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NICOLE D. COOPER LOPEZ, PSY.D.
Licensed Psychologist (Lic # 4353)
109 W. 2nd St.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Phone: 520-369-2511
Fax: 520-413-1250
dr.cooperlopez@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
2007 – 2011 Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA (APA accredited)
2005 - 2007
Master of Arts in Psychology
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
2001 – 2005 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Magna Cum Laude
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2012-Present President and Founder
Cooper Lopez and Associates PLLC, Casa Grande, AZ
Responsibilities: Own and operate a private practice dedicated to serving the
psychological needs of central Arizona. Cooper Lopez and Associates PLLC
offers services including neuropsychological, psychoeducational and
psychological assessment, forensic evaluation, competency restoration treatment,
and individual and family psychotherapy treatment.
2012-Present Assessment Consultant
Prepare to Change, Tustin, CA
Responsibilities: Analyze, interpret and report assessment results for pre- and
post-employment evaluations, executive assessments and neuropsychological
evaluations. Engage in leadership development in healthcare and corporate
organizational settings.
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2012-2013
Director of Marketing
Connolly Counseling and Assessment, Pasadena, CA
Responsibilities: Conduct market research and implement marketing initiatives to
increase recognition and business generation for Connolly Counseling and
Assessment. Engage in organizational assessment and leadership development
with staff.
2012-2013
Postdoctoral Resident (Psychological Assistant)
Connolly Counseling and Assessment, Pasadena, CA
Setting: Private Practice
Responsibilities:
Conducted
psychological,
neuropsychological
and
psychoeducational assessments for patients including children and adolescents.
Conducted clinical intakes, school observations, psychological testing and
feedback sessions. Attended IEP meetings and consulted with special education
attorneys and other professionals. Obtained training on measures including the
ADOS-II, NEPSY, IVA, and DKEFS.
Supervisor: Timothy Gunn, Psy.D.
2011-2012
Postdoctoral Resident (Psychological Assistant)
Jacqueline Borthwick, Psy.D., Newport Beach, CA
Setting: Private Practice
Responsibilities: Performed neuropsychological and psychoeducational
assessments for patients ranging from age four to adults. Conducted clinical
intakes, school observations, psychological testing and feedback sessions.
Presented at IEP meetings and consulted with student advocates and educators.
Attended various seminars on topics such as Autism, ADHD, executive
functioning and trends in neuropsychology.
Supervisor: Jacqueline Borthwick, Psy.D.
2010 - 2011
Predoctoral Intern
Atascadero State Hospital, Atascadero, CA (APA Accredited)
Setting: Inpatient Forensic Hospital
Responsibilities: Conducted psychological and forensic assessments, including
diagnostic clarification, psychological intakes, malingering, Mentally Disordered
Offender evaluations, Incompetency to Stand Trial evaluations, and Not Guilty by
Reason of Insanity evaluations. Conducted individual and group therapy.
Completed tutorials in malingering, psychotropic medication and behavior plans.
Attended forensic, ethics, diversity, and professional issues seminars. Received
training on PCL-R, HCR-20, MMPI2-RF, and ILK. Presented research in
colloquium setting for the departments of psychiatry and psychology.
Internship Director: Emily Rosten, Ph.D.
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2009 - 2010
Psychology Extern
Patton State Hospital, Patton, CA
Setting: Inpatient Forensic Hospital
Responsibilities: Performed psychodiagnostic interviews, clinical intakes,
neuropsychological screening assessments and completed written reports.
Provided group psychotherapy. Participated as a member of a multidisciplinary
treatment team. (20 hours/week)
Supervisor: Annette Ermshar, Ph.D., ABPP
2008 - 2009
Psychology Extern
California Family Counseling Center, Encino, CA
Setting: Outpatient Community Mental Health Center
Responsibilities: Conducted psychodiagnostic assessments with multi-ethnic
children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of disabilities in the areas of
cognitive, achievement, and emotional functioning of screening assessments and
provided written reports. Completed intakes, school observations, and
multidisciplinary consultations. (20 hours/week)
Supervisor: Robert Kretz, Psy.D.
2007 - 2008
Psychology Extern
Santa Anita Family Service, Monrovia, CA
Setting: Outpatient Community Mental Health Center
Responsibilities: Provided individual, group, couples, and family therapy with
multi-ethnic children, adolescents, and adults. Co-facilitated groups for courtreferred domestic violence male perpetrators and individuals in substance abuse
recovery. (15 hours/week)
Supervisor: Valerie Russell, Ph.D.
2006 - 2007
Psychology Extern
Child and Family Development Center, Azusa, CA
Setting: Outpatient Community Mental Health Clinic
Responsibilities: Provided individual therapy with multi-ethnic children,
adolescents, and adults. (5 hours/week)
Supervisor: Sheryn Scott, Ph.D.
2006 - 2007
Psychology Extern
Azusa Unified School District, Azusa, CA
Setting: Elementary School
Responsibilities: Provided individual therapy and psychoeducational interventions
to elementary school children. (10 hours/week)
Supervisor: Sheryn Scott, Ph.D.
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ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2008 - 2009
Supervisor-In-Training
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Supervised first year doctoral students in their initial clinical practicum
experience. Attended weekly supervisor training and supervision. (3 hours/week)
2005 – 2006 Mental Health Technician
Remuda Ranch, Chandler, AZ
Provided supportive interaction with women and children in an eating disorders
inpatient treatment center. Attended 80 hours of eating disorder training.
2004 – 2005 Undergraduate Intern
Venture Day Treatment, San Diego, CA
Provided group therapy for adolescent clients in a day treatment mental
health/educational program for emotionally disturbed youth.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2007 - 2010
Doctoral Dissertation
“The Effects of Marriage on the Identity Consolidation of Emerging Adult
Females”
Investigated the relationship between identity consolidation and narrative identity
development in married and single, never married emerging adult women.
Chair: Sheryn Scott, Ph.D.
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POSTERS / PRESENTATIONS
Cooper, N., Scott, S., Reimer, K., & Eaton, H. (August 2011). The Effect of Marriage on
Identity Consolidation of Emerging Adult Females. Poster presented at American
Psychological Association Conference, Washington D.C.
Cooper, N., Crocker, N., Erselius, K., Lerma, A., Irwin-Chase, H., Johnson, J., & Wu, J.
(March 2005). The Development of a Brief Course Satisfaction Measure. Poster
presented at Western Psychological Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ.