Patricia A.

Nicholls
377 Moody Avenue -- Clovis, Ca 93619
Home: (559) 325-6467 -- Cell: (559) 392-5585
pnicholls@alliant.edu
Objective:
Internship Placement for 2011-2012
Clinical Experience:
May 2010 W. Gary Cannon Psychological Services Center, Fresno, Ca
To present Psychological Trainee Child and Family Rotation
Co-Facilitating Psychoeducation Group - Parenting Classes
Screening potential clients
Conducting 1:1 therapy with clients
Participating in group supervision
Participating in 1:1 supervision
Writing progress notes and Intake reports
Assessments
2009- 2010 Community Behavioral Health Center, Fresno, Ca
Psychological Trainee
Facilitated group therapy twice daily with in-patient population using:
CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Client Centered
Art and music therapy
Conducted 1:1 therapy with in-patients at psychiatrists request.
Conducted family therapy sessions with selected individuals and the families at
psychiatrists request.
Participated in weekly in-service meetings with other students and supervisors.
Conducted in-service meetings after completing training, at request of supervis
or:
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Use of aromatherapy
2009 Fresno County Office of Education SELPA Group
In-School Mental Health Specialist
Utilized play therapy and creative arts therapy with children ages six to eleve
n to facilitate psychotherapy with children having:
ADHD
ADD
Schizophrenia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Lack of social skills
Identified student misdiagnosed with learning disorder.
Identified student misdiagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome.
Research Experience:
Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology
Fresno
Dissertation Chair: Debra Bekerian, Ph.D.
Title: The Effect of Art Therapy in Reducing the Symptoms of Depression
Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology
Fresno
Childhood Diabetes Student Website Development
Web address: http://childhooddiabetes.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology
Fresno - 2009
The Hmong Population in Fresno, Ca. Student Research Project
California State University at Fresno Fresno - 2007
The Formation of False Memories Student Research Project
Work Experience:
1996-2003 Safari Swim School, Morgan Hill, Ca
Business Owner
Generated business growth of 900% in 5 years over 1st year enrollment.
Established and maintained a professional relationship with The American Red Cr
oss as a Third Party Provider for health and safety services.
Provided all levels of water safety instruction as well as all community safety
and CPR courses on site and at client business sites.
Employed and trained staff as needed.
1992-1994 Creative Memories, Simi Valley, Ca
Business Owner
Created innovative photo storage and scrapbook techniques.
Educated clients on techniques of archival safe storage of photos.
1977-1982 Self-Employed, Glendale, Ca
Artist/Educator
Provided expert instruction for a variety of classes for Glendale
Parks & Recreation Department.
Freelanced graphic art talents to local print businesses.
Freelanced interior design skills to local residents.
1975-1977 Medical Assistant, Sacramento, Ca
Pulmonary Medicine Associates
All front office duties.
Received patients and did primary work-ups.
Assisted in invasive and non-invasive medical procedures.
Independently performed patient care per Doctors orders: immunizations, wound c
are, patient education, etc.
1973-1975 Medical Assistant, Sacramento, Ca
Dr. Bernard D. Lewis, Pediatrician
All front and back office duties.
Education:
Doctoral Student Clinical Psy.D Alliant International University 2008 Present
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Alliant International University 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology CSU Fresno 2008
Associate of Arts Cum Laude Clovis Center 2006
Special Activities:
Participation in Colloquium reviews of potential program directors. 2010
Member in student committee to address PSC & OPT challenges 2010
for current and incoming students.
Member of student committee to establish community outreach program. 2010
Training & Certificates:
Management of Serotonin Syndrome Medscape 0.25 CEUs 2010
Depression in a Young Woman Attending Medscape 0.25 CEUs 2010
Graduate School
Clinical & Pharmacologic Strategies to Medscape 1.25 CEUs 2010
Achieve Remission in Depression
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certificate 2010
Risk & Resiliency in IPMH Alliant International University 2010
Advanced Seminar 36 Hrs. Domain D
4 Hrs. Domain C
Brain-Based Therapy Alliant International University 2010
6 CEUs
Using an Ego Functions Model to Alliant International University 2010
Integrate & Organize Psychological Test 6 CEUs
Data And Generate a Meaningful
Psychological Test Report
Specialty Training Rotation Alliant International University 2010
Intellectual & Personality Assessments
For Children
Schizophrenia in Childhood & Medscape -- 0.50 CEUs 2009
Adolescence: Applying New Evidence

Optimal Pain Management in Purdue University -- 1.25 CEUs 2009
Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Current &
Emerging Therapeutic Options
Train the Trainer Girl Scouts U.S.A. 1999
Instructor Training The American Red Cross 1996
Awards:
2005 National Deans List.
2005 Deans List at Clovis Center.
2005 Graduated Cum Laude.
2000 Appreciation Award Girl Scouts of Santa Clara Valley
Received for outstanding Adult Recruitment efforts, result in 100% troop
placement of over 500 new girls scouts for 4 consecutive years.
Highest award given to adults.
1999 Outstanding Volunteer Girl Scouts of Santa Clara Valley
Received for outstanding volunteer service to Service Unit 40 as New Leader
Trainer and Leader.
1998 Golden Key Award Girl Scouts of Santa Clara Valley
Received for outstanding organizational work on behalf of Service Unit 40.
Professional Presentations:
2010 Website Development for Pediatric Psychology
Childhood Diabetes
http://childhooddiabetes.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
2009 Poster Presentation & Power Point Presentation to AIU Professors
and Faculty of Continuing Education Committee;
The Hmong Population in Fresno, California
2007 Poster Presentation to CSUF Faculty in Department of Psychology;
The Formation of False Memories
Professional Memberships:
Lifetime Membership: The Girl Scouts of America
Lifetime Membership: Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology.
Graduate Student Membership: APA and California APA
Interests:
Family activities, gardening, cooking, sewing & machine embroidery, camping, fis
hing, arts & crafts, photography, Spanish, Sign Language, family history, and sw
imming.