Clinical Psychologist

CURRICULUM VITAE

Lori A. Van Meter, Ph.D.

HOME: ** ******** ***** ****: Natchaug Hospital

Amston, CT 06231 189 Storrs Road

860-***-**** Mansfield Center, CT 06250 860-***-****

ACADEMIC HISTORY

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

(APA Approved)

M.A. May, 1994

Ph.D. February, 1995

B.A. College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

Magna Cum Laude

Major: Psychology

ACADEMIC HONORS

Phi Beta Kappa, 1987

Psi Chi National Honor Society, 1987

Outstanding Senior Psychology Major, College of the Holy Cross, 1987

College of the Holy Cross Honor Society, 1986-1987

WORK EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST: Private practice clinician treating individuals and families

in an out-patient setting: Northeast Clinical Specialists, Mansfield Center, CT.

(Fall 2018-present)

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST: Natchaug Hospital, Mansfield Center, CT

Provide group and individual therapy to adolescents and children in a clinical day treatment setting; Assume leadership role in student’s clinical care from initial intake assessment through placement; Formulate diagnostic questions to clarify course of treatment and intervention process; Develop positive relationships with community providers to support optimal student outcomes; Maintain close contact with family and initiate family sessions; Collaborate with interdisciplinary team & share expertise when strategizing to reduce challenging behaviors; Provide crisis management and determine if a higher level of care is warranted; Present clinical data at meetings.

Primary Supervisor: Janine Sullivan, Principal

(August, 2005-Present)

ADMISSIONS OFFICER: Natchaug, Hospital, Mansfield Center, CT

Assessed individuals and the presenting problem to determine the level of care necessary;

Conducted precertification process if an inpatient hospitalization was warranted; Performed psychological assessments with the inpatient adolescent population; Conducted social history interviews with the adult inpatient population.

Primary Supervisor: David Klein, Ph.D.

(March, 1995-September, 1999)

CLINIC COORDINATOR: University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Provided clinical supervision for graduate students in training; Observed family therapy sessions through one-way mirror and provided guidance for therapeutic interventions; Coordinated all activities of the Child and Family Clinic including phone intakes and administrative duties.

Primary Supervisor: Marianne Barton, Ph.D.

(September, 1993-May, 1995)

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP: Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT

Primary therapist on psychiatric inpatient units for adults and adolescents; Primary therapist for adolescents in partial hospital program; Co-led therapy groups and family

therapy sessions for adolescent patients; Performed psychodiagnostic assessments for

children, adolescents, and adults; Attended weekly seminars and rounds; Presented cases

at clinical colloquia and grand rounds for the entire psychiatric department.

Primary Supervisors: Frances Sink, Ph.D.

Richard Salwen, Ph.D.

Kathleen Wood, Ph.D.

(September, 1991-June, 1992)

CLERKSHIP IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: Newington Children’s Hospital School,

East Hartford, CT

Primary therapist for three socially and emotional disturbed children; Conducted play therapy sessions twice weekly for each child; Co-led weekly family therapy sessions;

Handled all aspects of case management including a crisis hospitalization for one child;

Administered and interpreted intellectual and psychological assessments.

Primary Supervisor: Ann Reeves, Ph.D.

(September, 1991-May, 1992)

(400 hours)

CLERKSHIP IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: George B. Wells Human Service Center,

Southbridge, MA

Performed individual, group, and family psychotherapy with outpatient children,

adolescents and young adults presenting with a variety of clinical issues including physical abuse, sexual abuse, conduct disorders, and adjustment reactions; Co-led an on- going group for latency aged children, Co-led time limited groups for step-parents and for children of alcoholic parents; Administered and interpreted intellectual and psychological assessments in a public school setting.

Primary Supervisors: Lisa Oransoff, Ph.D.

David Reed, M.A.

Brian Williams, M.S.W.

(September, 1990-May, 1991)

(400 hours)

DAY PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Seven Hills Intensive Residential Treatment Program,

Worcester, MA

Originated and developed the Vocational/Educational Summer Project Activities (VESPA) Program – A pilot program that combined work, recreation, and skill-building

in the context of developmental, task-oriented groups for emotionally and behaviorally

disturbed males in a locked, residential setting; Supervised two counselors and an

occupational therapy student; Organized funding and presented proposal to the

Department of Mental Health.

(May, 1986-October, 1987)

CLINICAL PRACTICA

Neuropsychological Assessment, Individual Adult Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Psychodiagnostic assessment, and Child and Family Psychotherapy

ADDITIONAL SEMINARS

Child Psychopathology, Psychodynamics, Quantitative Methods, Adult Psychopathology, Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology, Child Development, History of Psychology, Test Construction, Foundations of Neuropsychology, and Child Abuse in a Cross-Cultural Perspective

TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Teaching

Instructor, Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut

Taught laboratory section on an introductory psychology course

(September, 1988-December, 1988)

Research

Doctoral Dissertation, University of Connecticut

Attachment and Social Relatedness in Autism

Master’s Thesis, University of Connecticut

Social Development in Autism: An Analysis of Scatter on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

Research Assistant, University of Connecticut

Performed numerous psychological batteries with children who were diagnosed with language delays; cognitive delays, and autistic spectrum disorders

Supervisor: Deborah Fein, Ph.D.

Research Assistant, Partial Hospital Program of John Dempsey Memorial Hospital

RESEARCH PUBLICATION

Van Meter, L., Fein, D., and Morris, R. Social Development in Autism: An Analysis of Scatter on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales.

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