1. April 21, 2015
Michelle Kaufman Olson, Psy.D.
133 Elton St
Providence, RI 02906
(510) 685- 1388
EMDRDoctorMK@hotmail.com
License #RI PS01353
Education
9/ 01-5/06 Alliant International University/California School of Professional
Psychology, San Francisco, CA
Doctorate of Psychology
9/95-5/99 Vassar College , Poughkeepsie, NY
B.A. in Psychology
1/98-5/98 Study Abroad Program, Royal Holloway University of London
Egham, Surrey
Professional Experience
4/13-present Psychologist, Plaza Psychology and Psychiatry, Woonsocket, RI.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual, couples and family therapy in group
practice settings. Supervised Ph.D./Psy.D. postdoctoral interns.
8/10-11/12 Clinician II, Psychologist, La Selva Day Program, Momentum for Mental
Health, Palo Alto, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted brief individual and group therapy with adult clients
affected by trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders and dual diagnoses.
Facilitated family therapy in support of clients. Collaborated with psychiatrists to
ensure continuity of care. Acquired insurance authorization and maintained client
insurance coverages. Supervised Ph.D. Interns in individual and group settings.
10/08-6/10 Child and Adult Psychologist, Bayview Hunters Point Foundation, San
Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual and family therapy with adults and children
affected by trauma, mood disorders, ADHD and other disorders; Provided
individual therapy for students and case consultation to faculty and administration
at Dr. Charles R. Drew Preparatory Academy, a low-income elementary school in
the Bayview district.
9/08-12/08 Adjunct Faculty, Argosy University, Alameda, CA.
Responsibilities: Taught “Family and Couples Therapy” course to graduate
students in Argosy’s Clinical Psychology Doctoral program.
Post-Doctoral Internships
9/07-8/08 Post-Doctoral Intern, Child and Family Mental Health, Kaiser Permanente,
Walnut Creek, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual and family therapy with children and adults
affected by Autism spectrum disorders, OCD, ADHD, adjustment, eating, mood
and other mental disorders. Facilitated group therapies for elementary, middle
and high school aged children. Completed personality and cognitive
assessments. Conducted three trainings for pre-doctoral interns.
8/06-7/07 Post-Doctoral Intern, The Family Institute of Pinole, Pinole, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual and family therapy with clients affected by
attachment disruption, RAD, ADHD, mood and minor psychotic disorders.
Completed medi-cal, CCHP and CFS paperwork. Worked with CFS mandated
clients to achieve reunification. Conducted evaluations and therapy with clients
affected by multiple traumas. Utilized EMDR with children and adults.

2. Trainee Supervisor. Responsibilities: Conducted weekly individual
supervision with a practicum trainee student.
Pre- Doctoral Internships
1/06-6/06 Intern, Tamalpais High School Counselor, Full Circle Family Institute, San
Rafael, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual therapy and supportive counseling for
students at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, CA. Primary diagnoses
included mood, conduct and adjustment disorders.
9/04-8/05 Intern, Psychological Assistant # PSB30948 , The Family Institute of
Pinole, Pinole, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual and family therapy with clients affected by
attachment disruption, RAD, ADHD, mood and minor psychotic disorders.
Completed medi-cal, CCHP and CFS paperwork. Worked with CFS mandated
clients to achieve reunification. Conducted evaluations and therapy with clients
affected by multiple traumas. Utilized EMDR with children and adults.
. Trainee Supervisor. Responsibilities: Conducted weekly individual
supervision with two third-year practicum trainee students.
9/03-6/04 Mental Health Trainee , San Leandro Community Counseling, Adolescent
School Based Program, San Leandro, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual and group therapy with adolescents and
families at Edendale Middle School in San Lorenzo. Primary diagnoses included
mood, conduct and adjustment disorders, as well as social anxiety.
10/02-6/03 Advanced Mental Health Trainee , Napa-Solano Head Start, Vallejo, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual play and family therapy with children
referred to mental health services through Head Start.
9/02-6/02 Trainee , Rubicon Day Treatment Center, Richmond, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted individual and group therapy with clients affected by
major psychotic disorders in a day treatment setting; conducted intake interviews;
participated in weekly case conferences.
10/01-6/02 Mental Health Trainee , Napa-Solano Head Start, Fairfield, CA.
Responsibilities: Provided mental health services for children in the preschool
program including: Mental health screening tools, play therapy techniques, target
children intervention and implementation of the Second Step Violence Prevention
Program.
Additional Experience
6/04-8/04 On-Call Counselor, Rubicon Day Treatment Center, Richmond, CA.
6/03-7/03 Responsibilities: Conducted individual and group therapy with clients suffering
from major psychotic disorders in a day treatment setting, conducted intake
interviews, participated in weekly case conferences. Assisted Program Manager
in program transitions. Aided in development and implementation of training
program for incoming trainees
9/03-5/04 Supervisor, Head Start Mental Health Trainees, Alameda, CA.
Responsibilities: Conducted weekly individual supervision in a systemic model
with two first year Head Start trainees, as part of a class with bi-weekly
consultation and supervision.
5/00-10/00 Outreach Director, American Anorexia/Bulimia Association, New York, NY.
Responsibilities: Provided support and referrals via phone and internet; Lectured

3. in schools, at the Lower East Side Girl’s Congress and at NOW’s “Love Your
Body Day” rally in New York City; Directed and supervised all interns and
volunteers.
Professional Trainings
3/23/12 Self Compassion and Emotional Resilience
Instructor: Kristen Neff, Ph.D. Berkeley, CA
5/3/08 Emotional Freedom Technique
Instructor: Carol Odsess, Ph.D., Albany, CA.
11/04/05- Transforming Trauma with EMDR: Part II
11/06/05 Instructor: Laurel Parnell, Ph.D., Alliant International University, SF Bay campus.
9/30/05- Transforming Trauma with EMDR: Part I
10/2/05 Instructor: Laurel Parnell, Ph.D., Alliant International University, SF Bay campus.
Presentations
Kaufman, M.(2010). Couples Therapy, an overview of John Gottman’s theory.
Training presented to staff at Bayview Hunters Point Foundation Mental Health Clinic.
Kaufman, M.(2008). Preparation for the EPPP.
Training presented for pre-doctoral interns at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek giving an
overview of preparation to take the national licensing exam.
Kaufman, M.(2008). Trauma and EMDR.
Two-part training presented at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek for pre-doctoral interns
giving an overview of the use of EMDR in trauma work.
Kaufman, M.(2005). Contra Costa County Medi-cal Paperwork 101.
Training presented at the Family Institute of Pinole for interns and practicum trainees
Kaufman, M.(2004). Transition and Termination in Short-term Therapy with High-Dysfunction
Clients.
Training presented to practicum trainees at Rubicon Services in Richmond, CA. Included
an experiential exercise involving auditory hallucination.
References:
Penelope Yanni, MD
Partner, Psychiatrist
Plaza Psychology and Psychiatry
68 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 356-1940 x108
Brenna Connolly, Psy.D.
Manager, La Selva Day Treatment Center
206 S. California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 617-8340 x3777
Jim Millsap
Director, La Selva Day Treatment Center
206 S. California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 617-8340