Copyright 2005-2006, Dr. Goodness & Associates
CURRICULUM VITA
Jennie Fincher, M.S.
August 2002 Doctoral Candidate
to present University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Clinical Psychology Program (Full APA Accreditation)
May 2002 Masters of Science
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
Clinical Psychology Program (Full APA Accreditation)
May 2000 Bachelor of Science
Major: Psychology
SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
August 2006 Dr. Goodness & Associates
to Present Keller, Texas
Supervisor: Kelly Goodness, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Conduct individual therapy. Administer, score, and interpret measures to assess intellectual, achievement, and personality functioning. Complete all file documentation and intake, termination, and assessment reports. Receive individual supervision from a licensed psychologist.
Client Population: Adults (ages 17-59) from the community and Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services referred for problems such as depression, anxiety, employment difficulties, grief, physical/sexual abuse, academic problems, and adjustment difficulties.
February 2006 Wise County Juvenile Probation Office
to Present Decatur, Texas
(part-time) Supervisor: Cindy Brownlee, LPC
Responsibilities: Conduct individual and family psychotherapy. Keep up to date progress notes. Consultation with probation officers to develop treatment plan and update on progress. Utilize animal assisted therapy wit nationally certified pet partner when appropriate. Supervised by licensed professional counselor.
Client Population: Adolescents (12-18) placed on probation for criminal behavior with presenting problems including: mood, anxiety, conduct disorder, sexual and physical abuse history, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders.
July 2005 Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
to December 2005 17720 Corporate Woods Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78259
Supervisor: Margot Zuelzer, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Psychological evaluations include consultation and psychodiagnostic assessment. Conducted individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Dictation of monthly treatment plan reviews. Kept up to date progress notes, testing results and write up of psychological batteries. Consultation with physicians, nurses, recreational therapists, and mental health workers. Supervision by licensed psychologists (2 hours/week) and weekly group supervision.
Client Population: Children (ages 6-11) and adolescents (12-18) placed in residential treatment with presenting problems including: mood, anxiety, conduct disorder, sexual and physical abuse history, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders. Facilitated group therapy with adolescents (15-18) with diagnoses including Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
September 2004 Assessment and Therapy Practicum
to May 2005 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
2222 Welborn Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75219
Supervisors: Anne Morton, Ph.D.
Karin Curtis, Ph.D.
Annmarie Perez, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Evaluation of orthopedic, neuro-developmental, musculoskeletal, and pedi-developmental disorder clinic patients and hospital inpatients. Psychological evaluations include consultation, pre-operative evaluation, and psychodiagnostic assessment. Conducted individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Dictation of intake reports, progress notes, and testing results and write up of psychological batteries. Consultation with physicians, nurses, child life specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social service providers. Referral to alternate mental health service providers in the community. Supervision by 2 licensed psychologists (2 hours/week) and weekly group supervision with other licensed psychologists.
Client Population: Children (ages 3-11) and adolescents (12-18) with presenting problems including: mood, anxiety, phobias, chronic pain, somatization, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders, as well as adjustment to disability issues, non-compliance, and pervasive developmental delays. Adults with presenting problems including grief and adjustment to disability. Facilitated group therapy with children (4-10) experiencing difficulty adjusting to orthopedic and neuro-developmental conditions and a support group for parents of children with orthopedic and neuro-developmental conditions.
May 2003 Therapy and Assessment Practicum
to June 2005 Center for Neuropsychological Enhancement, Inc.
11882 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75243
Supervisor: Gregg D’Angelo, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual therapy. Administered, scored, and interpreted measures to assess intellectual, achievement, and personality functioning. Completed all file documentation and intake, termination, and assessment reports. Received individual supervision from a licensed psychologist (1 hour/week).
Client Population: Primarily African American and Hispanic adults (ages 18-59) from the community and Texas Rehabilitation Commission referred for problems such as substance abuse, criminal history, employment difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, physical/sexual abuse, and adjustment difficulties.
Fall 2003 Therapy Practicum
to Spring 2004 University of North Texas Psychology Clinic
Denton, Texas, 76203
Supervisor: Randall J. Cox, Ph.D.
Diane Graves-Oliver, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual psychotherapy. Completed all file documentation, intake/termination and assessment reports. Provided supervision to 1st and 2nd year students and received individual supervision from advanced students and a licensed psychologist (1 hour/week), as well as group supervision (2 hour/week) and live observation (1 hour/week).
Client Population: Conducted individual therapy with children and adults (ages 3 ½ -40) from the community with a variety of presenting problems such as: ADHD, anger management, anxiety, depression, past sexual abuse, and pervasive developmental disorders (Asperger’s).
Fall 2002 Pre-practicum/Assessment Practicum
to Spring 2003 University of North Texas Psychology Clinic
Supervisor: Diane Graves-Oliver, Ph.D.
Kenneth Sewell, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Administered, scored, and interpreted measures to assess intellectual, achievement, and personality functioning. Completed all file documentation and intake/termination reports. Received individual supervision from advanced students and a clinical psychologist, and attended group supervision on a vertical practicum team.
Client Population: Conducted assessments of children and adults (ages 6-31) from the community with a variety of presenting problems such as: ADHD, learning disabilities, Schizophrenia, depression, and personality disorders.
May 2001 Assessment Graduate Intern
to June 2002 Abilene Christian University Career Counseling & Testing Center
McKinzie Hall, Lower Level
ACU Box 28180
Abilene, Texas 79699-8180
Supervisor: Jeff Reese, Ph.D.
Charles Rudolph, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Administered, scored, and interpreted measures to assess intellectual, achievement, and personality functioning. Completed all file documentation and intake/termination reports. Gave assessment feedback to clients and/or guardians. Conducted career counseling to college age clients. Received individual licensed psychologist.
Client Population: Conducted assessments of children and adults (ages 7-75) from the university and community with a variety of presenting problems such as: ADHD, learning disabilities, memory issues, depression, and personality disorders.
Fall 2001 Therapy and Assessment Practicum
to Spring 2002 Abilene Christian University Counseling Center
1750 Campus Center Rd.
McKinzie Lower Level
Abilene, Texas 79699
Supervisors: Stephen Allison, Ph.D.
Sonja Barcus, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual and group therapy. Completed all file documentation, intake/termination reports, and insurance paperwork. Administered, scored, and interpreted measures to assess intellectual, achievement, and personality functioning. Completed all file documentation and intake/termination reports. Received individual supervision from a licensed psychologist (1 hour/week), as well as group supervision from a team of interns and one licensed psychologist. Additionally, participated in co-therapy and therapy involving a reflection team format.
Client Population: Primarily Caucasian college students (ages 17-25) from the university referred for problems such as anxiety, depression, past physical and sexual abuse, grief issues, eating disorders, and adjustment problems.
Spring 2001 Therapy and Assessment Practicum
Shannon Behavioral Health Center
San Angelo, Texas
Supervisor: Larry Norsworthy, Ph.D.
Roger Collins, MSW
Responsibilities: Worked full time in a multidisciplinary setting with psychiatrists, nurses, recreation therapists, and social workers. Assisted with client care, unit safety, and management of unit milieu. Met with clients individually to assess for suicidality and psychotic symptoms. Completed daily progress notes. Administered, scored, and interpreted measures to assess intellectual, achievement, and personality functioning. Completed all file documentation and intake/termination reports. Gave assessment feedback to clients and/or guardians. Received individual supervision from a licensed psychologist (1 hour/week), as well as group supervision from a team of interns and one licensed psychologist.
Client Population: Inpatient adults with a variety of psychological disorders including anxiety, cognitive, mood, psychotic, personality and disruptive behavior disorders as well as patients hospitalized for drug and alcohol detoxification.
Group Therapy Experience
July 2005 Co-Leader, Adolescent Residential Group
to Dec. 2005 Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Supervisor: Margot Zuelzer, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Acted as a co-leader for an on-going support group for adolescent females placed in residential treatment.
July 2005 Co-Leader, Adult Support Group
to Dec. 2005 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Supervisor: Joe Kobos, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Acted as a leader for an on-going support group for adults who are diagnosed with depression and anxiety.
Sept. 2004 Leader, Adjustment to Disability, Parent Support Group
to May 2005 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Supervisor: Anne Morton, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Acted as a leader for an on-going support group for parents with children (ages 12-18) who are diagnosed with orthopedic and neuro-developmental conditions.
Fall 2001 Leader, Grief Group
to Spring 2002 ACU Counseling Center, Abilene, Texas
Supervisor: Stephen Allison, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Acted as a leader for a 6-week grief group for adults (ages 18-27) who had recently experienced the loss of a co-worker through suicide. Sessions focused on emotional support, identifying emotions, and increasing coping skills.
Spring 2001 Co-Leader, Inpatient Support Group
Shannon Behavioral Health Center, San Angelo, Texas
Supervisor: Roger Collins, MSW
Responsibilities: Acted as a co-leader for an inpatient support group for adults (ages 18-75) who had recently experienced admission into the psychiatric unit. Sessions focused on emotional support, identifying emotions, and increasing coping skills.
Spring 2001 Leader, Inpatient Education Group
Shannon Behavioral Health Center, San Angelo, Texas
Supervisor: Roger Collins, MSW
Responsibilities: Acted as a leader for an inpatient education group for adults (ages 18-75) who had recently experienced admission into the psychiatric unit. Sessions focused on stress management and increasing coping skills.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
April 2002 Master’s Thesis: Evaluation of Therapeutic Outcome of Neurofeedback Training for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Chair: Richard Beck, Ph.D.
Research project that examined the impact of neurofeedback treatment with ADHD college students. Participants were recruited from the Abilene Christian University. Participants completed questionnaires regarding ADHD status. Participants were administered 20 sessions of neurofeedback with pre and post-tests at 0, 10, and 20 sessions using the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA).
Spring 2003 Racial Uniqueness in Black Youth
to Spring 2004 Graduate Research Team
University of North Texas
Supervising Faculty: Diane Graves-Oliver, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Participated in weekly research team meetings. Led and organized an African American male focus group. Supervised 3 undergraduate research assistants in transcription.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Fincher, J.A. (2002, April). Evaluation of therapeutic outcome of neurofeedback training for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder . Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Psychological Association, Corpus Christie, Texas.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2001 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Cognitive Assessment Lab
to Spring 2002 (PSYC 642) Graduate Class
Abilene Christian University, Department of Psychology, Abilene, Texas
Supervising Faculty: Charles Rudolph, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Teaching graduate students administration, scoring, and interpretation for intelligence and achievement assessment measures including the WAIS-III, WISC-III, Bender, WIAT-II, and WMS. Evaluating students through check-outs and scoring protocols.
Fall 2000 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Abnormal Psychology
to Spring 2001 (PSYC 382) Undergraduate Class
Abilene Christian University, Department of Psychology, Abilene, Texas
Supervising Faculty: Sonja Barcus, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Attending class meetings. Constructing and grading exams; Holding office hours to answer students’ questions.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association, Associate Member
Honor Society of Psi Chi (Inducted 2001)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
July 2004 Symbol and Relationship: An Integration of Jungian Play Therapy
Presenters: John Allan, Ph.D. and Mary Anne Pare, M.Ed., R.C.C., RPT-S
University of North Texas, Center for Play Therapy
July 2004 Strengthening Sibling Relationships Through Play Therapy
Presenter: Emily Oe, Ph.D., RPT-S, NCC, University of North Texas, Center for Play Therapy
July 2004 Play Therapy with Child Victims of Family Violence and Abuse: Healing Through the Sibling Relationship
Presenter: Ashley Lind, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, CCP, NCC, University of North Texas, Center for Play Therapy
July 2004 The Art of the Relationship in Filial Therapy: A Ten Session Model
Presenter: Garry Landreth, Ed.D., LPC, RPT-S, University of North Texas, Center for Play Therapy
July 2004 Building Relationships in the Sand: Group Sandplay for Families and Children of All Ages
Presenter: Linda Homeyer, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S, University of North Texas, Center for Play Therapy
July 2004 Integrating Play Therapy into the School Curriculum: Facilitating Relationships with Children, Teachers, and Administrators
Presenter: Dee Ray, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, RPT-S, University of North Texas, Center for Play Therapy
REFERENCES
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Cindy Brownlee, LPC 1500 E. McKinney Ste. 500 Denton, TX 76209 Phone: 940-367-5710
Stephen Allison, Ph.D. Department of Psychology Abilene Christian University ACU Box 28042 Abilene, Texas 79699 Phone: (325)674-2597 Email: allisons@acu.edu
Gregg D’Angelo, Ph.D. Center for Neuropsychological Enhancement, Inc. 11882 Greenville Ave. Dallas, Texas 75243 Phone: (972) 437-1667 E-mail: gddangelo@sbcglobal.net
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Diane Graves-Oliver, Ph.D. Department of Psychology University of Michigan 23150 Inverness Court E-mail: oliverdg@umich.edu
Margot Zuelzer, Ph.D. Laurel Ridge Treatment Center 17720 Corporate Woods Dr. San Antonio, TX 78259 Phone: 210-491-4900 (ext. 2232)
Anne Morton, Ph.D. Director of Psychology Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 2222 Welborn Street Dallas, TX 75219 Phone: (214) 559-7666 E-mail: anne.morton@tsrh.org
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