Licensed Psychologist (Minnesota, License # LP 2619)
Minnesota Behavioral Health Unit Medical Reserve Corps (MN BH MRC); deployable-YES
Approved Consultant: American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Certificate #C9333
EMDR: Completed Basic Training Requirements including all supervisory requirements
SE Trauma Institute: Completed 1 st year of Somatic Experiencing Program requirements
CBT-TEAM Training: Certified Level 2 TEAM Therapist
Certified, Advanced Level Accelerated Resolution Therapist (A-R-T)
Univeristy of Minnesota
Ph. D., 2009 (Psychology)
Honors: Graduate Lifson
Academic Scholarship
Hennepin County Medical Center
Association of Psychological Postdoctoral
Center and Internship Centers (APPIC)
Approved Internship. August 2007-2008
Intern, Child/Adult Clinical Track
University of Wisconsin
M.S., 1985 (Psychology)
University of Minnesota
B.A. (cum laude) 1982
(Developmental Psychology)
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
CLA Dean's List
Allina Medical Clinic – Psychologist
April 2010-current
Psychologist in a primary care clinic for patients experiencing chronic illness, chronic pain,and mental health distress. As part of an integrated health care team, provide individual,couples, family, and group therapy services using a structured, focused, brief therapyapproach within a managed care environment. Provide services to patients ages birth to 90+. Utilize an electronic documentation system (Epic/Excellian). Assist patients with identification of self-care management strategies while increasing their awareness of contributing factors in symptom flares. Provide psychotherapy utilizing a variety of treatment modalities including clinical hypnosis, EMDR, biofeedback, guided imagery, cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT. Focus on mind/body approaches related to psychophysiological processes targeting modification and improvement of patient symptoms. Conduct Diagnostic Assessments for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Provide 2 group therapy sessions weekly targeting patients with chronic depression/anxiety, and 2 group therapy sessions weekly targeting patients with chronic food/weight/health/emotional eating issues.
Nationally Certified School Psychologist, (Certification # 10030)
Certified in Clinical Hypnosis; American Society of Clin. Hyp., (Certificate #R10091)
School Psychologist, K-12, Minnesota Department of Education (License # 296712)
Pre-kindergarten Teacher, Minnesota Department of Education (License # 296712)
Teaching Faculty, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Annual Conference March 2017, Phoenix, Arizona
Regional Conference September 2017, Schaumburg, Illinois
Teaching Faculty, National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute
Fall Annual Conference in 2014-2017, annually
Teaching Faculty, University of Minnesota Continuing Medical Education’s 42 nd , 43 rd , 44 th , and 45 th Annual Workshops in Clinical Hypnosis
2013-2017, annually
Provide psycho-education and consultation to television, media, and educational institutions as depicted by:
Associated Clinic of Psychology – Senior Clinician
September 2009 - March 2010
Provided psychotherapy and evaluation services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Included group therapy, couples therapy, and individual treatment.
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) - Clinical Psychology Doctoral Intern
September 2009 - March 2010
Provided services as an intern to the Burn Unit, Trauma Consultation Service, Adult Acute Psychiatric Services (APS), Adult Psychotherapy Clinic, Adult Partial Hospitalization Program, Women’s Clinic, and Child/Adolescent Services.
Crisis Psychologist, Program Therapist: United Hospital, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
On-call/casual, 2001 - 2008.
As an on-call clinician in the Emergency Department, conducted assessments with psychiatric patients in order to determine disposition. Provided relaxation training techniques and de-escalation techniques to patients experiencing emotional and/or medical crises. Worked to reduce symptoms in patients with chronic pain. Also, provided therapy to adolescent and adult outpatient and inpatient psychiatric populations. Led process groups, relaxation groups, anger management groups, recreational therapy groups, psychoeducation groups.
Psychologist, Child Development Policing Project (CDPP), Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On-call, 2005-2009.
Served as clinician accompanying police officers to 911 calls involving domestic violence. Provided crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, relaxation-related coping skills, psycho-education, follow-up.
Psychologist, Child Development Policing Project (CDPP), Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On-call, 2005-2009.
Served as clinician accompanying police officers to 911 calls involving domestic violence. Provided crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, relaxation-related coping skills, psycho-education, follow-up.
Research Assistant, Center for Applied Research, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
2005 – 2007.
Conducted interviews, focus groups, and data analysis on various research projects that were ongoing at the Center. Completed Institutional Review Board applications.
School Psychologist, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
1987 - 2004 (left position to pursue Ph.D.).
Conducted interviews, focus groups, and data analysis on various research projects that were ongoing at the Center. Completed Institutional Review Board applications.
Psychologist, University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, Minneapolis, Minnesota..
(1986 - 1987)
Conducted cognitive and behavioral evaluations with inpatient and outpatient populations within the Departments of Adult Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Conducted individual therapy sessions with youth. Conducted neuropsychological evaluations in the Attention deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Clinic. Gathered research data for Eating Disorder and Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder specialty clinics. Consulted with parents, educators, physicians, hospital staff.
Intern Reporter/Journalist, KARE 11 Television (formerly WUSA).
(1985-1986).
Combined training as a psychologist with public media relations internship in order to prepare self for future work as a media consultant. Wrote news story ‘packages’ for 6 pm and 10 pm newscast; wrote screen scripts for local news anchor persons, produced news ‘packages,’ and experienced the activity within a major network newsroom first hand.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis (MSCH)
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
Board Member-Treasurer, Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis 2011-2016
Social Networking Chair, Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis, 2012-2016
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Bicycle Riding/team rides, Volunteer Clown in Community Nursing Homes, Baking, Tap dance, Family Time.
Doctoral Dissertation Research, University of Minnesota School Psychology Program. "The Effect of High School Small Learning Communities on Student Feelings of Connectedness, Sense of Belonging, and Successful School Completion".
Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (2004 - 2007).
Graduate Research Assistant, Minnesota Child Response Initiative, Harriet Tubman Family Alliance (2004 - 2007).
Examined maternal and pediatric responses to domestic violence. Leader of coder evaluation team. Primary Investigators: Dr. Abi Gewirtz, Dr. Ann Masten, Dr. Gloria Leon.
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Summer, 2005).
Conducted time sampling observations of student on-task behavior during Direct Instruction reading tasks. Primary Investigator: Dr. Matt Burns.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Minnesota (1982 -1984).
Conducted research at the Institute of Child Development. Examined infant fear responses as a function of maternal affect. Primary Investigator: Dr. Megan Gunnar.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota, spring 2006, doctoral psychology prevention/intervention class.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota, spring 2005, doctoral school psychology special education class.
Assisted professor with all aspects of course instruction: coursework design, lectures, student evaluation, class demonstrations.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota, fall 2004, doctoral school psychology assessment course.
Provided lectures throughout the semester: psychological assessment techniques, interpretation methods, case study reviews. Supervised doctoral students at field sites, scored graduate student psychological evaluations.
Autism Teacher. Minneapolis Public Schools. Summer, 2003.
Worked with children ages 5-7 with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Responsibilities included Individual Educational Plan design and implementation, behavior plans, classroom interventions.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Saint Paul, Minnesota. (1983).
Lead teacher, full day preschool program.
University of Minnesota Laboratory Preschool, Minneapolis, Minnesota. (1981-1982).
Student Teacher in a regular education program for 4-5 year old children.
Clinical Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. Hennepin County Medical Center Psychological Grand Rounds. Individual presentation. November, 2007.
Personality Assessment With Children During The "Media Age". Hennepin County Medical Center Psychological Grand Rounds. Individual presentation. July, 2008.
Understanding the DSM-IV- TR Without Panic, University of Minnesota doctoral class guest lecturer, Developmental Psychopathology course, March, 2006.
Working With Emotionally Challenged Youth, Harriet Tubman Family Alliance, May, 2005.
DSM-IV- TR Survival Skills: Practitioner Tips. University of Minnesota Doctoral Psychology Students, April, 2005.
Conducting The Clinical Child Interview. University of Minnesota Doctoral School Psychology Students, February, 2005.
Childhood Psychopathology: A Clinician's Case Studies. University of Minnesota Graduate Psychology Students, December, 2004.
Positive Behavioral Interventions With Severely Emotionally Disordered Students. Minneapolis Public Schools, Special Site Educational Assistants, December, 2004.
Childhood Events and Emotional Regulation. Saint Paul Men's Club, November, 2004.
Clinical Interpretation of the Behavioral Assessment System for Children. University of Minnesota Graduate Psychology Students, November, 2004.
Interventions In School Psychology. International Child and Adolescence Conference XII, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August, 2004.
Effective Treatment Interventions with the Middle School Child. Saint Paul Public Schools District-Wide Social Work Team, May, 2004.
Effective Treatment Interventions with the Elementary School Child, Minneapolis Public Schools District-Wide School Psychology Team, April, 2004.
Implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions With Emotionally and Behaviorally Disordered Students: An Interactive Presentation. Minnesota School Psychologist Association Midwinter Conference, Bloomington, Minnesota, January, 2004.
Behavioral Supports In Public Education: Modifications For Special Needs Children. University of Minnesota Psychology Graduate Students, October, 2003.
Reading, Writing, 'Rithmetic, and Behavior: If We Don't Teach Behavior, We Can't Teach The Three "R's". Minneapolis Public Schools Teacher Training, May, 2002.
Due Process Requirements In Special Education: Evaluation, Eligibility, and Service Delivery. Minneapolis Public Schools Staff Training, April, 2002.
De-Escalation Techniques With Emotionally Disordered Youth: Don't Back Johnny Into A Corner. Minneapolis Public Schools Staff Training, January, 2002..
Practicum Supervisor, Intern Supervisor, Mentor to University of Minnesota School Psychology Doctoral Students, 1994-2004.
Bemel, C. S. (2009). The effect of small learning communities on indicators of student progress. Dissertation Abstracts International.
Gunnar, M.R., & Stone, C.A. (1984). The effects of positive maternal affect on infant responses to pleasant, ambiguous, and fear-provoking toys. Child Development, 55, 1231 - 1236.
Stone, C.A. (1984). The relationship between physical attractiveness and intelligence. Master's Thesis, University of Wisconsin, River Falls.
Stone, C.A. (1984). The relationship between physical attractiveness and intelligence. Master's Thesis, University of Wisconsin, River Falls.
Stone, C.A. ( 1982) The effects of maternal vocalization on fear responses in 12-to- 13- month-old infants. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota..
References available upon request.