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Board Certified Clinical Psychology Psychologist Behavior Therapy, Forensic, Antidepressant Medication, Anti Anxiety Medication, Mental Health, Mental Hygiene, Crisis Assessment, Behavioral Assessment
Education
Ph.D. 12-80 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR Clinical Psychology (APA approved)
M.A. 6-79 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR Clinical Psychology (APA approved)
B.A. 6-75 Stanford University, Stanford, CA Double Major: Psychology (with honors) and Economics
Professional Affiliations
Academy of Clinical Psychology, Fellow
American Psychological Association, Fellow in Clinical Psychology
Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Member
National Organization for V. A. Psychologists, Member
Nevada Psychological Association, Member
Northern Nevada Association for Licensed Psychologists Member
Western Psychological Association, Member
Professional Certification
Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology (since 1987)
Nevada Licensed Psychologist (since 1982)
National Register of Health Service Providers (since 1983)
Clinical Privileges
St. Mary’s Hospital
Sparks Family Hospital
Washoe Medical Center
V. A. Medical Center
Awards And Honors
American Psychological Association Fellow in Clinical Psychology, 1994
Outstanding Psychologist, Nevada State Psychological Association, 1993
Appointed by the Governor to the Nevada State Board of Psychological
Examiners, 1990; reappointed 1994
Outstanding Performance Evaluation, Reno VAMC, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995
Employee of the Month, Reno VAMC May, 1985; Feb 1986
Certificate of Appreciation, Reno VAMC, 1983
Graduate Teaching Fellowship, University of Oregon, 1976-77, 1978-80
U.S. Public Health Traineeship, University of Oregon, 1975-76
Honors in Psychology, Stanford University, 1975
Elected to Stanford University Student Senate, 1972-73
Elks Club Scholarship for Outstanding Leadership, 1971-72
Elks Club Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 1971-72
Outstanding Student, Peterson High School, Sunnyvale, CA, 1971
Valedictorian, Peterson High School, Sunnyvale, CA, 1971
Administrative Experience
1995-now Minority Veterans Program Coordinator, VAMC, Reno
1989-now Assistant Chief of Psychology, VAMC, Reno
1986-now Smoking Control Officer
1984-88 Coordinator, Mental Hygiene Clinic, VAMC, Reno
1985-88 Coordinator, Mental Health Computer Applications, VAMC, Reno
1981-84 Assistant Coordinator, Mental Hygiene Clinic, VAMC, Reno
1981-82 Crisis Team Coordinator, VAMC, Reno
1979-80 Project Coordinator, “Coping with Depression” Project, Oregon Neuropsychology Lab,
University of Oregon, Eugene
1979-80 Coordinator, University of Oregon, Eugene
Teaching Experience
1996-now Full Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UNR School of Medicine, Reno
1987-now Associate Prof., Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UNR School of Medicine, Reno
1981-now Clinical Supervisor, APA-approved Clinical Psychology Training Program, VAMC, Reno
1981-now Guest Speaker, UNR Speakers Bureau
1981-87 Assistant Prof., Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UNR School of Medicine, Reno
1983-87 Trainer, UNR Crisis Call Center
1976-80 Graduate Teaching Instructor, Dept. of Psychology, University of Oregon
Clinical Experience
1981-now Staff Psychologist, Mental Hygiene Clinic, VAMC, Reno 15-30 patient contacts per week individual, group, and crisis assessment and intervention.
1982-now Private Practice specializing in psychological treatments for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, smoking, and sexual dysfunction
1990-94 Staff Psychologist, Excel Spine Rehabilitation Center. Psychological assessment of patients with chronic pain.
1978-80 Clinical Trainee, Psychology Clinic, University of Oregon. Specialized practical experience in the behavioral assessment and treatment of behavior problem children (1 year), gestalt therapy (1 year), assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunctions (3 mos.), cognitive-behavioral assessment and treatment of depression (2 years), MMPI assessment (2 years).
1977-78 Clinical Psychology Intern, VAMC, Lyons, NJ. Individual and group psychotherapy with acute and chronic psychiatric inpatients; Designed and implemented token economy for chronic inpatients; diagnostic interviewing and projective assessment.
1975-77 Clinical Trainee, Psychology Clinic, University of Oregon. Specialized ractical experience in clinical interviewing (1 year), behavioral assessment and treatment of weight problems (1year), cognitive-behavioral assessment and treatment for smoking cessation (1 year)
Clinical Interests
Treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, sexual dysfunction, chronic pain, and behavior problem children; behavioral assessment; computer applications in behavior therapy; crisis intervention: behavioral medicine; forensic psychology: conflict resolution
Research Interests
Treatment outcome research in depression and smoking; treatment development and evaluation; self-administered treatments; therapist variables related to psychotherapy outcome; economic factors in token economies; maintenance of behavioral changes
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