Chloe Carmichael, PhD
New York, NY
Spring 2012 ECP Scholarship Recipient

"I currently work at a firm that combines EAP work with human capital consulting.  This position allows me to provide individual counseling and executive coaching sessions and to deliver corporate trainings on topics like emotional intelligence, productivity, and interpersonal sensitivity. This setting also allows me to enjoy working with highly educated business executives as well as early-career professionals and blue-collar workers.  Clients in this setting are interested in both personal and professional growth, which keeps the work dynamic and fresh.  I hope to continue this work as I build a private practice.  I also look forward to continuing to teach undergraduate coursework at the City University of New York, where I currently teach Psychology in the Modern World."

Christine Jung Hatchard, PsyD
Eatontown, NJ
Spring 2012 ECP Scholarship Recipient

"I have achieved many accomplishments during my brief time as a psychology student and licensed psychologist. I believe that joining the National Register and earning the distinction of being a Health Service Psychologist will not only provide me with professional benefits, but is also part of being a good professional role model to the undergraduate and graduate students that I advise through my academic position.

I have been teaching college courses since 2004 and am currently a full-time Specialist Professor of Clinical Psychology at Monmouth University (NJ). I have successfully taught over 10 different college courses and provide mentoring to students interested in counseling and clinical psychology. As a professor, I promote the profession of
psychology and instill in my students the importance of doctoral level training in psychology, pursuing appropriate credentials, licensure, continuing education and upholding the ethics of my profession.

One of my areas of clinical interest is in the sequelae of sexual abuse. In 1999, I founded the organization, Making Daughters Safe Again, which specializes in mother-daughter sexual abuse, a form of sexual abuse which is not commonly known. Over the past 12+ years, I have maintained the design and content of the MDSA website, provided
professional presentations and worked with hundreds of survivors of mother-daughter sexual abuse, both online and in person. Our major annual event, a weekend retreat for survivors, attracts attendants from all over the United States and other countries. In 2011, I was awarded the Martin Luther King, Jr. Unsung Hero award for my work on behalf of
survivors of sexual abuse.

My current projects include promotion of Who will love me: Four stories of mother-daughter sexual abuse, a full-length documentary film that I solely produced, directed and edited and is currently available for sale through amazon.com. I am also a co-author on a lifespan development product combining film, multimedia components and through Wiley & Sons publishers. Finally, I am working on a book on mother-daughter sexual abuse which will include survivor stories and a review of relevant research."

Peter W.B. Madsen
Oakland, CA
Spring 2012 NPTR Scholarship Recipient

"I am currently a fifth year clinical psychology PhD student at Alliant International University in San Francisco. I will begin my APA accredited internship in July of this year and the National Register is a key component to my professional achievement and future success.

Utilizing the National Register will allow me to bank my credentials as I begin my career as a psychologist. Like all psychologists, I am not only proud of my past accomplishments and credentials, I value their integrity. The National Register will allow me a secure place to maintain my credentials knowing that the register will oversee validity and completeness of such. As the amount of credential documentation and verification can be voluminous, the National Register will be an essential service to achieve my goals.

An equally important aspect of the National Register is the strict oversight of my credentials and experience that is valued in the field of psychology. As an emerging psychologist, having the reputation of the National Register behind my own credentials, some of which are very recent, is a credential in itself. I know that when I utilize the National Register for my professional needs I have committed to a high standard – an important part of my reputation and goals.

As a doctoral student specializing in forensic work, I plan on needing some amount of mobility in my career due to available opportunities and specialized sites. The National Register will allow me the flexibility I know I will need in my field. Beginning with my postdoctoral pursuits, I anticipate utilizing the National Register for these needs as well as the many professional development benefits afforded me as a member."

Kristin Miles, PsyD
Menomonee Falls, WI
Spring 2012 ECP Scholarship Recipient

"I completed my doctorate in psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology during which I completed an internship at Wheaton Franciscan Health Care where I worked with individuals doing therapy, consultation and psychological assessment.  After leaving the internship it took some time to figure out what I wanted my career to consist of when finding a post-doctoral position that would meet my needs.  I began working with Memory Training Centers of America (MTCA) which does cognitive therapy with elderly individuals in assisted living facilities who are showing signs of early dementia and other memory problems.

The MTCA position only took part of my time so I continued to look for another position that would fulfill my enjoyment of working with children and adolescents.  A position opened up at Rogers Memorial Hospital on their Child and Adolescent Day Treatment program where I had previously worked and so I decided it was a good fit for me. I was given the responsibility of doing individual psychological evaluations of each child and adolescent admitted to the program as well as program development.

My goals for the future as a licensed psychologist include continuing to develop and improve the program at Rogers Memorial Hospital.  To do this I would like to help create a stronger young child program (ages 4 to 8) as this is an area few people like to treat.  The children who come to us in this age group are often of varied diagnosis and cognitive ability making this population difficult to work with as a group.  I would also like to be sure that our group that targets Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is meeting the needs of our patients and help to make any changes that are being proven through research to be most effective for these individuals.  Another group that I would like to provide some focus is the early to late teen group identified as an internalizing group often suffering from suicidal ideations and self-harm behaviors.  Assuring their safety and helping them to move toward more appropriate coping skills will be of great focus.  Separately my goals for the MTCA program are to increase awareness of our services and be able to get more individuals involved while removing the stigma that seems to come with this type of treatment.  Developing a group type of setting may be an area that may help make this treatment more attractive to the individuals we work with."

Rochelle Perper, PhD
San Diego, CA
Spring 2012 ECP Scholarship Recipient

"The capstone of my achievements as an early career Psychologist has been founding Therapy Changes, a small group practice in San Diego, California. The establishment of Therapy Changes reflects a culmination of efforts in the professional and local community to build a reputation for providing high quality, evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, and issues related to behavioral health. Since opening in November, 2011 Therapy Changes has become a recognized practice where clients receive personalized care in a luxurious and professional environment.  Our philosophy at Therapy Changes is providing focused guidance when you need it most. We are a positive force for change at life’s most difficult moments- when going it alone can feel overwhelming and hopeless.

In addition to the development of Therapy Changes I have had the opportunity to teach, train, and mentor various groups and organizations within our community. Such efforts include being an Adjunct Professor to area Universities, invited speaker to the American Cancer Society DocTalk lecture series, member of the San Diego Psychological Association’s Ethics Committee and board member to the San Diego Victim Assistance Coordinating Council."

Errol J. Philip
New York, NY
Spring 2012 NPTR Scholarship Recipient

"I work within a specialized field, with interest in both clinical and research endeavors, and therefore expect to be professionally mobile over the course of my career. I have already completed periods of my training in three different states, and can envisage relocating to work within a range of settings and cities during the coming years. For this reason, having my credentials reviewed and stored by a nationally recognized institution would be greatly advantageous.

In addition, I believe regardless of one’s specialization or work setting, maintaining involvement in national organizations is a critical component of professional development. I am a member of a number of societies and organizations, including APAGS, and regularly attend meetings to meet colleagues and present my work. I have been fortunate during my training to have had a number of mentors who have helped guide my professional career, and therefore believe it important to be part of organizations such as the National Register that promote collegiality and professionalism. In addition, having one’s training recognized by a national body can provide important piece of mind for patients seeking high quality care within a health setting."

Ian L. Pritchard, PhD
Reno, NV
Spring 2012 ECP Scholarship Recipient

"I am a newly licensed, Clinical Psychologist with a long-term career goal of expanding the availability and utilization of mental health services for underserved populations in the United States. My immediate focus as an Early Career Psychologist is to increase access to psychologists in the urban and rural communities of the Eastern Sierras of Northern California and Northern Nevada, by establishing a Reno-based private practice.

Academically, I co-authored multiple, refereed, scientific research articles concerning treatment outcomes for underserved populations, as well as co-edited a published book on post-9/11 organizational dynamics. In addition to intensive experience and training in the treatment of persons with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring developmental disabilities, I have extensive experience working with the underserved population of behaviorally challenging and/or “treatment resistant” individuals in forensic, correctional, and psychiatric hospital settings. My assessment experience has been geared toward neuropsychological and disability evaluations in demand by underserved populations, including Medicaid and State Vocational Rehabilitation evaluations. Through these complementary practical experiences, I have achieved a uniquely well-rounded approach to service provision that I believe allows me to carry out my career goals in both independent and leadership capacities.

As a consequence of my dedication to working with underserved populations, I have repeatedly found myself struggling with the limited professional educational, training, and advocacy resources available in the rural areas to which underserved populations appear commonly relegated through NIMBYism (Not-In-My-Back-Yard). I first encountered this aspect of my chosen career path while completing my pre-doctoral internship in Evanston, Wyoming, where I felt torn between the meaningful work in Wyoming and the resources of nearby Utah. Following my post-doctoral year in rural Northern California, I have spent the last two years commuting three hours a day from Reno, Nevada, in order to continue providing services to the underserved population at the maximum security prison in rural Susanville, CA."

Goal Auzeen Saedi
Berkeley, CA
Spring 2012 NPTR Scholarship Recipient

"I am currently a pre-doctoral intern at Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of California, Berkeley.  I am also completing my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, and will be graduating with my degree this summer.  Currently, I am in the process of applying for a post-doctoral fellowship to obtain hours toward licensure.

I am very interested in receiving a credentialing scholarship as I envision a career in which I will be fully immersed in the practice of psychology.  I would like to work in a university setting where I would be involved in a variety of tasks, from clinical work to training and teaching.  I also see myself having a small private practice at some point later in my career.  As I have traveled extensively throughout my training, landing from the Midwest to the West Coast, I remain open geographically with respect to my career.  Hence, banking my credentials would be very helpful to me toward this end.  It would allow for far more confidence when considering applying for licensure in different states.  As a student and trainee, financial costs are certainly a barrier in this point in my career, and thus, the scholarship would be a wonderful opportunity, as I would not be able to afford being involved with the National Register until several years down the road. 

I greatly look forward to my career as a licensed psychologist.  It is one I have been anticipating since childhood.  My extended passion in psychology has been evident in a variety of domains, from my numerous publications and presentations to my involvement in professional organizations.  I am also one of the youngest contributors to Psychology Today, where I aim to serve the public through informed articles on the science and practice of psychology.  As such, I am excited to continue my journey in clinical psychology training."

Laura Schwent Shultz
Dallas,TX
Spring 2012 NPTR Scholarship Recipient

"During my fellowship training, I hope to continue to build on my existing foundation of knowledge and experience both as a practitioner and scholar in the field of neuropsychology and to prepare myself for board certification through the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology.  Clinically, I am interested in broadening my scope of evidence-based practice and gaining expertise in differential diagnosis through continuing to see challenging neurobehavioral cases.  Additionally, I hope to become more effective and efficient in utilizing neuropsychological test findings to craft tailored recommendations for patients and their families to aid in treatment planning and continued care.  I also would like to gain additional experience providing clinical supervision to other trainees.  Finally, as my research experiences thus far have been primarily related to mental health, I am eager to gain experience in conducting neuropsychological research.  At this time, my primary area of research interest is in differential diagnosis of dementia. I am also interested in research that might further elucidate the ecological validity of our current neuropsychological measures and possibly developing an ecologically valid instrument to assist with competency evaluations in the elderly population.  Another area of personal interest and possible scholastic inquiry is the development of competency in providing clinical supervision of neuropsychological trainees."

Christie Sworen-Parise, PsyD
Clifford, PA
Spring 2012 ECP Scholarship Recipient

"As an ECP, I have achieved much success by setting high goals and standards for myself. For the past two years, I have held one-year full-time non-tenure track positions at Marywood University in the Department of Psychology and Counseling. In September, I coordinated Marywood University’s first Autism Walk and Awareness Fair. Twice a year, I participate in a local community television program called Mental Health Matters, volunteer for various University wide community events, and give time and monetary contributions to various organizations.

Prior to my faculty position at Marywood, I worked solely for a local organization (Evergreen Behavioral Intervention for Children) that provides community mental health services. I began my postdoctoral experience there and continue to work and consult for Evergreen.

In addition to my work experience, I pursued my dream of opening a private practice in August of 2011. Currently, I am employed as a private psychologist on a part-time basis. My hope is to expand my practice to full-time once my faculty position ends (May 2012). In my private practice, I strive to provide the best serves for assessment, prevention, and treatment of various disorders. I specialize with children, adolescents, and families issues. I am expanding my practice to include young adults with problems in the area of sports and exercise psychology. I have joined APA, PPA, and ACA so that I can have access to the most current up to date information and opportunities for growth. I attend PPA in the summer and joined two committees: ENewsletter and Public Education Committees (PEC). I wrote a recent article for the March 2012 ENewsletter edition and hope to conduct a workshop at the annual convention for the PEC workshops."

Kimberly A. Tremblay
Pullman,WA
Spring 2012 NPTR Scholarship Recipient

"My journey in the psychology field began as an undergraduate research assistant at a university in the Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area.  My experience consisted of home visits with low SES mothers with postpartum depression.  In addition to collecting data, I provided psychoeducation, awareness, and community resources to mothers experiencing depressive and anxiety symptoms.  I continued my work with maternal health after I graduated focusing specifically on the impact of sleep-disordered breathing during pregnancy.  My work was conducted at a large Detroit regional hospital, which specialized in high-risk pregnancies.  This experience not only gave me an opportunity to provide resources and psychoeducation to mothers with high-risk pregnancies but also gave me invaluable experience in working with health care professionals including clerical staff and OB/GYN physicians.  This collaboration provided significant insight into the knowledge and perspective of other health care professionals.  I then decided to pursue my career goal of becoming a clinical psychologist by applying to graduate school programs with a focus on health psychology and undeserved and minority populations.             

I have sought to continue my understanding and services of undeserved and minority populations throughout my training and research in my current graduate program.  I continued my work in my research by providing psychoeducation and collaborating with other health care professionals in looking at psychosocial predictors of depression and anxiety in prenatal and postpartum mothers.  I have also sought to continue this work in my clinical training by providing therapy and assessments to undeserved populations including the homeless in a rural community-based mental health center in Pullman, Washington.  Utilizing a sliding scale payment plan, we are able to provide much needed therapy and psychological assessments to determine qualification for lifetime disability."