1. Allison McGillivray
333 Orangewood Dr., Healdsburg, CA 95448
Cell: 831-234-9252 Email: allisondakota@hotmail.com
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2011 - 2014 The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
Fourth year student in APA accredited PsyD Program in Clinical
Psychology- all courseworkcompleted. Dissertation in progress, internship needed.
2008 - 2014 The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
MA Counseling Psyc hology
1998 - 2002 University of California, Santa Cruz, CA
BA Psychology
Graduated Summa cum Laude (4.0 GPA).
Licensure/Certifications
2015 Professional Clinical Counseling Intern (PCCI)
Application submitted to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, summer 2015.
License number pending.
August 2015 Certified Sexual Assault Advocate
Verity, 60 hour course.
January 2009 Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction in the Treatment of Dual Diagnosis,
Standing Against Global Exploitation (SAGE) Project, 40 hour course.
July 2003 Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Certification,
Canyon Oaks Youth Center, 80 hour course.
May 2001 Physical Assault Response Training (PART) Certification, Haven of Hope and
Canyon Oaks Youth Center, 12 hour training, 12 hour recertification taken twice
March 2001 Suicide Prevention Certification,
Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, 35 hour course.
Clinical experience
6/15- present Sierra Girls Home
 Residential counselor/ shift supervisor. For safety and behavior I supervise up to six youth ages
15 to 17 who are coming to the home right out of juvenile hall. All of them have complex trauma
in their past and struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD and/ or addiction.. I attempt to be a
mentor, appropriate example, and talkwith them about their behavior both positive and unhelpful
and where their what their lives to progress to. I have only been there three month, but I have
been re-reminded that this is the workI want to do ultimately. It is challenging, sad, uplifting and
inspiring.
7/2014 - 12-2014 Contra Costa Community College- Middle College High School
Psychology Trainee
• Facilitated Process groups and conducted individual therapy for youth who had been removed from their former
high schools doe to behavioral problems.

2. 10/10 - 12/11 Alameda County Medical Center- Adult Immunology Clinic: San Leandro and Oakland
Psychology Trainee
• I worked with individuals and couples at an outpatient medical clinic, both in short-term one time interventions,
and longer therapeutic interventions some of which lasted over a year. The interventions ranged from crisis
intervention and de-escalation to a more family therapy approach blended with self psychology techniques,
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions, DBT didactic teachings, relational approaches and
motivational interviewing (MI) when indicated.
3/11 - 3/12 Alameda County Acute Rehab and SNF: San Leandro, CA
Psychology Trainee
• At an acute hospital clinic I worked as a counselor with clients (and family) challenged with brain injuries,
gunshot wounds, heart attacks, strokes and the symptoms that can come subsequent to these, such as: aphasia,
anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, memory loss, confusion and agitation. I did short term
weekly therapy, sat with people who were completely bed bound, and at times near death.
9/10 - 3/11 Alameda County Medical Center- John George Psych Pavilion: San Leandro
Psychology Trainee
• I worked on the inpatient units at John George Psychiatric Pavilion (JGPP) doing individual and group therapy.
The individual therapy was conducted on the unit with acutely psychiatrically disturbed individuals and ran the
gamut from insight-oriented therapy to providing empathic and supportive listening and reflection.
• I also ran several groups including a diagnosis group for those experiencing thought disorders and a Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group emphasizing and engaging patients around the practice of changing thoughts in
order to change emotional states. I intermittently ran an art therapy group, an anger management group and a
mindfulness meditation group. In addition, I offered support and explanation to those patients who wanted to fill
out discharge evaluations when they were discharged. During the last six months I conducted individual and
couples therapy at the outpatient HIV clinic at Fairmont Hospital.
9/08- 7/1/09 Integrated Health Psychology Training Program: Fremont, CA
Psychology Trainee
• Worked collaboratively with an MD in a community based health clinic in an effort to merge physical and
mental health care into the same setting. I provided on the spot informal assessment, brief therapy interventions,
intakes, and in depth informal assessment and long-term therapy to clients with co-occurring medical and
psychological presenting problems.
• My caseload consisted of 6-8 patients whom I provide ongoing psychotherapy to in a medical setting. Patients
had a range of challenges including: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Schizophrenia, and issues related to
poverty, discrimination, family conflicts and extreme loss and trauma. Patients’ sec ondary medical issues were
chronic; primarily pain disorders, diabetes, hypertension and other conditions. I also ran a time -limited group.
• Responsible for keeping weekly summaries of treatment to be shared with the patient’s primary provider, as
well as detailed progress notes. I attended two weekly group supervisions, a weekly

3. didactic and individual supervision, and a three-hour shift spent exclusively shadowing and supporting the MD
whose patients I saw individually.
• Interventions and conceptualizations are based on individual presentation of problems, but include: relaxation
training, depression management, grief work, ACT, DBT, schema work, and attachment work. The theoretical
orientations I worked from began with motivational interviewing and stages of change models and extended
outward as the needs of the client became further delineated.
• Participated minimally in a 10 weekMindfulness-based stress reduction group.
9-07 - 6/08 Cleo Eulau Counseling Center: Menlo Park, CA
Psychology Trainee at Selby Lane Middle School
• Provide long-term psychotherapy to seven youth ages 9 - 15 in a local public school. I met weekly with eight
youth who were referred to me by teachers, to provide therapy, which included assessing problems and
developing treatment plans. I also facilitated two weekly groups, one for fourth grade girls and the other for fifth
and sixth grade boys.
• My duties included attending group supervision 1.5 hours per weekas well as individual supervision one hour
per week. I completed pre and post treatment assessment with each of my clients, and kept detailed progress notes
as well as an additional set of process notes.
10-06 - 10-07 SAGE (Standing Against Global Exploitation) Project: San Francisco, CA
SAGE is an internationally recognized human rights organization committed to improving the lives of women,
girls, transgender individuals and men escaping or still involved in prostitution or other exploitive or violent
situations. Trauma recovery addresses homelessness, addiction, vocational and health impacts. The mission of
SAGE is to prevent and deal sexual exploitation and violence. SAGE offers individual mental health treatment,
group therapy, case management, referral services, acupuncture treatment, and health screening.
Volunteer Case Manager
• Worked in a front desk, reception capacity at the adult day services component of the SAGE project. My role
included facilitation of entry for clients into the confidential facility, fielding and directing calls, answering
questions and assessing the needs of potential clients, employees and various community professionals regarding
the services provided at SAGE. All of this is done with the underlying objective of maintaining a calm
therapeutic environment for the clients.
• At SAGE, I also assisted with screenings. This entails gathering basic information of a potential client, working
collaboratively with the person to determine the services SAGE provides that would be most beneficial for the
individual and providing any referrals to other community programs that are necessary. The explanation of
programs and services while using the time spent with the individual to build rapport and trust is important for the
client to feel comfortable to return for services.
• Provided assistance as a case manager and co-facilitator of groups for the Grace program within SAGE. I
worked with young women 18-24 years old in order to establish and assist them in meeting both their short and
long-term goals. This portion of my duties included a minimum of one hour a weekin one on one case
management time with the client, assessing needs, writing treatment plans, providing and following up on
referrals, advocating for and

4. supporting clients in various situations, and keeping detailed documentation about our interactions and the
clients’ progress in the program.
7/03 - 10/04 Canyon Oaks Youth Center: Redwood City, CA
Residential Counselor
• Worked in a supervision capacity and maintained the safety of 12 behaviorally and emotionally challenged
youth at a level 14 residential treatment centers while they underwent their daily activities.
• Compiled quarterly reports and update treatment goals and needs for two to three residents at a time.
• Visited Juvenile hall to meet to do new resident interviews and meet with former clients who violated and were
backat Hillcrest for a time to keep rapport positive and provide hope.
• Implemented Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) methods to assist clients in resolving conflict and managing
emotional needs.
• Facilitated and co-facilitated community groups and assisted in day treatment therapy. These groups focused on
interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, mindfulness and distress tolerance.
• Took on further responsibilities including participating in the preparation and drafting of a program manual and
conducted inventory and reordering of all medications and communication with the on-site psychiatrist about
current needs.
4/01 - 2/03 Getting Out and Staying Out: Santa Cruz, CA
Volunteer Case Manager
• Worked as a case manager for women at the Blaine Street jail to offer pre-release planning and post-release
support.
• Assisted women with applying to treatment facilities, schools, and housing projects and for programs including
Social Security, Medi-Cal, Section 8, etc.
• Provided guidance with modification letter composition and communication with public defenders and
probation officers.
• Provided court accompaniment and advocacy.
• Assisted with research and subsequent grant writing.
• Assisted in the composition and updating of the volunteer manual.
• Worked as a case manager for women at the Blaine Street jail to offer pre-release planning and post-release
support.
5/01 - 8/03 Haven of Hope Inc.: Watsonville, CA
Haven of Hope is a level 12 group home for adolescent girls who have both behavioral and emotional challenges.
Primary Residential Counselor/ Program coordinator
• Supervised and support severely emotionally disturbed youth in a level 12, residential treatment facility.
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of clients’ medication including training new employees on procedures.

5. • Wrote and submitted quarterly reports to social workers and program director describing residents’ progress and
current challenges.
• Facilitated the trained new employees about house rules, de-escalation techniques, individual client needs and
emergency procedures.
• Promoted to Program Coordinator while the current PC was on leave, which included all communication with
social workers, advocates and family of clients, preparing staff schedule, office organizing and inventory,
fundraising, and petty cash management.
10/99 - 7/01 Rosehill: Soquel, CA
Rosehill is a long-term residential home for adult survivors of traumatic brain injury. The focus is on long-term
rehabilitation and independent living skills. Its founder is an occupational therapist so most of the treatm ent was
based from that framework.
Residential Aide
• Provide structure and assistance to severely brain injured adults living in a long-term residential care facility.
• Supported clients with activities of daily living budgeting, cooking, and problem solving.
Professional training
• Suicide Prevention, Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County - I attended a weeklong suicide prevention / harm
reduction course, March 2001, 35 hour course.
• DBT Training Intensive, The Wright Institute, July 2003, 80 hour course.
• Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction in the Treatment of Dual Diagnosis, SAGE, January 2009, 40
hour course.
• PART, with both Haven of Hope and Canyon Oaks Youth Center I went through a two da y PART (physical
assault response training) workshop in which we learned how to use defensive positions and maneuvers to avoid
injury when interacting with violent clients. We further learned how restrain someone who was an immediate
physical threat to themselves or someone else by using the least force possible and decreasing the likelihood of
injury to the person being restrained, May 2001, July 2003 (recertification), 36 hours total.
• DBT Certification, Canyon Oaks Youth Center - I attended a two week training on DBT and how to implement
and teach the skills within DBT to youth and have subsequently used this knowledge in working with adults with
emotion regulation challenges, July 2003, 80 hour course.
• ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Workshop, November 2008.
• Certified Sexual Assault Advocate, Verity, 60 hour course, August 2015.
Research Experience
• Research Assistant, 3/2000 – 6/2002: I worked as a research assistant for Dr. Susan Greene at the University of
California Santa Cruz. I compiled preliminary literature reviews on such topics as the “effects of incarceration on
children” and how “recidivism affects family structure”. I further

6. did the more exhaustive and through literature review necessary to illuminate a portion of an article about the link
and correlation between prostitution and substance abuse.
• Dissertation: I am currently researching mindfulness practices as helpful interventions for youth in detention
settings. I am working with a program called Mind Body Awareness in Oakland which sends in adults who are
products of the juvenile justice system and skills mediation practitioners to teach and demonstrate both insight
oriented meditation practices and concepts including: mindfulness, basic goodness, impulse regulation, emotion
regulation, emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationships, empathy, forgiveness, transforming negative core
beliefs, and cause and effect.
Professional Associations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, 2015.
Redwood Empire California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, 2015.
References
Dr. Ellen Levine, (past clinical supervisor at the acute rehab/ SNF) medicalpsychology@pacbell.net - she prefers
to be reached by email.
Dr. Michael Aanavi, (past clinical supervisor and Behavioral Health Director at Tri-City Health Center) 510-252-
6801, email: mpaanavi@gmail.com.
Beth Walton, LMFT, (individual and group supervisor at 1st year practicum- Cleo Eulau- ended 6/08)
650.208.3078.
Dr. Teresa Garret, email: tgarrett2@comcast.net (supervisor at John George Psychiatric Pavilion).
• Letters of recommendation from all the above references available upon request.