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CURRICULUM VITAERebecca L. Schovitz, Psy.D.Cell: (716) 982-9210Email: rebeccaschovitz@Website: EDUCATIONDoctorate of Clinical PsychologyJune 2017Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Fort Lauderdale, FLAmerican Psychological Association accredited programMaster of Science, Clinical PsychologySeptember 2014Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Fort Lauderdale, FLBachelor of Arts and Science, Behavioral Health Counseling, with HonorsJune 2012Drexel University, Behavioral Health Department, minor in Psychology, Philadelphia, PA.CLINICAL EXPERIENCEConsulting Therapist December 2017 – presentCenter for Discovery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Supervisor: Kelsey Latimer, Psy.D., CEDSProvide individual, group, and family therapy to both population specific programs: eating disorder and resilience Work under the four pillars of both programs: DBT, ERP, Whole-Hearted Living, Neurobiology Groups: DBT skills groups, CBT/ACT group, psychoeducation, shame resilience, body image and acceptance, self-esteem, art therapy, communication, process, social media, therapeutic meals, snack exposures, body and brain connection, mindful yoga, etc.Involved in peer supervision/consultation and treatment teamSupervise masters’ level clinicians Complete insurance reviewsPost-Doctoral ResidentSeptember 2017-presentPrivate Practice, Plantation, FLSupervisor: Amy Ellis, Ph.D.Provide individual, couples, and family therapy with a focus on eating disorders, phase of life issues, OCD, and serious mental illness.Provide support groups and psychoeducational groups with a focus on eating disorder recovery and DBT skills. Involved in marketing, recruitment, and service delivery of all services; designed manuals for building infrastructure.Post-Doctoral ResidentAugust 2017-December 2017Neurobehavioral Institute, Weston, FLClinical Training Director: Joyce Szenptaly, Psy.D; Supervisor: Danielle Blocker, Psy.D.Provided individual and group psychotherapy and intensive outpatient services in a private practice setting using CBT, ERP, and DBT interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and families with OCD and related disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, ADHD, and Personality Disorders. Completed psychological assessments and participated in weekly team meetingsPlanned and conducted parent trainings Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern/Clinical FellowSeptember 2016-August 2017The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, Pompano Beach, FloridaClinical Training Director: Deborah Radzwill, Psy.D; Supervisor: Tina Jules, Psy.D.Provided intensive individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and crisis/case management to residential, Partial Hospital, and Intensive Outpatient patients of all ages utilizing relational, cognitive-behavioral, and insight-oriented therapies to individuals with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder. Treated co-occurring disorders such as traumatic stress disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and autism spectrum disorder. Facilitated weekly 50-minute groups utilizing Motivational Interviewing for individuals with substance use histories.Managed the Intensive Outpatient Program with fellow intern, providing treatment and aftercare coordination. Provided clinical supervision to clinical psychology practicum students.Psychology TraineeAugust 2015 – May 2016The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, Pompano Beach, FLNova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Fort Lauderdale, FLOnsite Supervisor: Cristina Perez, Psy.D.Provided intensive individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and crisis/case management to patients with eating disorders ages 12-70. Co-facilitated weekly 50-minute groups following a modified version of the “Unified Protocol for the Treatment of Emotional Disorders.”Facilitated weekly 50-minute groups utilizing Cognitive Processing Therapy for individuals with trauma histories.Participated in milieu therapy, after-meal process groups, gratitude groups, art therapy, and interpersonal skills exercise groups. Psychology TraineeAugust 2014 – September 2015Student Counseling Center, Barry University, Miami, FLSupervisor: William Dorfman, Ph.D, ABPP and Hosiella Longoria, Psy.D.Provided individual counseling for Barry University undergraduate and graduate students.Conducted biopsychosocial evaluations and prepared reports.Led two groups for Cultivating Healthy Opportunities in College Environments (CHOICES), a group for incoming freshmen students on the effects of alcohol use and making educated choices.Led two groups for Empowering Positive Body Image for those struggling with poor body image, or acceptance of self. Compiled and created a referral database; created a policies and procedures manual for: Anger Management, Suicide, Eating Disorders, and Self-Injury.Treated clinical populations diagnosed with: Bipolar I Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder (without Psychotic features), Eating Disorders, Dysthymic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.Psychology TraineeAugust 2013 – August 2014Healthy Lifestyles, Guided Self-Change ProgramNova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Fort Lauderdale, FLSupervisor: Linda Sobell, Ph.D; ABPP.Utilized a variety of therapeutic approaches, primarily cognitive behavioral with a motivational interviewing style, to provide individual therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy.Conducted biopsychosocial evaluations and prepared reports.Facilitated smoking cessation groups through Nova Southeastern University Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Tobacco Training and Cessation Program.Treated clinical populations diagnosed with: Substance abuse, insomnia, gambling abuse, OCD, Bipolar I Disorder, eating disorders, Dysthymic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder.Program CoordinatorAugust 2013 – May 2014IQuit with AHEC Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Fort Lauderdale, FLSupervisor: Linda Sobell, Ph.D; ABPP.Managed, trained, and supported doctoral-level clinicians throughout their practicum experience in the QSN (Quit Smoking Now) program.Performed initial client screenings and assigned clients to therapists.Reviewed clinical documentation, program files, and client records.Provided weekly group and individual supervision for practicum students.Distribution and management of Nicotine Replacement Therapies.Group FacilitatorSeptember 2013 – September 2014Broward Outreach Center, Fort Lauderdale, FLSupervisor: Linda Sobell, Ph.D; ABPP.Facilitated and co-facilitated process groups for those who were homeless, and struggled with substance abuse.Group FacilitatorSeptember 2012 – September 2014Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FLSupervisor: Linda Sobell, Ph.D; ABPP.Facilitated and co-facilitated smoking cessation groups to help reduce their use or quit from all tobacco products. Psychoeducation was provided regarding negative effects of tobacco products. Psychology TraineeMarch 2011 – June 2012Jewish Educational and Vocational Services: Achievement through Counseling and Treatment, Philadelphia, PASupervisor: Avia Onwulata, MSWProvided weekly group therapy (interpersonal skills group, mens group, process, group)Provided individual therapy sessionsObserved assessments and intake processesAuditing chartsCOMMUNITY OUTREACH Trainee and Facilitator January 2015-presentEmbody Love Movement, Dallas, TexasSupervisor: Melody Moore, Ph.D.Trained to become group facilitator in helping women find inner beauty through identifying and alleviating negative thoughts and core beliefs surrounding women’s body image that are being maintained through social media. ProgrammerMarch 2015Barry University, Center for Counseling, Miami, FLSupervisor: Hosiella Longoria, Psy.D.Set up and attended a presentation from Gayle Brooks, Ph.D. on the complex patient with an eating disorder, eating disorders and cultural diversity and the interplay between eating disorders and trauma to clinicians in the South Florida area. ProgrammerFebruary 2015Barry University, Center for Counseling, Miami, FLSupervisor: Hosiella Longoria, Psy.D.Provided recreational activities for students to raise awareness surrounding alcohol awareness week.Beer-goggles, mock-tails, movie night with discussion, identified resources available.ProgrammerFebruary 2015Barry University, Center for Counseling, Miami, FLSupervisor: Hosiella Longoria, Psy.D.Provided engaging activities for students to raise awareness surrounding eating disorders during eating disorder awareness week.Mirror-less Monday, F-Jar, Inside Out Day, Inner Beauty Shop, More Than Just a Number, etc. PsychometricianOctober 2014Barry University, Miami FLSupervisor: Hosiella Longoria, Psy.D.Conducted depression screenings for suicide awareness monthAssessed suicidalityProvided feedback of screening results with students, offering available resources.SpeakerSeptember 2014Barry University, Center for Counseling, Miami, FLSupervisor: Hosiella Longoria, Psy.D.Educated students and staff on mindfulness and eating mindfully.Provided proper nutrition to maintain health for college students new to campusSpeakerSeptember 2014Barry University, Center for Counseling, Miami, FLSupervisor: Hosiella Longoria, Psy.D.Presented to orientation team leader on college campus on the topic of suicide. Discussed facts on suicide and how to properly approach the topicIdentified signs and symptoms to look for, as well as resources to use when in need. SpeakerAugust 2013Lauderhill Paul turner Elementary School, Fort Lauderdale, FLSupervisor: Linda Sobell, Ph.D; ABPPEducated children and their families on effects of tobacco on ones’ body. Presented information at YMCA Bash of Broward County FacilitatorMay 2013Quit Smoking Now (QSN), Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Fort Lauderdale, FLProvided facilitator training programming to tobacco cessation facilitatorsPeer CounselorMarch 2011-June 2012C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Center: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.Supervisor: Josh Watson, M.S., NCC, LPCProvided peer counseling for graduate and undergraduate studentsProvided students with alternative activites who wish to abstain from alcohol and drugs. Led peer education group on effects of alcohol and other drugs on ones’ healthSupportive PersonnelJanuary 2010-December 2012Project H.O.M.E: Women of Change, Philadelphia, PA.Supervisor: Nicki Olivier, MSW.Met with women experiencing serious mental illness resulting in homelessness and substance abuse problems.Provided meals for the women in need and offered companionship.Provided women with available resources.PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPSThe American Psychological Association Practice Organization (APAPO)2017 – presentInternational Association for Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation (IAEDP)2017-presentAlliance for Eating Disorders2017-presentOutreach and Education Committee MemberFlorida Psychological Association September 2017-presentBroward Chapter Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies2012-present Student Member: 2012-2017Full Member: 2017-presentAssociation for Acceptance and Behavioral Sciences 2012-2014Student MemberStudents for the Prevention of Addiction2012-2015Graduate LiaisonAmerican Psychological Association (APA)2012 – presentStudent Member: 2012-2017Full Member: 2017-presentAPA Division 50, Clinical PsychologyOctober 2012 – October 2013APA Division 29, Society for the Advancement of PsychotherapyOctober 2017 – presentPROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & SERVICEAlliance for Eating DisordersSeptember 2017-presentWest Palm Beach, FLOutreach and Education Committee memberService for the Eating Disorders Awareness AssociationSeptember 2012-2017Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FLStudent Organization for the Advocacy of PsychologySeptember 2012-2017Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FLTreasurerGraduate Liaison for the Students of the Prevention of AddictionSeptember 2012-2017Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FLPRIMARY/ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR LECTURES & COURSESTeaching Assistant: Integrated ReportFall 2015Graduate Psychology Department, Nova Southeastern UniversitySupervisor: Barry Schneider, Ph.D.Teaching Assistant: Advanced Group Therapy Process and InterventionSpring 2015-Spring 2017 (2 courses)Graduate Psychology Department, Nova Southeastern UniversitySupervisor: Mitchell Gordon, Ph.D., ABPPTeaching Assistant: Group Therapy Process and InterventionFall 2014-Spring 2017 (3 courses)Graduate Psychology Department, Nova Southeastern UniversitySupervisor: Mitchell Gordon, Ph.D., ABPPCourse Instructor: Pre-PracticumWinter 2015-Winter 2016 (2 courses)Graduate Psychology Department, Nova Southeastern UniversitySupervisor: William Dorfman, Ph.D., ABPP; Ana I. Fins, Ph.D.SCHOLARLY WORK, POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONSLewis, R., Schmitt, A., & Pollack, R. (2015, October). Body Consciousness in Incarcerated Battered Women: Effects of Multiple Battering Partners. Manuscript (in submission).Pollack, R. (2015, August). The Effects of Antabuse, Combined Pharmaceuticals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Combined Antabuse, Pharmacotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders. Poster Presentation at American Psychological Association Conference, Toronto, Canada. Lewis, R., Schmitt, A., &Pollack, R. (2015, August). Body Consciousness in Incarcerated Battered Women: Effects of Multiple Battering Partners. Poster Presentation at American Psychological Association Conference at the 2015 APA, Toronto, Canada.Schumacher, L., Lewis, R., Schmitt, A., Pollack, R. (2015, August). Attachment and Body Consciousness in Incarcerated Battered Women. Poster presentation in the Society for the Psychology of Women (Division 35) program at the 2015 APA, Toronto, Canada.RESEARCH EXPERIENCEResearch Assistant August 2014-August 2015Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FLSupervisor: Stephen Campbell, Ph.D.The Effects of Antabuse, Combined Pharmaceuticals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Combined Antabuse, Pharmacotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders.Research Assistant October 2012-August 2015Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FLSupervisor: Barry Neirenberg, Ph.D.Positive psychology components and the role these factors play in the ability to cope with a chronic illness.Research Assistant November 2012-September 2044Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FLSupervisor: Christian DeLucia, Ph.D.The 12-step approach to addictions, finding which steps correspond with happiness. Peer-review of journal submissions were also done.Research Assistant September 2012-May 2015Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FLSupervisor: Linda Sobell, Ph.D., ABPP.Preparing and organizing GSC and IQuit With AHEC charts to assisting co-workers on clerical tasks such as assisting in compiling documents for use in gathering research. Research Assistant August 2014Fort Lauderdale, FLSupervisor: Sharon Theroux, Psy.D.Conducted mindfulness trainings and conducted research to further the field of clinical psychology.SCHOLARLY WORK PUBLISHED IN OTHER MEDIASchovitz, R.L. (2018, February). Why Saying No is Important. [Web article]. Retrieved from , R.L. (2018, January). The Most Under-looked Wellness Essential. [Web article]. Retrieved from , R.L. (2017, December). Home for the Holidays? Bored Yet?. [Web article]. Retrieved from Schovitz, R.L. (2017, December). New Year, New Me?. [Web article]. Retrieved from , R.L. (2017, December). 10 Thoughts to Help Those with Eating Disorders Navigate the Holiday Season. [Web article]. Retrieved from , R.L. (2017, November). Self-Care During the Season of Giving. [Web article]. Retrieved from , R.L. (2017, November). List of Healthy Coping Activities. [Web article]. Retrieved from Schovitz, R.L. (2017, October). Seven Steps for Problem-Focused Coping. [Web article]. Retrieved from , R.L. (2017, September). Clarifying Your Values. [Web article]. Retrieved from AND AWARDSGraduate Dean Leadership Team2013-2017Nova Southeastern University Graduate Dean’s List2012-2017Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Dean’s List2010-2012Drexel University, Philadelphia, PAA.J. Drexel Academic Scholarship2010-2012Drexel University, Philadelphia, PAAddiction Counseling2012Drexel University, Philadelphia, PACrisis Counseling2012Drexel University, Philadelphia, PAIndividual and Group Counseling2012Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA ................
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