South Texas Veterans Health Care System

San Antonio, Texas Area, PA United States

Clinical psychologist currently working in behavioral health space to develop the capacity of organizations to better deliver effective treatments. Sensitive to the research-practice gap, I look to frame research in terms that are simple, plain and practical. Real-world challenges where I've honed my skills include: - Consulting with parents, coaching high school students to overcome academic difficulties related to social-emotional deficits. - Designing and delivering a series of 'Transformational Tutoring' trainings to enhance the impact of college student tutors engaged with under-served youth. - Engaging patients in motivational enhancement interventions at an addiction treatment fac...