EDUCATION

8/06 – 6/11 The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) and a Masters of Arts in Psychology (M.A). Dissertation title: Preparing Flight Attendants to Handle In-Flight Psychiatric Emergencies: A Training Manual.

Doctoral program maintains active accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA).

8/02- 6/05 Yeshiva University, New York, NY.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Psychology; English Literature minor;

Associates degree in Jewish Studies.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY EXPERIENCE

6/2013- Current Private Practice, Dr. Rebecca E. Gras Psychological Services

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Areas of specialization included: Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Fertility, Childhood Trauma, and Self Exploration.

• Supports individuals as they explore their feelings and thoughts in an effort to live a life that feels more in line with their values and experience an overall reduction in the symptoms which serve as barriers in their relationships and self development. 
• Utilizes a flexible, integrative approach to therapy while incorporating Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Relational approaches.
• Serves as a consultant to other therapists in the Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. 

12/2014- 07/18 Chase Brexton, Behavioral Health Services, Baltimore, MD.

Staff Psychologist

• Provided psychological services to individuals and groups in this Federally Qualified Health Clinic with special interest in serving LGBTQI+ community.
  
• Facilitated T-time, a support oriented process group for individuals who identify as gender diverse, Trans*, and non-binary. 
• Administered complete diagnostic interviews and coordinated care by generating treatment recommendations based on clinical interview and assessment.
  
• Coordinated care with other providers on interdisciplinary treatment team, participating in weekly peer led consultation groups as well as triage meetings.
  
• Conducted clinical interviews to support readiness for Gender Confirmation Surgeries.
  
• Supervised doctoral externs, reviewing notes and providing weekly supervision sessions that utilize en-vivo supervision as well as review of audio materials.

2/8/2013- 10/2014 Vericare of California Medical Group, Philadelphia, PA.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist for Geriatric Population

• Provided therapeutic assessment and treatment to older adults who present with a range of psychological and cognitive deficits in short term skilled nursing/rehabilitation programs and nursing homes.
  
• Administered neuropsychological testing batteries for purposes of determining level of cognitive functioning and for differential diagnosis regarding source of cognitive decline and impairment in functioning.
  
• Provided suggestions based on clinical assessment to inform treatment and discharge planning, and for determination of accommodations needed in order to meet patient’s specific needs and challenges during remainder of stay in treatment facility.
  
• Assessment measures administered included: Repeatable Battery for Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), Mental Status Examination (SLUMS), Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition (BDI-2), Clock Drawing Task, Trails A and B, Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale for Medically Ill Elders (DASMIE), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Confusion Assessment Method (CAM),Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

8/2011 – 8/2012 Tuttleman Counseling Services: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Therapist (supervised by: Marcy Chessler, Ph.D., Melanie Cosby, Ph.D.)

Post-doctoral Fellowship

• Provided both short term and long term psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups while utilizing an integrated Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Interpersonal therapeutic approach. Clients included college and graduate students who ranged in age from 18- 34. Students were diverse with regard to their ethnicity, sexual orientation, and cultural backgrounds.
  
• Treated a range of clinical issues, including: anxiety, depression, grief and loss, disordered eating, addiction, current and past trauma, relationship difficulties, cultural, gender, and sexual identity development.
  
• Co-facilitated two semester long process oriented grief support groups.
  
• Utilized assessment and crisis intervention skills two days each week while triaging students who presented to the counseling center’s walk-in clinic. Determined appropriate level of care, and when fitting, generated referrals.
  
• Accompanied students who presented as a threat to self or others to the Crisis Response Center and worked collaboratively with hospital staff to ensure continuation of care.
  

8/2010 – 8/2011 Tuttleman Counseling Services: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Therapist (supervised by: Marcy Chessler, Ph.D., Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D.)

(APA Accredited Internship)

• Provided psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups while utilizing an integrated Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Interpersonal therapeutic approach. Clients included college and graduate students who ranged in age from 18- 46. Students were diverse with regard to their ethnicity, sexual orientation, and cultural backgrounds.
  
• Utilized assessment and crisis intervention skills on a weekly basis while triaging students who presented to the counseling center’s walk-in clinic in order to determine appropriate level of care and, when appropriate, to generate referrals.
  
• Offered therapeutic services as a member of the Sexual Assault Counseling and Education (SACE) team; provided psychotherapy and crisis intervention to students who were recently victims of sexual assault, trauma, incest, and rape. Participated in bi-weekly supervisory sessions that included training and consultation opportunities. Supported clients through the process of reporting and testifying against perpetrators of sexual abuse, when necessary.
  
• Provided weekly supervision for a masters level extern. Supervision focused on supporting supervisee with emerging skills while encouraging her to process dynamics within the therapeutic relationship and supervisory.
  
• Co-facilitated two semester long process oriented grief support groups for students who have lost a parent.
  
• Provided assessment, interpretation, and feedback for three students who were referred for cognitive and psychological testing. Test batteries included: Clinical Interview, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale- Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory- 2nd edition-Restructured Form (MMPI-2RF), Rorschach Inkblot Test, and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). 
  

7/2008- 7/2009 Haight Ashbury Psychological Services, San Francisco, CA

Therapist (supervised by: Lisa Frankfort, Ph.D., LMF Donna Zoll, LMFT)

• Provided integrated Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral therapy to individual clients and couples. Clients ranged in age from 21- 56 and presented from diverse backgrounds at this sliding scale community clinic.
  
• Treated clients who presented with the following range of diagnoses: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa and Paranoid Personality Disorder.
  
• Participated in weekly didactic trainings hosted by various experts within the community.
  
• Acted as Didactic Coordinator; contacted potential presenters and aided in the development of the training curriculum.
  
• Presented case material in weekly group consultation/supervision meetings.
  

9/2007 - 9/2008 Jewish Family and Children Services of the East Bay, Berkeley, CA

Therapist (supervised by: Robin Keller, Ph.D Rikki Sudikoff, LCSW)

• Provided Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral therapy to clients aged 9- 60 with various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Clients presented with a variety of diagnoses, including: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Aspergers Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder and Attention-Deficit Disorder.
  
• Completed MediCal (Medicaid) paper work which included a DSM-IV diagnosis, complete psychosocial history, and a detailed treatment plan.
  
• Participated in one-way mirror supervision. Presented a clinical session on three occasions and contributed to the consulting team with regard to colleague’s presentations.
  
• Co-led a 20 week, Cognitive Behavioral social skills group for boys aged 7 and 8.
  
• Attended bi-monthly training sessions hosted by the Parenting and Youth department.
  
• Presented case material in bi-weekly group supervision meetings and clinical staff meetings.
  

9/2006 - 6/2007 Berkeley Anxiety and Depression Clinic, Berkeley, CA

Therapist (supervised by: Mathew McKay, Ph.D, Rajni Banthia, Ph.D.)

• Provided Cognitive Behavioral therapy to individual adult clients who ranged in age from 20- 82. Clients’ presented with a range of diagnoses including: Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
  
• Wrote intake reports that incorporated the client’s psychosocial history, presenting problem, DSM-IV diagnosis, CBT case formulation, and a treatment plan.
  
• Presented case material in weekly intake and case conferences.
  
• Participated in weekly training seminars on Cognitive Behavioral therapy and case formulation.
  

9/2003-9/2004PetachTikvah, Williamsburg, NY

Counselor and Supervisor

• Provided direct care for 14 adults with severe developmental disabilities and psychiatric pathologies in this therapeutic residence.
  
• Collaborated with other team members and professionals to develop individualized behavioral plans for consumers.
  
• Aided each consumer in achieving their behavioral goals and maintained progress notes and behavioral logs.
  
• Supervised other workers on weekend staff.
  
• Conducted therapeutic activities that foster social, physical, academic, and psychological development.
  

ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE

1/09 – 6/09Department of Rehabilitation, Fairfield, CA

Assessment Administrator (supervised by: Sherry L. LeBeck, Ph.D.)

• Administered psychological and achievement batteries to individuals and groups aged 17- 60, who had physical and/or psychological disabilities and were seeking employment services at the Department of Rehabilitation.
  
• Scored and generated written reports which synthesized and interpreted testing results and offered recommendations for services.
  
• Tests administered include: Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT-4 & WRAT-5), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory Third Edition (MCMI-3), Rotter Incomplete Sentence Blank (RISB), Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition (BDI-2), Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAISI). 
  

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2008- 2010Dissertation, The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA

Preparing Flight Attendants to Handle In-Flight Psychiatric Emergencies: A Training Manual.

Conducted a thorough integrated review of the literature regarding the occurrence of in-flight psychiatric emergencies and factors that contribute to the likelihood of such an event. Current training methods were critiqued. The final product included a new training manual that proposed to better prepare flight attendants to handle in-flight psychiatric emergencies when they occur on commercial airlines.

Committee Chair: Matthew McKay, PhD.

Reader: Karen Davison, Psy.D, M.A.

9/05- 8/06 New York State Psychiatric Institute Cognitive Electrophysiology Laboratory, New York, NY

Research Coordinator (Supervisor: David Friedman, Ph.D.)

• Recruited and screened subjects for a study which examined how attention and memory change during a lifespan.
  
• Prepared subjects for electroencephalogram (EEG) testing, which included the fitting of a 64 electrode head cap.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2/08 – 3/08San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, Berkeley, CA

Case Conference

Participated in a four week long case conference with psychotherapists in the San Francisco Bay Area.

2006- 2008Kosher Expeditions, Costa Rica, Central America

Customer Care Representative and Assistant Director of Programming

Organized and ran programming for a 200 person Passover traveling program in Costa Rica.

Acted as customer service care representative assuring that traveler’s mental health and satisfaction were maintained.

PRESENTATIONS

3/2012 Temple University, Introduction to Psychology. Guest Lecturer.

Presented on topic of therapeutic groups. Included experiential group vignette and facilitated discussion on dynamics and roles

present in vignette.

6/2009Haight Ashbury Psychological Services, San Francisco, CA.

Facilitated a discussion with peers on the topic of developing a dissertation proposal.

2/2009The Wright Institute Peer Mentorship Bi-yearly Meeting, Berkeley, CA, May 2009: Gras, R.E. & Ferrer, J.P. (2009). 

Self-Care: Identifying Stress and Methods of Management in Your Life. A workshop based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

5/2008Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the East Bay, Berkeley, CA. Case Presentation to interns, trainees, supervisors, and treatment staff.