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DEBRA J TROYER BUCK, PHD

EDUCATION

Indiana University, B.A. 1982-1986

Bloomington, Indiana

Psychology

Honors Degree

Arizona State University, PhD. 1987 - 1993

Tempe, Arizona

Clinical Psychology- Specialization in Child Clinical

Indiana University Medical Center, 1992-1993

Indianapolis, Indiana

Internship in Psychology

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD EXPERIENCE

Profiler

Cerner

Athena

Advanced MD

Next Gen

Credible

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Psychologist

Lifestance April 2022 – August 2022

Provided face-to-face and telehealth psychological services to client of all ages.

Better Help January 2022 – April 2022

Work as a therapist on an online portal that provides direct-to-consumer access to mental health services. The online counseling therapy services are provided through web-base interaction as well as phone and text communication.

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Adult and Child Health June 2018 to November 2021

Worked as a supervisor to school, outpatient and addictions teams. Each staff developed an individualized treatment plan that were client focused to help each client reach their fullest potential. The treatment plan focused on each client's unique strengths aligned with effective, evidence-based clinical psychotherapy to help individuals, couples and families discover their greatest self.

IU Health Physicians May 1998 to May 2018

Indianapolis, Indiana

Provide assessment, therapy, and referrals to patients of all ages with all types of payment plans. Case manage certain HMO patients. Psychological and Psychoeducational assessments for patients of all ages. Research Coordinator. Member of Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Committee. Involved in groups providing Crisis Intervention, Skills Building for Adults with Borderline Personality Disorder and Adolescents.

Intecare September 2000 to November 2017

Indianapolis, Indiana

Consultant providing psychoeducational evaluations and record reviews for Indianapolis Public Schools and Avon Schools (2000-2006). Member of Network and Credentialing Sub-committee.

Indiana Health Group (IHG) June 1997 – March 2001

Noblesville, Indiana

Worked with all ages and types of insurance. Individual, family, and couples therapy provided. Worked with Medicare and Medicaid populations.

Merit Behavioral Care (MBC)

August 1994- April 1998

Indianapolis, Indiana

Worked as an outpatient therapist for patients of all ages. Caseload approximately 50% child and adolescent; 50% adult. Provided psychological testing and assessment for two area offices (psychoeducational, projective, personality). Duties include all aspects of managed care. These include crisis intervention (face-to-face and telephonic), brief therapy, CISD, determination of least restrictive environment, site-visits, etc. Member of the Quality Management and Clinical Review Committees.

Associates in Clinical Psychology November 1993 – July 1994

Lebanon, Indiana

Worked in a private psychiatric hospital with outpatient, inpatient, and residential patients. Majority of work was conducted with children and adolescents ages 2 through 18. Primary responsibilities include assessment, treatment and discharge planning for inpatients. Conducted individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy. Have conducted seminars/workshops on gang violence and parenting skills.

Psychology Intern

Indiana University Medical Center September 1992 – August 1993

Indianapolis, Indiana

Rotations included: Child Partial Hospitalization, Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient, and Adult Outpatient. Taught seminars to medical students and residents. Participated in workshop for parents of adolescent psychiatric inpatients. Attended weekly seminars on the MMPI, DSM-III-R diagnosis, and special topics. Special 6-week seminar on hypnosis. Chief Psychology Intern from March 1993 to August 1993.

Psychology Extern

MCC Managed Behavioral Care September 1991 – May 1992

Phoenix, Arizona

Therapist for a HMO provider. Patients involved a diverse group of patients aged 4 through older adults. Responsibilities included assessment, treatment, and aftercare. Conducted individual and group therapy.

Maricopa Medical Center July 1990 – May 1991

Phoenix, Arizona

Duties included evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of Pediatric patients and Child Clinical patients ages birth to 18 years old. Typical presenting problems include learning disabilities, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorders, psychophysiological disorders, acute and chronic illness sequelae, child abuse, and general mood and behavioral disorders in childhood.

Arizona State Hospital July 1989 – May 1990

Phoenix, Arizona

Rotations included the child treatment unit, adolescent treatment unit, general adult unit (admitting), extended care units, and male forensic unit. Duties include comprehensive psychological assessment, report writing, DSM III-R diagnosis, participation in staffings, treatment planning, individual and group therapy.

Co-Therapist

Children of Divorce Program March 1991 – June 1991

Tempe, Arizona

Member of a team that designed an 11-session preventive intervention for children of divorce. The group members were children aged 8-12 years. The goal of the program was to help children adjust after their parent's divorce. The children were taught divorce facts, coping strategies, and problem solving skills

Teen Parents Support Group July 1989 – December 1989

South Phoenix, Arizona

Discussion of topics relevant to being a teen, a parent, living in a high crime area, and being on welfare. Provided information on parenting skills, problem solving, development of positive self-concept in children, coping with stress, sexuality, relationships, health and nutrition.

Teenage Parenting Group May 1989

South Phoenix, Arizona

A five session parenting group for South Phoenix high risk teenage

mothers.

Student Therapist

Clinical Psychology Center, ASU August 1988 – May 1989

Tempe, Arizona

Practicum experience included assessment and treatment of patients, group supervision and reading empirical information about the cases presented.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Faculty

University of Indianapolis September 1999 – July 2003

Indianapolis, Indiana

Supervised Doctoral Students in clinical practicum. Providing education, training and supervision regarding conducting therapy and becoming an independent Psychologist.

Adjunct Faculty

Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) September 1992 – May 2001

Indianapolis, Indiana

Courses Taught::Introduction to Psychology as a Biological Science.

Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science.

Child and Adolescent Development

Life Span Development

Psychology of Women

Instructor

Arizona State University August 1988 – December 1989

Tempe, Arizona

Introduction to Psychology.

Teaching Assistant

Arizona State University August 1988 – December 1989

Tempe, Arizona

Human Development – Professor – Richard Fabes, PhD

Assisted with exam development and lectures

Indiana University August 1986 – May 1988

Bloomington, Indiana

Introductory Statistics – Professor – Austin Jones, PhD

Responsibilities included grading exams, tutoring students, and leading review sessions.

Introduction to Psychology – Professor – James Craig, PhD

Assisted with exam development, lectures, leading review sessions, and tutoring students.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Coordinator

Indianapolis Psychiatric Associate's Research Center (IPARC) December 1998 to 2004

Indianapolis Psychiatric Associates

Indianapolis, Indiana

Director of the research team and research projects. Currently conducting outcome research. Responsibilities include all facets of Clinical Research (Site Feasibility, Team Training/Monitoring, IRB, Advertising, Recruitment, Preparation for Site Visits, Working with Monitors, Supplies, Billing, Scale Completion). Projects include working with Major Pharmaceutical Companies/Research Institutes on drug studies (drug-placebo, open-label), survey studies and presentations on Borderline Personality Disorder based on empirical information.

Research Assistant

Nancy Eisenberg, Ph.D. August 1988 – May 1989

Arizona State University

Tempe, Arizona

Assisted in research examining childhood empathy and development of personality. Responsibilities included training research assistants, running subjects, and preparation of data.

Laurie Chassin, Ph.D. and Clark Presson, Ph.D. Summer 1988

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana

Responsibilities included analyzing data and preparing and down-loading a large longitudinal data set examining health lifestyles and smoking behavior in adolescents.

Linda Smith, PhD August 1987 – May 1988

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana

Assisted in research with preschool/young school aged children. Examined conceptual development in children.

Richard Young, Ph.D. August 1984 – May 1985

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana

Assisted with a project investigating the methodology of paper and pencil administration of psychological questionnaires.

James Craig, Ph.D. December 1982 – May 1986

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana

Sensation and perception laboratory. Involvement in projects on tactile stimulation and research on the OPTICON, a device to aid the blind.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Member of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Project (Community Organizations United to Reduce the Area's Gang Environment) June 1993 – September 1994

Indianapolis, Indiana

Member of a committee of the Marion County Prosecuting Attorney's office. The aim was to develop a comprehensive, coordinated anti-gang and anti-violence program. The Committee was composed of multiple agencies in the county including law enforcement, school, and community organizations.

Co-facilitator for the "H.E.A.R.T.S." (Helping EachOther and Recovering Through Sharing)

September 1989 – August 1990

Phoenix, Arizona

Bereavement group for children ages 5-12. Participated in conceptualization, preparation, and implementation of a bereavement group directed toward the child experiencing death of a loved one. Training included completion of a bereavement group facilitator training workshop.

Co-Facilitator for Adult Bereavement Group July 1989 – August 1989

Mesa, Arizona

A weekly group for bereaved adults.

East Valley Hospice November 1988 – May 1991

Phoenix, Arizona

Involved with aiding the family and the patient in dealing with terminal illness, dying and bereavement. Provided interest groups with information about East Valley Hospice through lecture-format presentations.

HOTLINE Summer 1986

South Bend, Indiana

Crisis intervention line. Provided approximately 6 hours of telephone intervention per week.

Madison Center Summer 1986

South Bend, Indiana

Involved in programs that treated preschoolers with emotional and socialization problems. Conducted individual play therapy with autistic children.

Listening Line September 1985 – May 1986

Bloomington, Indiana

Crisis intervention phone line. Responsibilities included training new volunteers and 4-6 hours per week of on-line experience.

Monroe County Mental Health Center September 1985 – May 1986

Bloomington, Indiana

Assisted with programs that treated mentally, physically, and sexually abused children ages 7-15.

PUBLICATIONS

Troyer, Debra J. (2000). Healthy Minds and Bodies: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Published in Indy’s Child, September, 2000.

Troyer, Debra J. (2000). Healthy Minds and Bodies: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Published in Indy’s Child, June, 2000.

Troyer, Debra J. (2000). Healthy Minds and Bodies: Helping Children with Homework, Published in Indy’s Child, March, 2000.

Troyer, Debra J. (1999). Healthy Minds and Bodies: Helping Children deal with Loss. Published in Indy’s Child, December, 1999.

Troyer, Debra J. (1999). Healthy Minds and Bodies: Helping Adolescents Cope. Published in Indy's Child, August, 1999.

Troyer, Debra J. (1999). Healthy Minds and Bodies: Communicating with Your Child to Improve Self-Esteem, Compliance and Your Relationship. Published in Indy's Child, March, 1999.

Troyer, Debra J. (1998). Healthy Minds and Bodies: Children and Exercise. Published in Indy's Child, December, 1998.

Troyer, Debra J. (1998) When Parents Argue: Children Listen How to help your children deal with marital conflict. Published in Indy's Child, July 1998.

Troyer, Debra J. (1997) What do you do when kids act up in public? Expert: Take time to assess problem. Published in Topics Newspapers, Inc. For Young Families, October 29, 1997.

Troyer, Debra J. (1993). The impact of Parental Divorce on Heterosexual Functioning: Testing the Modeling Hypothesis. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation.

Eisenberg, N., Fabes, R.A., Carlo, G., Troyer, D., Speer, A.L., Karbon, M. and Switzer, G. (1992). The relations of maternal practices and characteristics to children's vicarious emotional responsiveness. Child Development, 63, 583-602.

Carlo, G., Eisenberg, N., Troyer, D., Switzer, G., & Speer, A.L. (1991). The altruistic personality: In what contexts is it apparent? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 61, 450-458.

Troyer, D.J., Fenaughty, A., and Wolchik, S. (1990). Effects of reading the Surgeon General's Message about AIDS. Symposium conducted at the Western Psychological Association Convention, Los Angeles, California, April 28, 1990.

Carlo, G., Eisenberg, N., Troyer, D. Switzer, G., & Speer, A.L. (1990). The differentiation of trait and state altruistic responses and their relations to prosocial behaviors. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, California, April 27, 1990.

Troyer, D. J., & Braver, S. (1989). Prediction of patterns associated with the discrepancy between mother's and father's report after divorce. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Arizona Psychological Association Convention, Tempe, Arizona, November 17,1989.

Braver, S., Lowman, J., Troyer, D.J., and Fogas, B. (1989). Explaining why mother's and father's report disagree after divorce. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association/Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Joint Annual Convention, Reno, Nevada, April 30, 1989.

Troyer, D. (1988). Health Lifestyles in Adolescents. Unpublished Masters Thesis.

Sera, M.D., Troyer, D., and Smith, L.B. (1988). What do two-year-olds know about the size of things? Child Development, 59, 1489-1496.

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