Ashley Weintraub CV
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Ashley Weintraub CV


Ashley Weintraub, Ph.D
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EDUCATION


Ph.D
Ph.D Clinical Psychology
Psychology, Alliant International University, May 2019
Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology – APA Accredited
Major Advisor: Dr. Kristin Conover, Ph.D

M.A. M.A. Psychology
Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology – APA Accredited
Major Advisor: Dr. Kristin Conover, Ph.D

M.A. Forensic Psychology
Area of Specialization: Forensic Psychology
Major Advisor: Deborah Miora, Ph.D

B.A. Art History, University of California at Los Angeles, May 2009



SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

09/2018 - Present
CDCR California Health Care Facility
Stockton, CA
Supervisors: Shanesha Sorensen, Ph.D., and Shelley Minor, Ph.D
Psychology Intern
• Gained experience in the role of a correctional psychologist at a prison hospital in three different rotations: enhanced outpatient, enhanced outpatient for patients with chronic medical conditions, and administrative segregation
• Provided individual and group therapy to prison inmates of varying mental health presentations and of all levels of security, from level two’s to maximum security.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team in treatment planning
• Received extensive training in suicide risk assessment and conducted number suicide assessments to patient’s in crisis.
• Assessed adults who present with a broad variety of clinical questions, including, dementia, neurocysticosis, and other neurodegenerative disorders.
• Completed thorough documentation on California’s prison electronic records program including progress notes, treatment plans, and intakes that
• Attended weekly training didactics and supervision.

08/2017 – 06/2018
UCLA Semel Institute
Los Angeles, CA.
Supervisors: Ellen Woo, Ph.D., and Shital Pavawalla, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Practicum Trainee
• Conducting weekly comprehensive neuropsychological assessments at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
• Assessing adults who present with a broad variety of clinical questions, including, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and other neurodegenerative disorders.
• Interpret and write comprehensive neuropsychological assessment reports
• Attend weekly training seminars and supervision.

07/2016-08/2017
Insight Collective
Pasadena, CA
Supervisor: Ani Dillon Ph.D., and Krista Greenfield, Ph.D.
Practicum Student
• Conducted neuropsychological, psychological, and educational assessments for children who presented with neurocognitive deficits that affect academic, as well as social emotional and behavioral functioning.
• Interpreted and wrote comprehensive reports
• Co-facilitated social skills classes

08/2015 – 10/2016
John Knippa Ph.D.
Long Beach, CA
Supervisor: John Knippa Ph.D.
Psychological Assistant
• Conducted comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations on adults who presented with cognitive and memory concerns.
• Assessed adults who were referred for a competency evaluation to fly by the FAA
• Interpreted and wrote neuropsychological reports
• Reviewed and drafted memorandum of medical records for psych-legal cases.

06/2015-05/2016
Social Security Intakes and Assessments
Palm Springs, CA; Ventura, CA; Oxnard, CA.
Supervisor: Dr. Kara Cross Ph.D.
Psychological Assistant
• Conducted intake evaluations and diagnostic assessments on claimants presenting with a variety of psychological conditions including active psychosis, severe personality disorders, severe developmental delays, psychosis caused by medical illness including HIV, brain tumors, learning disabilities, disorders of an organic nature, and major mental illness other than psychosis.
• Conducted psychological testing on adults and children ages 6-17.
• Interpreted and wrote reports that were used to determine claimant’s eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits.

07/2013-06/2014
Spero Psychological Services
Torrance, CA
Supervisor: Lisa Weber Ph.D.
Practicum Student
• Co-facilitated group therapy with Federal sex offenders
• Conducted intake evaluations
• Administered risk assessments on
• Wrote progress notes and monthly reports for Federal Probation

08/2012 – 07/2013
SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES Inc.
Long Beach, CA
Supervisor: Daniel Oakley, Ph.D.
Practicum Student
• Administration of standardized tests as part of a neuropsychological evaluation.
• Interpreted and wrote neuropsychological assessment reports
• Wrote up progress notes and Department of Mental Health billing information
• Conducted evaluation for an adolescent who was 5150 and wrote up report to be reviewed by school district

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

01/2014 – 12/2015
Los Angeles Police Department Police Officer Preparation Program
Los Angeles, CA
Instructor and Course Creator
• Developed a semester long Resilience Training course for high school students.
• Taught concept of resilience and discussed how resilience is applicable to them as students and prospective police officers
• Taught CBT concepts and interventions as they apply to overcoming obstacles
• Evaluated students on a final group project


RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

09/2016 – Present
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles.
Dissertation Chair: Kristin Conover, Ph.D.
Doctoral Student
• Analyzing the communities perceptions of factors of undue influence and testamentary capacity in older adults signing a will.
• Dissertation Title: Community Perception of Undue Influence in Older Adults: Age and Personality’s Influence on Perceptions of Factors Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence

05/2017-07/2017
Insight Collective, Pasadena California
StudyTrax
Principal Investigator: Oren Boxer, Ph.D.
Research Assistant
• Entered pediatric neuropsychology test norms into database

09/2015 – 05/2016
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles.
Research Practicum Chair: Richard Mendoza, Ph.D.
Doctoral Student
• Analyzing attorney’s perceptions of factors of undue influence and testamentary capacity in older adults signing a will.
• Dissertation Title: Attorney’s Perception of Undue Influence: Do Years of Legal Experience Impact Perceptions on Age, Gender, Care-Taker, and Increase in Overall Undue Influence Cases
• Proposal Date: May 2016

PRESENTATIONS

Weintraub, A., (March, 2016) The 5-Minute Journal: Improving Your Happiness Level with a Simply Daily Entry. Oral presentation, Alliant International University Positive Psychology Club, Alhambra, California.

Weintraub, A., (April, 2015) Factors of High Functioning Autism that Contribute to Viewing Child Pornography. Oral presentation, 2nd Annual Family Child & Couples Conference in Southern California, Alhambra, California

Weintraub, A., (February, 2013) Asperger’s Disorder and Sex Offending. Oral presentation, South Bay Chapter of California Sex Offender Management Board, Torrance, California.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
03/2011 – 09/2011, 01/2014 – 12/2015
Los Angeles Police Department Police Officer Preparation Program
Los Angeles, CA
Instructor and Course Creator
• Tutored high school Juniors and Seniors enrolled in a police officer preparation program on essay writing and study skills
• Started women’s club for students. Scheduled speakers and organized discussion topics
• Collaborated with head teacher and Sergeant on planning curriculum

ORGANIZATIONS

Los Angeles California Psychology Association
2013-present

CERTIFICATIONS

California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB)
Certified October 2013 - Apprentice Practitioner

REFERENCES

Dr. Shelly Minor
Psychologist
Stockton, CA
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Dr. Ani Dillon
Neuropsychologist
Los Angeles, CA
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Dr. Lisa Weber
Forensic Psychologist
Torrance, CA
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