I graduated from Mary Washington in 2016 with my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I then went on to attend George Mason University for my Master of Social Work with a Clinical Specialization Degree and will be graduating in May 2018. I am passionate about working with children with anxiety and behavior issues and am expanding my knowledge and clinical skills in Play and Family Therapy under the supervision of Cathy Canfield, LCSW for my Clinical Placement. I also have experience providing in-home based case management services to the elderly on Medicaid in Washington, D.C. Additionally, I have worked as a Graduate Research Assistant for two faculty members at George Mason's MSW program from 2016-2018. I plan to continue providing therapy and case management services upon receiving my Master's in May and ultimately work on my licensure to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. … [Read more...]

I am currently a research assistant at Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Department of Psychiatry. I am working on a neuroimaging study regarding schizophrenia and cannabis use disorders. I will have been here three years in September. Last week I passed my certification exam so I am officially a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through the Society of Research Associates (SOCRA). Additionally, I am starting an online Master's program. It's a Master's of Science in Psychology through Southern New Hampshire University. Contact Information: shickey244@gmail.com … [Read more...]

I graduated from UMW in 2012 and since then I have received my masters in clinical social work with a specialty in children and families. I am currently working as a school based clinician for the outpatient mental health clinic operated by The Children's Guild. This organization is located in Maryland and operates in several schools across multiple counties in the state to place clinicians in identified schools that have a high need for mental health servicing. The school I am based in is a combined elementary and middle school so I am able to work with a wide range of ages and presenting problems. I carry a caseload of 21 clients and I conduct individual, family, and group therapy with students ranging from 5-15 years old. I also teach social skills lessons in elementary classrooms to help foster a community culture in the school of pro-social and emotionally aware behavior. Other duties include writing regular treatment notes and treatment plan reviews, participating in special … [Read more...]

Name: Nani Moskal, MSW, QMHP-C Occupation: Clinical Social Worker working as a Substance Abuse Counselor Description: I am a clinician for 3 adolescent programs offered by my company for teenagers struggling with substance abuse related disorders and their families. These groups vary in severity of treatment based upon the individual's needs and diagnoses. I also have a caseload of up to 50 adult clients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opiate use disorder, meeting with them weekly to assess needs and stabilization in treatment. I am currently receiving supervision towards my licensure for clinical social work (LCSW) in the state of Virginia. Contact Information: nmoskal@mail.umw.edu … [Read more...]

Job Title: Attorney / Judicial Law Clerk After graduating from UMW with a major in psychology, I went to law school at the University of Minnesota, and graduated in 2017.  I am currently clerking for the Minnesota Court of Appeals.  A judicial clerkship for law graduates is somewhat like doing a year in residency.  It is generally a one or two year position (mine is one), and you work hand-in-hand with a specific judge to help decide cases.  My day to day activities include researching and writing recommendations for cases on appeal, and drafting legal opinions explaining the outcome.  Following my clerkship I will be moving to the private sector. Email: ackle010@umn.edu Phone number: 540-419-1795 … [Read more...]

I began the doctoral program in Psychology and Women's Studies at the University of Michigan. (Thank you for preparing me for grad school! Coincidentally, there's another UMW alum in my cohort but she got her BA in History - small world!) … [Read more...]

Susan Garter I graduated in 1980 with a B.S. in Psychology (there were 2 tracks at the time, the B.A. as well as the B.S.), and have had a long career in Telecommunications and Information Technology. My first job right out of college was as a research assistant in psychophysics at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia. While I was there, I received a telegram (!) inviting me to interview with Bell Laboratories. I began my career with AT&T at Bell Laboratories in Piscataway, NJ in June of 1981. My first position was as a Human Factors Engineer, researching user-computer interactions and designing user-computer interfaces. I went to graduate school in the evenings and earned my M.S. in Human Performance at Stevens Institute of Technology. Eventually, I became a technical project manager and then a program manager with AT&T. I retired from AT&T in March of 2015, and began a new job with Verizon in December of 2015. At Verizon, I am pivoting my project management … [Read more...]

Occupation: School Social Worker, Spotsylvania County Schools   Provides mental health consultation and psycho-education to school staff and families in support of students Provides direct individual and group counseling to students with a variety of mental health disorders Monitors attendance and participates in interventions to improve student attendance, including family meetings and court filings Provides resource linkage for families, including basic needs, financial assistance, mental health providers, and other Participates in Special Education evaluations, including completing social history interviews with caregivers Provides case management for students receiving services funded through the Comprehensive Services Act Provides crisis and risk assessments for students Current email: kellrod@mail.umw.edu … [Read more...]

After obtaining a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from American University in 1992, I have been working as a specialist in treating people who have anxiety disorders. Before entering the doctoral program, I worked for several years in substance abuse and community mental health programs. … [Read more...]

After finishing her Master's in Elementary Education at UMW, Kelsey decided to switch career paths and become a Child Life Specialist. She recently started working in this field at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Kelsey works with pediatric patients and their families to help them cope with hospitalization, surgery, and procedures using a variety of techniques, including play therapy, coping/relaxation strategies, developmentally appropriate education and preparation, and procedural support/distraction. … [Read more...]