MSW Master’s Degree in Social Work
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
BS Bachelor’s Degree of Science
Developmental Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
Professional Work Experience and Training
Parenting Evaluator and Guardian Ad Litem - 2008 - present
Child Custody Evaluations and Family Mediation Services in 16840 Bothell Way NE, Suite F, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Practice includes parenting evaluations for dissolution, modification and third party custody cases in King and Snohomish counties, Guardian Ad Litem appointments, post decree case management services, out of county home studies, adoption home studies including pre and post-placement reports, professional consultation, family law mediation and expert testimony.
Social Worker/Parenting Evaluator - 1998-2008
Family Court Services, King County Superior Court, Seattle, WA
Responsibilities include writing and developing parenting plan evaluations, domestic violence assessments, family risk assessments, CPS status reports, family law mediation services, adoption confirmation and consent and expert testimony regarding family dynamics, divorce and separation, child developmental and attachment, domestic violence, mental health issues, family law, sexual abuse and substance abuse. Over 750 reports, testified approximately 45 times.
Research Vertical Team Participant - 2005-2007
Seattle Pacific University. Weekly consultation meetings regarding psychology
research topics, ethics, laws, current literature, professional and academic writing and research development.
Clinical Psychology Practicum Supervisor - 2002-2004
Sound Mental Health, Seattle, Washington. Supervised 2nd and 3rd year clinical psychology doctoral and master’s level students. Reviewed psychological evaluations and provided professional and clinical consultation regarding mental health issues, treatment plans, substance abuse and psychological testing. Completed student evaluations regarding clinical, professional and scholastic competency and performance.
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Intern - 2002-2004
Sound Mental Health, Seattle, Washington. Interned as a child and adult therapist and clinician. Responsibilities included psychological testing (including cognitive, achievement, personality, disability and ADHD assessments), consultation and written diagnostic treatment plans, mental health and suicide/risk assessments and individual therapy. Trained in paperless billing procedures including use of medical coupons and Medicaid. Over 2,000 hours completed, including 500 direct contact hours with clients and approximately 150 hours supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist.
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Practicum Student - 2001-2002
Sound Mental Health, Seattle, Washington. Provided therapy services, psychological testing, mental health intakes, presentations and consultations to staff and other doctoral and master’s level students. Over 300 hours completed and approximately 150 hours supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist.
Teaching and Presentations
Presenter - 12/15/11
"Parenting Plans and Evaluations." Washington State Bar Association CLE.
Presenter - 09/15/11
"Effective Use of Parenting Evaluations in Divorce" CLE workshop, the National Business Institute (NBI).
Instructor - 2005-2008
King County Department of Judicial Administration, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) instructor. Responsibilities include teaching attorneys and legal staff about Washington State Family Law, forensic and clinical services from Family Court Operations and an overview of the Family Law Department at King County Superior Court.
Instructor - 2001-2006
Family Court Services Parenting Seminar, King County Superior Court. Topics include legal, social and emotional aspects of divorce and separation and their affects on children, developing a parenting plan, family law procedures and RCW’s, effective communication with the other parent, conflict resolution and a review of local resources.
Presenter - 08/30/04
King County Council, Seattle, Washington. Invited to speak about the variety and importance of children’s services and advocacy in the court and the emotional and litigious stress resulting from divorce and separation.
Presenter - 2001-2004
Sound Mental Health, Seattle, Washington. Various Presentations to staff and students on psychological testing, cases, mental health and forensic topics.
Other Training - 1998-present
Over 350 hours of clinical training and advanced workshops on topics such as domestic violence, risk factors, divorce and family issues, substance abuse, secondary trauma, mental health issues and their impact on parenting, professional report writing, providing testimony, interviewing children, sexual exploitation of children, Islamic family law, pediatric disorders and mental health, sexual offender recidivism, crisis planning and suicidality, cultural issues and high conflict custody cases.
Court Appointed Special Advocate and GAL Training
Domestic Violence Advocate and Training - 1995-1997
Crisis Intervention Counselor/Suicide Prevention Training - 1995-1997
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