Sethlin Hookstra is a licensed psychologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has over 15 years of experience providing psychological assessments and therapy. She has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and corrections. Her experience includes providing services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. She has specialized training and experience in forensic psychology.

1. SETHLIN HOOKSTRA, PSY.D
7481 Ringquist St. Las Vegas NV 89148
Phone:(510) 484-3029
Email: Sethlin@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
9/01-12/09 California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International
University, San Francisco, CA
• Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
• Doctorate of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Specialization in
Forensic Family/Child Track. program
9/98-5/01 Doane College, Lincoln, NE
• Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
9/94-9/98 University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
• Bachelor of Arts (Double major in psychology and sociology)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/14- Present Psychological Assistant (Unlicensed Psychologist)
Human Behavior Institute, Las Vegas, NV
• Complete intake assessments and diagnoses for adult and child
clients who are enrolling in the agency with issues related to
mental health and substance abuse. Conduct mobile crisis
assessments at hospitals to individuals who are having
suicidal/homicidal ideation. Provide individual therapy to clients
of all ages who struggle with psychiatric symptoms related to
depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, stress, and anger.
1/14-1/15 Owner
Dogma Psychological Services (Owner), Las Vegas, NV
• Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, completed
assessments for the Bureau of Disability Adjudication,
psychoeducational assessments for the Bureau of Vocational
Rehabilitation, assessments for the Autism Assistance
Treatment Program, private psychological and
psychoeducational assessments, and individual counseling for
private pay and Medicaid clients.
9/12-1/14 Psychological Assistant (Unlicensed Psychologist)
Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, Las Vegas, NV
• Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, initially
worked in the inpatient hospital and provided psychological
assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy to
involuntary patients. 6/13 Moved to the outpatient services
program. Provided psychological assessment, individual
therapy, group therapy, and crisis therapy to clients in an
outpatient setting.

2. 9/11-9/12 Post Doctoral Intern
Dr. John Paglini’s Private Practice, Las Vegas, NV
• Under the supervision of Dr. Paglini, completed assessments for
the Bureau of Disability Adjudication, risk assessments for the
department of Parole and Probation, psychological evaluations
for the Department of Family services, and assisted Dr. Paglini
in cases related to child custody evaluations and death mitigation
cases. Also completed research for Dr. Paglini as requested.
8/07-9/11 Crisis/Intake Counselor
Mohave Mental Health Clinic Inc., Bullhead City, AZ
• Complete intake assessments and diagnoses for adult and child
clients who are enrolling in the agency with issues related to
mental health and substance abuse. Provide crisis counseling to
individuals who are having suicidal/homicidal ideation. Provide
crisis counseling and assessments for after hour care in the
hospital setting on rotation with other clinicians. Provide
individual therapy to adult clients who struggle with psychiatric
symptoms related to depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, stress,
and anger. Provide group counseling for emotional regulation
management.
8/06-6/07 Psychology Extern
Psychological Services Center, Oakland, CA
• Provided individual and group therapy to students enrolled in a
counseling enriched classroom. Duties included: case
formulation, direct intervention, case management, and working
as part of each student’s I.E.P. team.
8/06-6/07 Psychological Assistant
Dr. Susannah Feder, Private Practice, Pleasanton, CA
• Assisted Dr. Feder in providing individual and family therapy
and assessment services to clients in her private practice under
her supervision. Dealt with issues related to anxiety, personality
disorders, depression, stress management, and pain management.
8/05-6/07 Group Leader
Kids’ Turn, San Francisco, CA
• Lead groups of children through a workshop consisting of six
90-minute sessions, which provided information that helped
children understand and cope with the loss, anger and fear that
often accompany separation or divorce. Followed and taught
educational curriculum developed by Kids' Turn.
7/04-6/05 Pre Doctoral Internship
Federal Correctional Institute, Dublin, CA
• Offered counseling services to female inmates with severe Axis I
and II diagnoses. Conducted weekly intakes, provided individual
counseling to nine inmates, and facilitated several groups
including: Anger Management, Stress Management, and a

3. Trauma and Recovery group for survivors of sexual abuse and
domestic violence. Provided crisis counseling to inmates as
needed and completed a psychodiagnostic battery. Attended
weekly meetings and individual and group trainings.
9/03- 6/04 Psychological Trainee
East County Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Antioch,
CA
• Provided individual and family therapy to children, adolescents,
and their families within a community clinic setting. Conducted
psychological testing with a standard test battery. Engaged in
clinic and county-wide training meetings on topics such as
drug/alcohol abuse and treatment, cross-cultural awareness for
therapeutic practices, and best practice treatment models.
9/02- 9/03 Psychological Trainee
Psychological Services Center, Oakland, CA
• Provided counseling services to a diverse clientele of adults. In
addition to providing psychodynamic based therapy, other
specific duties included case formulation, treatment planning,
and completing paperwork for the agency and insurance carriers.
Presentations of individual work were required in case
consultation groups as well.
9/00- 8/01 Counselor
YWCA, Lincoln, NE
• Provided crisis counseling to middle and high school students
involved in the Survival Skills program at the YWCA who were
considered “at-risk.” The program focused on prevention of
teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS.
9/00- 5/01 Intern
Child Guidance Center, Lincoln, NE
• Under a master level counselor's supervision, provided
counseling services to adolescents at the Juvenile Detention
Center of Lancaster County and at the Survival Skills program
(YWCA). Duties involved transitional and crisis counseling to
adolescents who were either involved in the juvenile justice
system or who were “at-risk.”
11/99- 10/00 Human Services Treatment Specialist II
Beatrice State Developmental Center, Beatrice, NE
• Performed intensive consultative services for a state agency
providing on-site services for individuals with developmental
disabilities. Under a clinical psychologist's supervision,
performed technical tasks in the following areas: assessment,
observations, diagnostic planning/recommendations, treatment
monitoring/follow-up, skill training, and evaluation of program
components. Performed 200 practicum hours utilizing
individual and group therapy to individuals with a major mental
illness and developmental disability.

4. 11/00- 2/01 Family Support Worker/Community Treatment Aid
8/98- 9/99 Visinet, Lincoln, NE
• Provided parents and children with educational assistance and
supervised visitation who were involved with Child Protective
Services. Duties involved assessment and documentation of
family interactions and parenting/caregiver skills.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
• Cognitive Assessment
• Psychodiagnostic Assessment
• Advanced Psychological Assessment for Atypical Populations
• Neuropsychological Assessment
• Psychopharmacology
• Assessing and Remediating Legal Incompetencies
• Child Custody Consultation, Evaluation, and Mediation
• Family Court Consultation and Expert Witnessing
• Theory and Technique: Family Systems
• Theory and Technique: Child Treatment
• Other relevant forensic classes related to working with children
and adults who are currently involved in the juvenile justice
system and/or Child Family Services.
DISSERTATION/PUBLICATION:
Discrimination and Self-efficacy: A Correlational Analysis of Perceived Discrimination
and Level of Self-efficacy Among Minority Male Adolescents in the Juvenile Justice
System
Publisher: Alliant International University, California School of Professional
Psychology, San Francisco, 2009. Length: 146 pages
REFERENCES
Daniel Cohen Human Behavior Institute
Clinical Assessor/Intake Supervisor 4419 Lorna Place
Colleague Las Vegas, NV 89107
(414) 364-8318
Kristin Christensen, Psy.D Private Practice
Clinical Psychologist 45-955 Kamehameha Highway, #307
Former Colleague Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 384-4725
Kim Leicester, Ph.D Kaiser Permanente, Department of Psychiatry
Clinical Psychologist 820 Las Gallinas Avenue
Former Co-worker San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 444-3006

5. Susan Vincent, Ph.D Private Practice
Licensed Psychologist 3230 South Buffalo, Suite 107
Former Co-worker Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 810-7367
John Paglini, Psy.D Private Practice
Former Supervisor 9163 West Flamingo, Suite 120
Post Doctoral Internship Las Vegas, Nevada 89147
(702) 869-9188
Dr. Mohamad Ramadan Mohave Mental Health Inc.
Psychiatrist/Co-worker 1145 Marina Blvd.
(928) 758-5905 ext. 4439/4624 Bullhead City, AZ 86442

6. Susan Vincent, Ph.D Private Practice
Licensed Psychologist 3230 South Buffalo, Suite 107
Former Co-worker Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 810-7367
John Paglini, Psy.D Private Practice
Former Supervisor 9163 West Flamingo, Suite 120
Post Doctoral Internship Las Vegas, Nevada 89147
(702) 869-9188
Dr. Mohamad Ramadan Mohave Mental Health Inc.
Psychiatrist/Co-worker 1145 Marina Blvd.
(928) 758-5905 ext. 4439/4624 Bullhead City, AZ 86442