As an immigrant, veteran, and father of four..
I have personally and professionally observed the dire necessity of receiving appropriate mental health services.
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I provide empirically based treatments within the integrated behavioral health field. Additionally, I conduct comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to patients of all ages. My culturally competent services are also provided in Spanish and Portuguese.
Licensed in Colorado (4889) and Florida (10642). Credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Experience
Director of Psychology Thrive Behavioral Sciences October 2019 to present
Psychologist Colorado Mental Health Institute Dec 2018 to Jul 2019
Neuropsychologist
Rocky Mountain Behavioral Medicine
Oct 2018 to Aug 2019
Affiliate Professor
Regis University
Jan 2019 to Jul 2019
Postdoctoral Fellow
Salud Family Health Centers
Aug 2017 to Aug 2015
Predoctoral Intern
Doctors Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Aug 2016 to Jul 2017
Mental Health Technician
U.S. Air Force
Dec 2006 to Dec 2010
Education
M.S. Clinical Psychopharmacology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Spring 2019 to present
B.A. Psychology
American Military University
Fall 2008 to Spring 2010
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology
Fall 2011 to Fall 2017
A.S. Mental Health Services
Community College of the Air Force
Jan 2007 to Spring 2009
Clinical Experience
Psychometrician
Psychology Associates of Brevard
May 2015 to Jul 2016
Behavioral Health Consultant
Florida Dept. of Health
Aug 2014 to May 2015
Behavioral Health Consultant
Brevard Health Alliance
Apr 2014 to Dec 2014
Psychometrician
East Central FL Memory Disorder Clinic
Mar 2013 to June 2014
Skills & Languages
Therapeutic
Diagnostician
Consultative
Educative
Collaborative
English
Spanish
Portuguese
References
Alan Kent
Director of Psychology, CMHI
Alan.Kent@state.co.us
Jonathan Muther
Director of Psychology, Salud
JMuther@saludclinic.org
Kristi Van Sickle
Professor, FIT
KVansickle@fit.edu
Valerie Sims
Private Practice Owner, RMBM
Dr.Sims@rmbmed.com
Therapeutic Services & Interventions
I have several years of being informally trained (Non-Houston model) to conduct neuropsychological assessments. Therefore, I am not considered a neuropsychologist nor am I board-certified eligible to become a neuropsychologist. Yet, I believe a comprehensive understanding of a person’s overall health problems are best understood from a biophysiological perspective within the context of psychological and social factors.
My psychological “toolbox” or list of interventions in which I specialize cover a vast array of techniques. These are used to treat individuals suffering from serious medical conditions that impact their psychological health. These are also used to alleviate those who have longstanding and severe mental illness. My preferred modality of psychotherapy is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, although I regularly utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy as it is the most empirically researched form of therapy.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Mindfulness
Biofeedback
Motivational Interviewing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Hypnotherapy
SMART goal setting
Behavior Activation
Pain Management
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