Mica A. Richards, Intern

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education:

B.A.: Psychology (Counseling Track), Humboldt State University, December 2006

M.S. Mental Health Counseling: Western Washington University, anticipated graduation June 2010

Counseling and Educational Experience:

Graduate Student Counselor, Western Washington University. Part-time position for counseling racticum credit, 2009. Duties: Counseling individuals, couples, and families. Clientele includes

children, adolescents, and adults with a range of presenting problems. Clinic Director: Diana Gruman, Ph.D.

Advocate, North Coast Rape Crisis Team. Part-time volunteer position, 2007. Duties: provided support and resources for survivors of sexual assault, including 24-hour availability for crisis intervention by phone and accompaniment to medical examinations and court hearings. Program Director: Maryanne Hayes.

College and Career Advisor, California Student Opportunity and Access Program. Part-time position, 2004-2005. Duties: assisted disadvantaged high school students to explore college and career choices utilizing career skill inventories and in-class presentations; provided academic tutoring and one-on-one help with college and scholarship application process. Program Director:

Gretchen Stadler.

Elementary School Tutor, California Student Opportunity and Access Program. Part-time position, 2004-2005. Duties: tutored students on assigned homework, supervised activities to develop language and math skills. Program Director: Brady Wells

Socializer, Crestwood Manor. Part-time volunteer position through Humboldt State University

Community Psychology Experience, 2004. Duties: interacted with clients in an in-patient

behavioral health facility to develop their social skills and prepare them for reintegration into

society. Program Director: Mark Harwood, Ph.D.

Research Experience:

Lab Coordinator, Western Washington University, 2008-2009. Dr. Robinder P. Bedi.

Presentations:

How Trainees Integrate Psychotherapy Theories. May 2009. Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy

        Integration Silver Anniversary Conference, Seattle, WA. Moderator: Rob Bedi, Ph. D.

Professional Affiliation:

SEPI Student Member

Honors and Awards:

President’s Honors List, College of the Redwoods, Spring 2003

Presidential Scholar, Humboldt State University, Fall 2004

College Reading & Learning Association Tutoring Certificate, December 2004

References available upon request.