Licensed Clinical Staff Psychologist - Kaiser Permanente, Emergency Department Embedded Psychological Services - Santa Clara, CA
(2022-01)
- Deliver comprehensive psychological evaluations, clinical diagnostics, and acute crisis stabilization for a diverse patient population in the Emergency Department, embedded hours evenings and weekends.
- Partner with a multidisciplinary medical team, including physicians and psychiatric specialists, to design and implement evidence-based, individualized treatment protocols for complex medical and mental health presentations.
- In collaboration, support and counsel patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice.
Licensed Clinical Staff Psychologist - Kaiser Permanente, Adult Psychiatry Department - Santa Clara, CA
(2022-01)
- Outpatient clinic evidence based treatments within a general outpatient multidisciplinary healthcare setting. Utilizes CBT, DBT, and ACT techniques to facilitate group therapy for geriatric and dual diagnosed personality and mood disordered populations.
- Created and continues to facilitate an adapted format of 6 month-intensive weekly DBT program to fit within the Kaiser Permanente model of care.
- Developed and facilitates programming for geriatric services at the outpatient clinic, focusing on treatment for anxiety, depression, health psychology, pain management and end of life issues. Facilitates dynamic weekly groups for over 55 senior citizens weekly, ages 60 to 102 yrs old.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Total Life - Telehealth Remote Therapy Services in California
(2023-01 - 2026-12)
- Remote therapy for seniors using evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, MBCT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, with a strong emphasis on geriatric mental health, improving accessibility to weekly, ongoing mental health support for geriatric populations.
Licensed Clinical Staff Psychologist - Kaiser Permanente, Adult Psychiatry Department - Santa Clara, CA
(2012-01 - 2022-12)
- Outpatient clinic providing evidence based treatments for the full range of mental health conditions within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting. Utilizes CBT, DBT, and relational therapies to tailor treatment plans for a diverse range of patients, aged 18 - 105 years old. Duties include Intensive Outpatient Therapy, emergency on-call, triage, crisis stabilization, and substance disorder treatment.
- Specializations with Geriatrics, Eating Disorders, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy areas.
Post-Doctoral Internship - Renfrew Center - Coconut Creek, FL
(2009-01 - 2010-12)
- Provided care for the full spectrum of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder), diabulimia, and orthorexia. Treatment was individually tailored and ranged from residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs.
- Used a holistic, evidence-based approach, integrating medical, nutritional, and psychological care with group and individual therapy. Clinical focus on building coping skills, improving body image, and fostering long-term recovery in a compassionate, community-oriented atmosphere.
Pre-Doctoral Internship - Center for Group Counseling - Boca Raton, FL
(2008-01 - 2009-12)
- Provided group therapy, individual and family counseling, and psychological testing within this community-based mental health facility.
- Evidence-based approach tailored to personal needs, including cognitive-behavioral and supportive therapies.
- Accessible & Inclusive Care – Services were designed to be affordable, making mental health support available to a wide range of community members.
