Kaitlyn Hagan

Administer comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for medically complex and diverse pediatric populations (e.g.

Congenital Heart

Disease, Anemia, Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Long Covid, neurodevelopmental delays) Cognitive: WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, WAIS-IV, KBIT-2, Leiter-3 Academic & Learning: WRAML-2, Woodcock Johnson III/IV

Third-Year Practicum Trainee - Children's Hospital Los Angeles, USC Affiliated - Los Angeles, CA

(2024-07 - 2025-06)

• Administer comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for medically complex and diverse pediatric populations (e.g. Congenital Heart Disease, Anemia, Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Long Covid, neurodevelopmental delays)
• Cognitive: WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, WAIS-IV, KBIT-2, Leiter-3
• Academic & Learning: WRAML-2, Woodcock Johnson III/IV
• Executive Functioning & Attention: D-KEFS, BRIEF-2, Stroop, Finger Tapping
• Memory & Language: CVLT-C, Expressive/Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary
• Behavioral/Emotional & Adaptive: BASC-3, Vineland-3, Vanderbilt, PEARLS, Sleep Disturbance Scale
• Developmental/Autism-specific: ADOS-2, Bayley-4, Bayley Screener
• Produced reports with developmentally and culturally informed recommendations
• Participate in weekly didactics, interdisciplinary grand rounds, and supervision, including live (mirror) and video review to enhance diagnostic accuracy and reflective practice

Program Sanctioned Practicum Trainee (Supplemental) - Downtown Mind Wellness - Los Angeles, CA

(2025-02 - 2025-04)

• Provided individual therapy to adult clients presenting with a range of concerns, including OCD, trauma, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders
• Utilized a psychodynamic lens while integrating CBT, relational, and trauma-informed approaches
• Participated in weekly individual and group supervision focused on therapeutic process, clinical formulation, and theory
• Gained exposure to private practice systems, including electronic documentation, treatment planning, and insurance reimbursement protocols

Second-Year Practicum Trainee - Youtherapy - La Verne/San Dimas, CA

(2023-08 - 2024-06)

• Provided individual and family therapy in a community-based clinic serving children, adolescents, young adults, and parents (ages 3 to 65)
• Delivered therapy to college students referred from a nearby university, addressing academic stress, identity development, relationship issues, and transitional challenges
• Gained experience aligned with college counseling center work, including brief treatment models, crisis support, and developmental concerns specific to emerging adulthood
• Conducted play therapy and utilized expressive modalities such as art, music, and storytelling to support emotional regulation and communication in younger clients
• Treated a wide range of presenting concerns, including ADHD, autism, PTSD, ODD, OCD, grief, divorce, anxiety, and adjustment disorders
• Maintained a caseload of approximately 10 clients per week and participated in weekly individual and group supervision

First-Year Practicum Trainee, Supplemental - Our Relationship - Remote, CA

(2022-07 - 2023-12)

• Provided Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT) to adult couples via telehealth, focusing on relational distress, communication issues, infidelity recovery, and co-parenting
• Continued in a supplemental role post-practicum for an additional 6 months to deepen clinical experience with diverse couples
• Specializing in working with military, LGBTQ+, and low-income couples navigating systemic stressors and identity-related challenges
• Facilitated emotionally focused dialogue and behavioral change strategies to enhance mutual understanding and connection
• Participated in weekly group supervision focused on relational dynamics, attachment patterns, and ethical considerations in couples' work

Undergraduate Clinical Trainee - Founder's House of Hope - Artesia, CA

(2021-08 - 2022-08)

• Shadowed a licensed clinical psychologist as part of a formal, school-sanctioned training placement during undergraduate study
• Observed group therapy sessions, intakes, and psychological assessments with a diverse outpatient population
• Gained firsthand experience with case conceptualization, treatment planning, and ethical clinical decision-making
• Learned documentation practices, scheduling protocols, and the day-to-day responsibilities involved in operating a private practice
• Developed foundational skills in clinical observation, diagnostic formulation, and professional communication

Domestic Violence Counselor - House of Ruth - Location Withheld for Privacy

(2020-08 - 2021-06)

• Provided trauma-informed crisis counseling and emotional support to women and children residing in a domestic violence shelter
• Responded to crisis hotline calls, conducted safety planning, and connected survivors with critical resources and services
• Supported residents in navigating housing instability, legal advocacy, and community-based mental health referrals
• Collaborated with shelter staff to create a safe, empowering environment for survivors recovering from abuse
• Gained experience in crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and working with high-risk, underserved populations

Teaching Assistant - Alliant International University, CSPP, LA & SD - Los Angeles, CA

(2021-08 - 2024-12)

• Supported instruction across several graduate-level courses, including Psychology of Women and Feminist Therapies, Intercultural Processes and Human Diversity, Diversity and the Family, Medical Family Therapy, and Health and Illness Across the Family System
• Assisted in grading assignments, providing feedback, and managing Canvas course platforms
• Coordinated with faculty to organize guest lectures and support classroom engagement
• Served as a Guest Lecturer for a Multicultural Psychology course at Cal Poly Pomona
• Helped develop and implement inclusive content reflective of diverse family systems and cultural backgrounds

Grief Workshop Facilitator - Youtherapy - La Verne/San Dimas, CA

(2023-11 - 2023-11)

• Helped develop and facilitate a therapeutic grief workshop for children and adolescents across multiple age groups
• Assisted in designing developmentally appropriate interventions, therapeutic crafts, and structured group activities
• Helped organize event logistics, including space setup, materials, and coordination of food and games
• Supported participants in engaging with grief-related themes through creative, play-based modalities
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to foster a supportive, healing environment for families navigating loss

Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology - California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University (2022-01 - 2027-05)

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology - California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University (2022-08 - 2024-08)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - California State University of Fullerton (2020-01 - 2022-05)

Associate of Arts - Psychology - Citrus College (2018-08 - 2020-12)

Associate of Arts - Sociology - Citrus College (2018-08 - 2020-12)

Associate of Arts - Social Science - Citrus College (2018-08 - 2020-12)