Dr. Jennifer D. Cassatly, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Serving Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Experience
| EDUCATION | ||
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| 10/2003 | Psy.D. Clinical Psychology PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY-APA accredited Psy.D. Program |
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| 5/1999 | M.A. Counseling SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, South Orange, NJ |
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| 12/1996 | B.A. Major- Psychology, Minor- Sociology UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, FL |
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| CREDENTIALS | ||
| 10/04 - present | Licensed Clinical Psychologist, CA; PSY 19874 | |
| 10/03-9/04 | Registered Psychologist, CA RPS 2003214 | |
| CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE | ||
| 1/05- present | Private Practice, 12401 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 300, Los Angeles, C.A. Psycho educational assessment, consultation, and individual therapy with children, adolescents and adults. Services include the administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing of cognitive, neuropsychological, educational, and mood/personality batteries for children, adolescents and adults; consultations with schools, psychiatrists, educational therapists, etc.; recommendations for treatment planning that are based upon current empirically validated research; differential diagnosis. |
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| 9/10 - 05/11 | Contracted Group Supervisor. Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, West Hollywood, CA. Provides weekly group supervision to doctoral level psychology interns and progress note review. |
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| 9/09 - 09/10 | Venice Family Clinic, Venice Beach, CA. (Pro Bono) Provide individual and family therapy to multi-ethnic low income families seeking treatment in the adolescent clinic. Provide consultation to staff for adolescent cases and consults with multi-disciplinary staff. |
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| 2006 - 2009 | Children’s Institute Inc., Los Angeles CA.Assessment Psychologist. Administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing of cognitive, neuropsychological, educational, and mood/personality assessments for multi-ethnic populations both in out-patient settings with youth aged 4-18. Provided recommendations for treatment planning that are based upon current empirically validated research; differential diagnosis; and consultation with multidisciplinary treatment team. |
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| 9/07-present | Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, Los Angeles CA. Clinical Supervisor (pro bono). Provide clinical supervision of Psychology Practicum Trainee and assist development of record writing skills and professional development, and review of agency chart work. |
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| 10/04-1/06 | The Sycamores, Pasadena CA. Assessment Psychologist. Cognitive, neuropsychological, educational, and mood/personality assessments for multi-ethnic populations both in residential (levels 12 and 14) and out-patient settings (including foster care, transitional living, residential, school-based, and wrap-around programs) with youth aged 4-23. Provided recommendations for treatment planning that are based upon current empirically validated research; differential diagnosis; and consultation with multidisciplinary treatment team. |
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| TEACHING EXPERIENCE | ||
| 1/06 - 5/09 | Loyola Marymount University, LMU School of Education and Psychology Program, Westchester, CA. Instructor 1, Part-Time Professor: Group Counseling and Interventions with Children and Adolescents. 3/04/2008 GSEP Master's Program, Pepperdine University, Mailibu, CA. Guest Speaker: Interpersonal Skills and Group Counseling. 10/19/2005 GSEP Master's Program, Pepperdine University, Mailibu, CA. Guest Speaker: Clinical Practicum. | |
| CLINICAL TRAINING | ||
| 9/03-9/2004 | The Sycamores, Pasadena CA. Full-time accredited post-doctoral
fellowship; Specialization Psycho-educational Assessment. Cognitive, neuropsychological, educational, personality, and vocational assessments; academic assessments and educational recommendations for I.E.P.’s in public and non-public schools; treatment plans and recommendations based upon current empirically validated research; consultation with multidisciplinary treatment team and schools; |
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| 9/02-8/03 | Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, USC School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA. Full-time, APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship; Specialization: Adolescent Medicine. Individual, family, and group psychotherapy with families, children, adolescents, and adults in out-patient mental health and school-based health clinics; cognitive, neuro-psychological, educational, and personality batteries with children and adolescents; treatment planning and recommendations; consultation with schools and involvement in the IEP process. |
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| 9/01-7/02 | Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, Los Angeles, C.A.(Doctoral Trainee) Personality and cognitive batteries to in-patient adolescents; treatment planning and recommendations, individual therapy, group counseling with adolescents. |
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| 10/00-7/02 | Pepperdine University Community Counseling Clinic, Culver City, C.A. Individual and family counseling to multi-ethnic and socio-economic members in the community; cognitive and personality testing |
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| 7/00-7/01 | H.E.L.P Group/U.C.L.A. Neuropsychology, Sherman Oaks, C.A
(Doctoral Trainee)
Cognitive, neuropsychological, educational, and personality assessments primarily to children and adolescents; treatment plans and recommendations based upon current empirically validated research; attended I.E.P’s; individual counseling with children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum disorders in a school-based setting. |
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| 10/99-7/00 | Pepperdine University Student Counseling Center, Malibu, C.A.
(Doctoral Trainee) Individual counseling to undergraduate and graduate students; attended eating disorder team meetings; co-lead weekly eating disorder groups; psycho-educational outreach activities; consultations for students, parents, and administration; individual assessment (cognitive and personality); and frequent referrals and consultations with members of the health center staff. |
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| 5/98-5/99 | Saint Mary’s Adolescent Residence, Passaic, NJ (Practicum) Involved in team and family meetings, lead and co-lead groups with adolescents in the Youth Action Program (community based out-patient counseling) as well as those in the residence, co-lead groups on topics related to daily living skills and mental health issues with chronically mentally ill adults in residential treatment. |
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| PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS | ||
| 10/06 - present | The Housing and Education Program at the YWCA, Santa Monica. CA. Monthly group meetings with women ages 18-22 who have recently transitioned out of the foster care system. Provide psycho-education about various issues. | |
| 11/2009 | Learning Differences and Parent/Teacher Education Group. Presented "What's Normal? Understanding Your Child's Learning, Behavioral, Academic, and Emotional Development" to parents of school aged children. | |
| 08/2009 | The Housing and Education Program at the YWCA, Santa Monica, CA. Provided psycho-education to house residents about conflict resolution, respect, and interpersonal boundaries. | |
| 08/2007 | The Housing and Education Program at the YWCA, Santa Monica, CA. Provided psycho-education to house residents about self-injurious behavior, alternate methods of coping with emotion, and treatment options. | |
| 08/2007 | Brentwood Mother’s Group, Los Angeles, CA. Provided psycho education to mothers of children 0-5 about transitions in early childhood and methods of managing problematic behaviors. | |
| 08/2005 | Valley Women’s Center, Canoga Park. Developed and presented an in-service entitled “Initial Assessment Intake Strategies and Diagnostic Intervention” to Masters’ and Doctorate level externs. | |
| 05/2005 | Notre Dame Academy, Los Angeles. Developed and presented and in-service entitled "Adolescent Learning and Social Development" to high school faculty. | |
| 07/2004 | The Sycamores, Pasadena. Developed and presented an in-house training entitled "Intake Assessment and Diagnosis" to The Sycamores clinical staff designed for continuing education credits for MFT licensure regarding clinical interviewing and completing the 8-page initial assessment for DMH. | |
| 08/2004 | The Sycamores, Pasadena. Presented an in-house training to The Sycamores clinical and the line staff entitled "Attachment and Brain Development in Children" which was designed for continuing education credits for MFT licensure. | |
| 01/1999 | New Jersey Psychological Association Conference, Woodbridge, NJ. The Ethical and Clinical Implications of touch in Psychotherapy; Literature Review. | |
| PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS | ||
| American Psychological Association, member Los Angeles County Psychological Association, member National Association of School Psychologists, associate member A Home Within; Children’s Psychotherapy Project, Los Angeles Chapter |
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