Rhonda J. Factor

Provide individual psychodynamic psychotherapy to diverse adults (race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, nationality, gender, sexual orientation) Treat depression, anxiety, traumatic reactions; difficulties related to life transition, adjustment, relationships, identity (sexual, gender, racial, ethnic) Expertise - university students, trauma, LGBT+ adults

Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst - Private Practice - New York, NY

(2010)

• Provide individual psychodynamic psychotherapy to diverse adults (race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, nationality, gender, sexual orientation)
• Treat depression, anxiety, traumatic reactions; difficulties related to life transition, adjustment, relationships, identity (sexual, gender, racial, ethnic)
• Expertise - university students, trauma, LGBT+ adults

Consulting Psychologist - York College/CUNY - Queens, NY

(2021-01 - 2021-06)

Supervising Psychologist - Student Health Services, The New School - New York, NY

(2006 - 2021)

• Lectured and facilitated discussion in extern clinical training seminar
• Supervised social work, doctoral psychology, and psychiatric resident externs
• Conducted staff and extern in-service trainings on working with sexual and gender minority students
• Conducted triage and intake assessments
• Provided short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and referrals to diverse undergraduate and graduate students
• Treated students with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar illness, traumatic reactions, adjustment reactions, loss and bereavement, chronic illness, sexual/gender/racial/ethnic identity issues, and developmental issues
• Consulted with psychiatrist
• Facilitated semi-structured group treatment - gay men, trans* students

Postdoctoral Fellow - Wo/Men’s and Gender Resource Center, Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY

(2005 - 2006)

Group Facilitator - Gender Identity Project, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center - New York, NY

(2004 - 2005)

Psychology Intern - Pace University Counseling Center - New York, NY

(2003 - 2004)

APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship

Adjunct Faculty, Master of Arts Program, Department of Applied Psychology, in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness - NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development - New York, NY

(2021)

• The Psychology of Women (and Gender): A Psychosocial Approach
• Lab in Individual Counseling Skills
• Trauma: Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives
• Practicum in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness

Adjunct Clinical Supervisor, Doctoral Program - Parnes Clinic, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University - Bronx, NY

(2020-08 - 2021-08)

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Doctoral Program - Northcentral University, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology, Gender & Sexuality Concentration - San Diego, CA; Remote

(2020-10 - 2021-03)

• Sexuality & Sexual Fluidity
• LGBTQ Identity & Development Throughout the Life Cycle
• The Psychology of Traumatic Stress

Adjunct Clinical Supervisor, Doctoral Program - McShane Center for Psychological Services, Pace University - New York, NY

(2015 - 2016)

Faculty Lecturer, Research in Transgender Health - Summer Institute on Sexuality, Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality, San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA

(2015 - 2015)

• Provided interactive lecture and discussion on research methodologies for participatory action research with trans* individuals

Instructor, Bachelor of Arts Program - University of Vermont, Department of Psychology - Burlington, VT

(1999 - 1999)

• The Psychology of Women

Tutor - Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences - New York, NY

(1994 - 1995)

• Anatomy and Physiology

High School Social Studies Teacher - High School Redirection, New York City Department of Education - Brooklyn, NY

(1993 - 1994)

• Multiculturalism in US History (Interdisciplinary English/Social Studies class)
• Latin American History