas for improvement tailored to each patient
• Documented progress and chart notes for each patient

Graduate Practicum Student at Kranz Psychological Services (2023-01 – 2023-08)

Supervisor: Sarah Kranz, Ph.D.

• Provided psychological assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults (ages 2-65)
• The conditions evaluated included: ADHD, Autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar and related disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, learning disabilities, and neurocognitive disorders
• Responsible for administering test batteries to patients, observations, and writing reports
• Provided psychotherapy for the children, adolescent and adult population (ages 6-35)
• Utilized modalities to provide psychotherapy such as: cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy
• Created interventions and goals specific to client and documenting progress

Volunteer Research Assistant at Southern Methodist University - Study of Health, Aging, and Relationships Laboratory (SHARE Lab) (2023-12 – 2024-08)

Couples' Health Across Adulthood (CARe Study) - Examines couples' experiences and feelings about their partner related to the activity of their immune and cardiovascular system. Principal Investigator: Stephanie Wilson, Ph.D.

• Transcribing and analyzing each participants audio to abide by Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) software
• Ensuring each audio matched the participants document from session
• Data entry: Upkeep of excel files for participants
• Behavioral coding for each participants video distinguishing and rating emotions in accordance to MAG emotional intensity code and listening behavior coding scheme
• Organizing each participants folder and protocols

Volunteer Research Assistant at Southern Methodist University - Study of Health, Aging, and Relationships Laboratory (SHARE Lab) (2023-12 – 2024-08)

Heart-Cognitions Connections (HERO Study) - Examining heart rate variability (HRV) and heart rate (HR) at rest and the association for positivity bias in memory for older adults. Principal Investigators: Holly Bowen Ph.D. & Stephanie Wilson, Ph.D.

• Managing RedCap and updating correspondence sections
• Managing participants folders, making sure protocols and documents were filled properly
• Recruitment: upkeeping participant tracker: who has been contacted, who needs to be re-called, calling, monitoring email to send information regarding the study, scheduling appointments

Psy.D. in Doctor of Psychology – University of Indianapolis

M.S. in Master of Science, Clinical Psychology – University of Texas at Tyler (2023-08)

B.A. in Bachelor of Arts, Psychology – University of Texas at San Antonio (2021-05)