Clinical
Clinical Interests
Focal brain lesions (e.g., stroke, brain tumor resections).
Neurosurgical populations (e.g., epilepsy, deep brain stimulation).
Working memory and executive functions.
Postdoctoral Clinical Neuropsychology Fellowship: Benton Neuropsychology Clinic, University of Iowa
2022- Benton Neuropsychology Clinic, Department of Neurology, University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)
Supervisors: Daniel Tranel, PhD, ABPP-CN, Robert Jones, PhD, ABPP-CN, Steven Anderson, PhD, ABPP-CN, Hannah Wadsworth, PhD, & Kimberly Diah, PhD
Conducted both inpatient and outpatient neuropsychological assessments for patients with a wide variety of known or suspected neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases, stroke, vascular disease, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury.
Lead Wada procedures as part of Phase I evaluations for candidacy for neurosurgical interventions for intractable epilepsy.
Conducted independent neuropsychological exams (INEs) for legal cases.
Observed expert witness testimonies by a clinical neuropsychologist in trials and sentencings.
Predoctoral Clinical Psychology Internship: University of Florida
2021 Epilepsy and Wada Clinic, Department of Clinical and Health
Psychology, University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Supervisor: Russell Bauer, PhD, ABPP-CN
Conducted pre- and post-surgical neuropsychological assessments of individuals undergoing surgery for treatment of intractable epilepsy.
Observed and participated in WADA procedures, brain surgeries, cortical mappings, and interdisciplinary conferences.
2021 Stroke Clinic, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology,
University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Supervisor: John B. Williamson, PhD, ABPP-CN
Conducted neuropsychological assessments of individuals with stroke, vascular disease, and/or neurodegenerative diseases.
2021 Movement Disorders Clinic, Department of Clinical and Health
Psychology, University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Supervisor: Dawn Bowers, PhD, ABPP-CN
Conducted neuropsychological assessments of individuals with movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, and Tourette’s syndrome.
Conducted pre- and post-surgical neuropsychological assessments for individuals undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Observed interdisciplinary DBS consensus conferences.
2021 Adult and Older Adult Clinic, Department of Clinical and Health
Psychology, University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Supervisor: Glenn E. Smith, PhD, ABPP-CN
Conducted neuropsychological assessments for individuals with medical disorders and/or various dementia syndromes, including Alzheimer’s dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementias, dementia with Lewy bodies, multiple systems atrophy, corticobasal dementia, and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
2022 ADHD Clinic, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology,
University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Supervisor: Duane Dede, PhD
Anticipated role: Conduct neuropsychological assessments primarily for individuals with ADHD or learning disabilities. Referrals will also occasionally include assessments for persons with epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and general medical conditions.
2022 Peri-Operative Cognitive Anesthesia Network (PeCAN) Clinic,
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida
(Gainesville, FL)
Supervisor: Catherine E. Price, PhD, ABPP-CN
Anticipated role: Conduct brief neuropsychological evaluations for individuals aged 65 or older who plan to undergo elective surgery and have performed poorly on a short screener.
Anticipated Adult Neuropsychology Clinic, Department of Clinical and Health
Psychology, University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Supervisor: Erika Cascio, PsyD
Anticipated role: Conduct neuropsychological assessments primarily for individuals with epilepsy, brain tumors, and acquired brain injuries, and other medical conditions.
Anticipated Adult and Older Adult Neuropsychology Clinic, Department of
Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Supervisor: Shelie-Anne Levy, PhD
Anticipated role: Conduct neuropsychological assessments primarily for individuals with mild cognitive impairment, and typical and atypical dementias. Other populations served may include patients with psychiatric disorders, movement disorders, stroke, and epilepsy.
Predoctoral Externships: University of Iowa
2021 Seashore Psychology Clinic Gender Affirming Evaluation Practicum,
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Iowa
(Iowa City, IA)
Supervisor: Gregory Gullickson, PhD
Conducted psychological assessments of adults seeking sex reassignment surgery and/or hormone treatment.
2020-2021 Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic, Center for Disabilities and
Development & the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s
Hospital (Iowa City, IA)
Supervisor: Amanda Grafft, PhD
Conducted neuropsychological assessments of children and adolescents with brain tumors and other forms of cancer.
Reviewed records, conducted interviews, administered tests, wrote reports and provided feedback to patients and their parents.
2020-2021 Seashore Psychology Clinic Supervision and Consultation
Practicum, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences,
University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)
Supervisor: Gregory Gullickson, PhD
Assisted in the instruction of test administration skills to first-year graduate students in clinical psychology.
Co-led a weekly seminar in interviewing skills for first-year students in clinical psychology.
2019-2020 Huntington’s Disease Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, University of
Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Iowa City, IA)
Supervisor: David Moser, PhD, ABPP-CN
Conducted neuropsychological assessments of individuals with known or suspected Huntington’s Disease.
Worked as part of a multidisciplinary medical team designed to deliver personalized patient care.
Presented preliminary impressions and conclusions to a team of psychiatrists, neurologists, and genetics counselors.
Reviewed records, conducted interviews, administered tests, wrote reports and provided feedback to patients and their families.
2019-2020 Brain Boosters, Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa
Hospitals & Clinics (Iowa City, IA)
Supervisor: Kristen Caraher, PhD
Participated in a community outreach program by giving weekly presentations to a lay audience on a wide range of topics related to clinical neuropsychology.
Answered questions about topics ranging from vascular disease to cognitive neuroscience.
2019-2020 Adult Neuropsychology Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, University
of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Iowa City, IA)
Supervisors: Kristen Caraher, PhD, Carissa Gehl, PhD, ABPP-CN, Douglas Whiteside, PhD,,ABPP-CN, & John Bayless, PhD
Conducted outpatient and inpatient neuropsychological assessments of individuals with a wide range of psychiatric and neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, cerebrovascular diseases, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Schizophrenia.
Reviewed records, conducted interviews, administered tests, wrote reports and provided feedback to patients and their families.
Participated in, and presented during, weekly journal club meetings aimed to foster professional development and discussions of clinical neuropsychological research.
2018-2019 Benton Neuropsychology Laboratory, Department of Neurology,
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Iowa City, IA)
Supervisors: Daniel Tranel, PhD, ABPP-CN, Robert Jones, PhD, ABPP-CN, & Joseph Barrash, PhD, ABPP-CN
Conducted outpatient and inpatient neuropsychological assessments of individuals with a wide range of neurological diseases, including cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, brain tumors, functional neurological disorders, and electrical injury.
Reviewed records, conducted interviews, administered tests, wrote reports and provided feedback to patients and their families.
Observed WADA testing for lateralization of functions among candidates for neurosurgical treatment for epilepsy.
2018-2021 Seashore Psychology Clinic Therapy Practicum, Department of
Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)
Supervisors: Susan Lutgendorf, PhD, Alan Christiansen, PhD, Gregory Gullickson, PhD
Conducted clinical interviews, formulated treatment plans, and implemented a wide range of psychotherapeutic techniques, including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy for clients seeking individual and couples’ psychotherapy.
Gained experience working with clients with a variety of psychopathologies, including Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, and Prodromal Psychosis.
2017-2018 Seashore Psychology Clinic Assessment Practicum, Department of
Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)
Supervisors: Molly Nikolas, PhD, & James Marchman
Conducted psychological assessments for University of Iowa students seeking disability accommodations, and for persons with known or suspected Intellectual Disability Disorder.
Conducted interviews, administered tests, wrote reports and provided feedback to clients.