Miranda G.P. Shaw, Psy.D.
Colorado License #3845
4863 N. Nevada Ave., Ste. 321
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-255-8012
Mshaw3@uccs.edu
EDUCATION
2006-2011
University of Denver GSPP
Denver, CO
 Doctoral Paper: Strategies for families and practitioners working with children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder
 Psy.D. November 2011
2001-2005
National University
 M.A. Counseling Psychology, with distinction
 B.A., Psychology, Minor, Criminal Justice
 Thesis: Separation and the Military Wife
La Jolla, CA
AWARDS/HONORS
 Graduated from the Master’s Program With Distinction
 Featured artist in Contemporary Art 1999
 Nominated for JCCS Teacher’s Aide of the Year
PRACTICA AND COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
2012-current UCCS HealthCircle Aging Center
Caregiver Program Coordinator
Staff Psychologist
 Provides
clinical services to older adults including individual
psychotherapy and numerous groups including psychoeducational training
to caregivers, support groups for older adults, DBT skills groups, and
Wellness groups
 Provides consultation to clients, families, and professionals concerning
caregiving and the impact of the aging process on individuals
 Coordinates Community Outreach, including presentations, developing
services, and writing proposals to create more services for community
members
 Manages administrative tasks, including running the caregiver program,
coordinating with grant writers to ensure that grant requirements are being
met, tracking completion of student requirements, and communicating
clinical policies and procedures
 Participates on a clinical team, including active involvement in staff
meetings, weekly team meetings, and biweekly supervision of supervision
meetings
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Provides clinical training to graduate geropsychology students and weekly
individual supervision to three PhD level students
Supervises and administers memory screens and brief psychological
assessments
2010-2012
CU Aging Center
Intern/ Post-Doctoral Fellow
 Was a member of the Caregiver, Neuropsychological Assessment, and
Integrated Care teams
 Managed large case load, including case management, therapeutic contracts,
case conceptualization, and coordination between agencies
 Worked on rewriting Caregiver Group Curriculum
2006-2009
Professional Psychology Center
Denver, CO
Student Therapist
 Treated both child and adult clients with symptoms varying from complex trauma
to anxiety/depression
 Worked with clients of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds at different
developmental life stages
 Conducted both short- and long-term psychotherapy from a variety of theoretical
models including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and integrated models
2009-2010
College Living Experience
Denver, CO
Mentor
 Held a case load of college students with learning disabilities and helped them
adjust to college life
 Provided individual and group psychotherapy
 Helped students learn appropriate social skills and how to handle the emotional
issues typical of this developmental stage
2009-2010
Animal Assisted Counseling of Colorado
Denver, CO
DU Practicum Student
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Completed intakes to determine whether client was an appropriate candidate for
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)
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Provided individual and family animal assisted psychotherapy with children as
young as 2 years old and their families on issues such as reunification of the
family, PTSD, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Anxiety Disorder
 Co-wrote a grant for $3,500 from the Animal Assistance Foundation to fund
Animal Assisted Group Therapy at Denver Children’s Home
2008
Rape Awareness and Assistance Program
Denver, CO
Student Therapist
 Provided individual psychotherapy to adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,
Acute Trauma, and other concurrent issues with sexual assault
 Gave trainings to staff and volunteers on a monthly to bimonthly basis
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 Facilitated a support group for Sexual Assault Survivors
 Used Briere’s and Herman’s models for working with trauma
 Measured client progress utilizing the Trauma Symptom Inventory
 Completed trainings in Substance Abuse, Mandated Reporting, Self-Harming
Behaviors, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Rape Trauma Syndrome, The Trauma
Symptom Inventory, Legal Issues in Trauma Work, Multiculturalism, Red Flag
Coping Behaviors (Sexually acting out and eating disorders), Suicide Assessment,
and Vicarious Trauma
2007-2008
Mental Health Center of Denver
Denver, CO
West Denver Child and Family Center Extern
 Provided individual psychotherapy to children using play therapy techniques to
process through complex and acute trauma
 Completed detailed intakes with children with diverse symptomology
 Networked with Denver Department of Human Services and local agencies to
provide the highest standard of care
 Completed trainings on HIPAA, Vicarious Trauma, and Animal Assisted Therapy
 Volunteered with the Animal Assisted Therapy Program as part of a Health
Psychology Learning Seminar
2006-2007
Catholic Charities School-Based Program
Denver, CO
School Counselor
 Conducted individual and group play therapy with children ages 5-12 to process
through difficult emotions, trauma, and loss
 Networked between teachers, principal, and parents to form an individualized
treatment plan for each child
 Led psychotherapy groups on body image, friendship, divorce, and rumors
2005-2007
Shiloh House, Inc.
Denver, CO
Treatment Counselor
 Provided individual and group psychotherapy for children who demonstrated
sexually acting out behaviors, including sex offenses
 Monitored for potentially dangerous behaviors and anticipated potential problems
 Created a nurturing environment for children impacted by abuse, neglect, and
trauma
 Kept detailed records on the children’s behavior, progress, and other legally
reportable issues
 Worked with a treatment team to help children reintegrate with their families
 Set up an Anger Management program that used crochet as a tool to control mood
and actions
 Implemented a behavior modification program to lower the potential for poor
impulse control during the morning routine
2004-2005
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
Practicum Psychology Trainee
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San Diego, CA
 Co-facilitated group psychotherapy with a resident psychiatrist for adult clients
 Provided individual psychotherapy to clients on a short- and longer-term basis
 Used the 12 steps as a teaching method
 Worked with substance abusers, some of whom were parolees, probationers, or sex
offenders
 Provided efficient case management skills including intra-agency communication
and collaboration, keeping file work up to date and completing psychosocial
histories
 Created an in-depth presentation on local graffiti and gangs
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2004-2005
Cajon Valley Union School District
El Cajon, CA
Special Education Classroom Assistant
 Worked with parents and their special needs children in a group format
 Developed and conducted Speech and Language groups with 2-5-year-olds
 Ran pre-academic and speech-geared activities
 Managed classroom and work with children in developing social and language
skills
 Worked with children with autism, developmental delays, speech delays, and
severe disabilities
2002-2003
Juvenile Court and Community Schools
San Diego, CA
Special Education Teacher’s Aide
 Provided minor behavioral counseling with juvenile offenders in an educational
setting, including sessions dealing with anger management and drug abuse issues.
 Kept grade books, paperwork, and attendance in order
 Organized and funded a mural project with a visiting artist
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/ADVANCED TRAINING
 Animals and Human Health Certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy Activities and
Learning
o 70 Contact Hours
o 35 CEUs
o Completed October 2008
o Conducted an evaluation of a program and prepared to institute an AnimalAssisted Therapy Program in the Professional Psychology Center
 Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control Certified Trainer
o April 2009
o 30 Contact Hours
 EMDR I and II
o 40 Contact Hours
o 40 CEUs
o 4 Hours Supervision
 Licensed Substitute Teacher- New Mexico 2000
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PUBLICATIONS
King, C., & Shaw, M. (2008). A healing paw: Uncovering the therapeutic qualities
of the human-animal bond. Rocky Mountain Dog, 9, 10-12.
VOLUNTEER WORK
2013- 2015 Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region
 Served as Member at Large and Membership Chair
2008-2010 Rape Awareness and Assistance Program
 Volunteer since March 2008
 Completed 40 Hours of training in: Human Trafficking, Vicarious Trauma,
Victims’ Compensation, Legal Issues, Mandatory Reporting, Cultural
Competence, Child Abuse, Eating Disorders, Rape Trauma Syndrome,
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, Suicidal and
Homicidal Ideation, and Risk Management
2008
Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County
 Gave lectures on spotting abused children and abuse reporting
 Worked with Education Coordinator and Program Director to help develop new
ways of supporting students in the after school program
 Helped staff learn new ways of aiding children with unique behavioral
characteristics such as psychosis, ADHD, and depression
 Taught assessment of suicidality in children to staff as well as informing them of
potential warning signs of self-harm
2002-2005
Support Group Leader U.S.S. Benfold and U.S.S. Higgins
 Counseled wives while husbands deployed in war zone and disaster areas
 Aided in preparing families for reunification following deployment
 Arranged activities that foster cohesion in the unit’s families
1998-2000
Sunday School Teacher
 Grace Christian Fellowship Church
1997-1998
REACH Work Camp
 Repaired homes for the less fortunate, including roofing and spiritual counseling
1998
Easter Seals Camp
 Worked individually with a girl with Cystic Fibrosis, focusing on creating healthy
levels of self-esteem and increased independent functioning
1997-1998
Batavia Public Library
 Helped run the Summer Reading Program and assisted in organizing special
activities encouraging literacy in youth
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INTEREST/TALENTS
 Professional Photographer
 Skilled with computers and technology, including spreadsheets, Word documents,
Adobe Photoshop, and Print Shop
 Can provide minor IT support including connecting computers to network drives,
troubleshooting problems, and facilitating connectivity between laptops and
presentation systems
REFERENCES
 Available Upon Request
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