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Sabrina Tassy-Lewis, Psy.D.

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Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

954-***-****

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Education

Psy.D. Clinical Psychology Aug 2010

Nova Southeastern University

Center for Psychological Studies

Fort Lauderdale, FL

M.S. Clinical Psychology October 2007

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

B.S. Psychology May 2005

Minor in Sociology

Honors with Distinction

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Clinical Training Experience

Post-Doctoral Resident, Center for Assessment and Intervention 9/2010 " Present

Nova Southeastern University,

North Miami Beach, FL

Providing psychological assessments, mental health, and therapeutic services to individuals and families throughout South Florida. Comprehensive psychological/psycho-educational assessments to identify specific learning difficulties, developmental delays and disorders, autism spectrum disorders, language delays, social-emotional problems, behavioral problems, cognitive impairment, and intellectual giftedness. Batteries include intellectual, achievement, attention, neuropsychological, social-emotional, adaptive, personality, and projective measures to determine current functioning and DSM-IV diagnosis. Therapeutic and mental health services include individual and family therapy as well as psycho-educational assessments to various populations in English and Creole. Specialized services provided to survivors and victims of torture referred through Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services and Florida Center for Survivors of Torture. Supervision of practicum students and interns enrolled in the Psy.D. or Ph.D. program in clinical psychology. Facilitating a weekly assessment group to practicum students on administration, scoring, and interpretation of various psychological assessments.

Clinical Supervisor: Timothy Scala, Psy.D.

Residency Program Director: Donna Nguyen, Psy.D.

Psychology Intern, Department of Human Services 9/2009 " 9/2010

Miami Dade County

Miami, Florida

APA accredited internship. Provided mental health and therapeutic services for various populations in Miami Dade County. Facilitated in development of reaccreditation APA Self-Study. Major Rotation: Provided weekly therapeutic services for children ages 0 to 5 at Head Start and Early Head Start programs in English and Creole. Conducted individual observations, play therapy, family therapy, psychological assessments, and consultation with teachers, disability specialists, center directors, and mental health staff, to provide optimum care for clients. Formulation of treatment plans in conjunction with parents and teachers. Minor Rotation: Provided weekly therapeutic services for adults with dual-diagnosis and/or co-occurring disorders at several substance abuse facilities. Services included mental status evaluations, mental health evaluations, personality, projective, and behavioral assessments, individual therapy, and family therapy. Consultation with psychiatric services, vocational services, and counseling staff. In addition to the major and minor rotations, provided crisis intervention as well as individual and group grief counseling services to individuals and families affected by the Earthquake in Haiti at the Haitian Relief Center.

Clinical Supervisors: Ana Faraci, Ph.D. and Argelio Cabrera, Psy.D.

Psychology Trainee, Adult Services Program 8/2007 " 9/2008

Nova Southeastern University's Psychology Services Center

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Provided weekly therapeutic services to adults as warranted by diagnosis and treatment plan. Completion of bio-psychosocial evaluations. Consulted with colleagues and licensed psychologists to provide an optimum level of care. Formulated treatment plans for adults in a therapeutic outpatient setting. Some therapies were completed in a second language (Creole). Observation of process oriented group with adults.

Clinical Supervisors: Leonard Schnur, Psy.D. ABBP and Jean Bratcher, Psy.D.

Weekly Hours: 15-20

Therapist/Clinical Intern, Bertha Abess Children's Center 9/2006 " 6/2007

Miami, Florida

Provided weekly therapeutic services for children of elementary school age who were in classes for children who are severely emotionally disturbed (SED). Therapies included play therapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, contingencies/token economies, and groups. Formulated treatment plans for SED children. Administered cognitive, behavioral, and projective assessments. Completed daily progress notes. Consulted with teachers and parents on treatment progress. Some assessments were completed in a second language (Creole).

Clinical Supervisors: Linda Martinez, Psy.D. and Nathan Azrin, Ph.D.

Weekly Hours: 15-20

Community Mental Health Counselor, Our Children Our Future 5/2006 " 9/2006

Hollywood, Florida

Provided therapeutic services to children and adolescents with various Axis 1 and Axis 2 disorders. Formulated treatment plans with the families of children and implement the strategies suggested. Provided individual and family therapy. Received training and supervision on administering, scoring, and interpreting assessments. Weekly therapy sessions were conducted including play therapy, cognitive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior therapy, and person centered therapy. Completed assessments and intakes of new clients. Attended weekly staff meetings to present new cases.

Clinical Supervisor: Linda Sepinaro, Psy.D.

Weekly Hours: 10-15

Other Clinical Training Experience

Pre-Practicum, ADHD Assessment Clinic 1/2006-5/2006

Psychology Services Center

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Weekly case conferences. Provided feedback and treatment suggestions.

Clinical Supervisor: William Dorfman, Ph.D.

Weekly Hours: 5

Case Manager/Intern, Salvation Army 5/2004-8/2004

Hollywood, Florida

Case management for the homeless population at Salvation Army's Plymouth Colony. Aided homeless individuals become more functional and independent. Completed intakes and created weekly goals with clients. Individual and family therapy was provided as needed. Conducted weekly sessions, maintained accurate case notes, evaluated families for needs, and formulated progress reports.

NSU Clinical Supervisor: Michael Reiter, Ph.D., Ed.S.

Weekly Hours: 20

Clinical Work Experience

Family Intervention Counselor, Children's Harbor 10/2007-08/2009

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Intensive in-home family counseling with the focus on teaching parenting skills, increasing empathy and warmth, and insuring the immediate and long-term safety of children. The program utilized a Nurturing Parenting philosophy that focused on building a warm, trusting, and caring home. Responsibilities included weekly contact with families, treatment planning, case notes, progress notes, and case management services as needed. Pre, mid, and post assessments of families were administered to track progress. Counseling services was provided in English and Creole.

Other Work Experience

Supervisor, Classic Residence by Hyatt 2/2001-6/2004

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Supervision of 12-15 employees at a retirement home. Daily functions included aiding Geriatric residences function independently. Ensuring their physical, nutritional, social, and emotional needs were met. Assisting in problem solving for complaints.

Didactics/Workshop Presentations

Yehl, A., Tassy-Lewis, S., Vina, G. (2011, May). Stress and the College Life. Presented at a

Workshop for Students that participate in Take Stock in Children, Davie, FL.

Tassy-Lewis, S (2010, Nov). Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Leiter-R. Presented

to Interns at Miami Dade County Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Miami, FL.

Tassy-Lewis, S (2010, Aug). Building self-esteem and use of positive affirmations in toddlers

and preschoolers. Presented at Head Start Pre-Service Conference, Miami, FL.

Tassy-Lewis, S. (2010, July). De-escalation and aggression control. Presented to Staff at Miami

Dade County Bureau of Rehabilitative Services, Miami, FL

Solomon, J., Tassy-Lewis, S. (2010, April). Attachment with preschoolers. Presented at Early

Infant and Toddler Workshop, Miami, FL

Tassy-Lewis, S., Vina, G. (2010, April). Evidenced based practices for immigrant families:

warmth, cohesion, and discipline. Presented at Linking Forces, Miami, FL

Formoso, D., Ter Maat, M., Wile, D., Tassy-Lewis, S. (2009, October). Research methods for

learning how to learn: adapting evidence-based practices for immigrant families. Presented at 9th Annual Diversity Challenge, Boston, MA

Ibarra, N., Vina, G., Tassy, S. (2009, June). Effective discipline interventions and Latino,

Haitian, and West Indian families: cultural competence and contextual relevance. Presented at Biennial Conference for the Society for Community Research Action, Montclair, NJ.

Tassy, S. (2008, July). Counseling Haitian families: efficacious treatments of Conduct

Disorder and Oppositional Defiance Disorder in Haitian youth. Presented at Children's

Harbor as part of Cultural Awareness, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tassy, S. (2007, December). Behavioral marriage counseling: teaching counselors how to

utilize behavioral techniques in marital counseling. Presented at Children's Harbor, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tassy, S. (2007, December). Behavioral counseling for children: teaching counselors how to

utilize behavioral techniques in teaching parenting skills including effective commands and contingencies. Presented at Children's Harbor, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Professor, Broward College Winter 2011 - Present

General Psychology course focused on general concepts in psychology. The course provides an overview of theoretical models in psychology, psychological disorders, brain functions, nature versus nurture, and other foundational topics in psychology.

Instructor, Nova Southeastern University Winter 2011 - Present

1.Master's level course: Counseling Practicum. This is a counseling practicum course focused on supervision of students completing a practicum as part of their training in the Master's in Counseling program.

2.Master's level course: Substance Abuse in the Community. This course provides information regarding treatment models, prevalence rates, and social impact of substance abuse for masters students in the Criminal Justice Institute and Human Services Program.

Teaching Assistant, Nova Southeastern University Winter 2009

Doctoral level Play Therapy psychology course under the supervision of Jan Faust, Ph.D. This class focused on Play Therapy interventions, theoretical models for play therapy, and theories of child development.

Research Experience

Research Assistant, Center for Psychological Studies June 2008 - Aug 2009

Nova Southeastern University

3301 College Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

NSU/CCB Quality of Life Faculty Community-Based Applied Research Grant on project entitled Connections: Families and Schools Supporting Our Youth. Translation of documents, related to the research project, from English to Creole. Developed sessions focused on Family Conflict, Supervision, and Discipline utilizing an evidenced-based multicultural approach to treatment. Implemented intervention sessions to parents and guardians, in a group format, at four Broward County public schools.

Independent Research, Farquar College of Arts and Science January- April 2005

Nova Southeastern University

3301 College Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

Questionnaires on mate selection preferences among males and females between the ages of 18 and 35. Research focused on choices of mates based on physical attractiveness versus economic resources. Data was analyzed utilizing ANOVA.

Research Assistant, Psi Chi: National Honor Society in Psychology Aug 2004 - May 2005

Nova Southeastern University

3301 College Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

Contribution to Literature Review regarding dating preferences of males and females under the supervision of Marcia Silver, PhD

Research Assistant, Multicultural Research Group Aug 2004 " Dec 2004

Nova Southeastern University

3301 College Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

Contribution to Literature Review for therapeutic needs in multicultural populations as part

of a research team in conjunction with Michael Reiter, PhD

Professional Affiliations

Student Affiliate

American Psychological Association of Graduate Students 2007-present

Member

Pan African Student Association, Nova Southeastern University Aug 2002- May 2005

Awards and Honors

PSI CHI National Psychology Honor Society 2004-present

Undergraduate Dean's List Nova Southeastern University 2002-2005

NSU Honor Award 2002-2005

Florida Medallion Scholarship 2002-2005

Community Service

Student Volunteer, Marketing Events for Psychology Services Center April-June 2008

Nova Southeastern University

3301 College Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Engaged in various marketing activities to assist the Marketing Director of the Psychology Services Center (PSC). Volunteer at events across Nova's campus to promote awareness of the services available at the PSC.

I have been trained in administering, scoring, and interpreting the following tests:

Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist [Parent, Teacher, and Youth Self Report forms](CBCL); Achenbach Checklist for Older Adults; Battelle Development Inventory 2nd Edition (BDI-II); Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2nd Edition (BASC-2); Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning (BRIEF); Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt; Child Autism Rating Scale-2nd Edition (CARS-II); Children's Depression Inventory (CDI); Children's Color Trails Test (CCTT); Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-4 (CELF-4); Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP); Conners' Continuous Performance Test-II (CPT-II); Conner's Parent and Teacher Rating Scales; Controlled Oral Word Association Test (COWAT); Expressive Vocabulary Test-2 (EVT-2); Family Kinetic Drawings; Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-2nd Edition (GARS-II); Gray Oral Reading Test-4 (GORT-4); House-Tree-Person Drawings; Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, 2nd Edition (KABC-II); Leiter International Performance Scale " Revised (Leiter R); Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Adolescent (MMPI-A); Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Second Edition (MMPI-II); Million Clinical Multiaxal Inventory (MCMI-III); Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4 (PPVT-4); Personality Inventory for Children (PIC-II); Piers-Harris 2; Rorschach Inkblot Test; Sixteen Personality Factors (16-PF); Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale: Second Edition (RCMAS-2); Social Skills Rating System (SSRS); Symptom Checklist (SCL-90-R); Test of Everyday Attention for Children (Tea-CH)Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM); Test of Nonverbal Intelligence (TONI); Test of Written Language-3 (TOWL-3); Thematic Apperception Test (TAT); Children's Apperception Test (CAT); Trail Making Test A & B; Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Third Edition (WAIS-III); Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV); Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-III); Vineland-II; Wechsler Memory Scale, Third Edition (WMS-III); Wide Range Achievement Test, Third Edition (WRAT-III); Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning (WRAML); Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST); Woodcock Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, Third Edition (WJ-III Cog); Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement, Third Edition (WJ-III Ach).

Professional References

Jean Bratcher, Psy.D.

3301 College Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

954-***-****

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Diana Formoso, Ph.D

3301 College Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

954-***-****

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Argelio Cabrera, Psy.D.

3140 NW 76 Street

Miami, FL 33147

305-***-****

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Timothy Scala, Psy.D.

7600 SW 36th Street

Davie, FL 33328

954-***-****

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Donna Nguyen, Psy.D.

3301 College Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33314

Phone: 954-***-****

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