Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Nina Reiss, M.A., L.M.F.T.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 001375)

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310-***-**** ****.*****@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced 10+ years providing integrative psychotherapeutic treatment to individuals, families, couples, and groups with mild to severe presenting problems

i.e. depression/bipolar, anxiety, personality disorders, schizophrenia, academic difficulties, drug and alcohol dependency/abuse, domestic violence, trauma and abuse, sexuality, spirituality, and multicultural concerns

Ability to supervise, consult, and collaborate with multidisciplinary therapeutic teams

Skilled in diagnostic assessment and testing, treatment planning, crisis management, and medication management

EDUCATION

Ackerman Institute, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship, New York, NY Certificate in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy June 2018

Argosy University, American School of Professional Psychology, Orange County, CA Master’s in Clinical Psychology/Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy April 2012 Magna Cum Laude

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Minor in Business Administration May 2007 Dean’s List

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Self-Employed Nov 2017 – Jan 2019

Provided individual and couples psychotherapy to those from multicultural backgrounds focusing on issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, communication patterns, dependent personality disorder, and boundary issues Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Beverley Mack Harry Consulting Services Jul 2013 – Dec 2018

Supervise therapists on patient cases and paperwork and train therapy interns in completing intakes

Presenter for an in-house training on couples’ therapy conceptualization and current efficacious techniques

Advocate for financial, legal, housing and employment stability for low SES and mentally ill patients

Maintain an active caseload of 45+ weekly patients Head Coach, Shulamith High School Oct 2012 – Dec 2016

Coaching through team building, managing fears for success/failure, and resolving interpersonal conflicts Marriage and Family Therapist, Guardians of the Sick - Family Crisis Division Oct 2012 – Jun 2013

Led an art therapy adolescent girls social skills group

Utilized home-based and school-based child/family therapy for academic, familial and relational challenges Therapy Intern, Argosy University Therapeutic Assessment & Psychological Services Aug 2010 – Jul 2011

Provided culturally-sensitive integrative psychotherapeutic treatment (i.e. psychoanalytic, CBT and systems)

Completed 3 psychological testing batteries (i.e. intelligence, learning and personality inventories) Diagnostic Intern, Argosy University Therapeutic Assessment Service Aug 2008 – Jul 2009

Completed 8 psychological testing batteries and diagnostic/therapeutic recommendations for college students Recreational Therapy Group Facilitator, Special Macabees Oct 2007 – Jul 2012

Conducted group socialization activities and sensory/motor skill training for special needs population Teacher and Mentor, Sylvan Learning Center Jan 2007 – Dec 2009

Provided guidance to students ages 5 to 18 with academic difficulties, anxiety, and emotional concerns

Instructed students in Mathematics, Reading, Study Skills, and Homework Help Certified California Mediator & President of Events Committee, USC Peer Mediation Oct 2005 – Jun 2006

Utilized conflict resolution skills in therapeutic mediations with couples Counselor, USC "Going For The Goal" Program Sep 2005 – Jun 2006

Facilitated goal achievement process group with play techniques for children from low SES backgrounds

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Author, Reiss, N., & Berger, S. (2012). The Conceptualization of the Development of Social Phobia through the Assessment of Early Temperament, Peer Victimization, and Parental Rearing Style. Research Assistant, USC Psychology Department, Norman Miller, PHD (PT) Jan 2004 – Dec 2006

Administered studies on: projection, displaced triggered aggression, stereotypes, perceived threat on inter-group trust, and rumination

Debriefed participants and compiled data in SPSS Research Assistant, Children Anxiety Project, Dawn Kurtz, PhD (PT) Jun 2004 – Sep 2004

Participated in coding anxiety levels of children in a controlled environment

ASSESSMENT TRAINING

Cognitive & Neuropsychological Assessment

WAIS-IV; WIAT-II; WJ-III; Nelson Denny Reading Test; CPT II V.5; CAARS – S:L.; Trailmaking Test Emotional & Personality Assessment

MMPI-2; PAI; MCMI-III; NEO; TAT; Rorschach; BDI-II; BAI; RISB

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Psychological Association

Psychoanalysis Division 39

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy New York Metro Chapter of Marriage and Family Therapists NEFESH – The International Network of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals

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