CURRICULUM VITAE
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Vanessa J. Honn, Ph.D.
Rainier Associates
5909 Orchard West
Tacoma, WA 98467
(253) 475-6021
(253) 474-1871
LICENSURE
Washington, #2973
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, The Ohio State University, 2002
M.A. Clinical Psychology, The Ohio State University, 1999
B.A. with distinction, Psychology, University of Virginia, 1993
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow, Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry, 2002-2004
Boston Consortium in Clinical Psychology (APA approved, member APPCN), VA Boston
Healthcare System/Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
International Neuropsychological Society
American Psychological Association
National Academy of Neuropsychology
Washington State Psychological Association
Pacific Northwest Neuropsychological Society
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Psychologist specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine,
Rainier Associates, Tacoma, WA, 2007 - present.
Clinical Psychologist specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine,
Western Washington Medical Group Department of Psychology, Everett, WA, 2005 - 2007
Clinical and Health Psychologist/Acting Chief, Behavioral Health Clinic, Department of
Psychology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 2004 - 2005
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow/Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry Boston Consortium
in Clinical Psychology (APA approved, member APPCN), VA Boston Healthcare System/Boston
University School of Medicine, 2002-2004
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Psychology Intern, Boston Consortium in Clinical Psychology (APA approved), 2001-2002
Neuropsychology Rotation, Boston VA Medical Center
Outpatient Psychology Rotation, Boston VA Outpatient Clinic
Medical Psychology Rotation, Boston VA Medical Center
Infectious Disease Clinic Rotation, Boston VA Medical Center
Psychometrist, Private Neuropsychology Practice, Columbus, OH, 2000-2001
Psychology Assistant, Private Practice, Columbus, OH, 1998-2000
TEACHING AND SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE
Supervision of neuropsychology technicians, Western Washington Medical Group Department
of Psychology, Everett, Washington, 2005 -2007
Supervision of assessment and psychotherapy by behavioral health practitioners and mental
health technicians, Behavioral Health Clinic, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma,
Washington, 2004-2005.
Weekly presentation of clinical cases to neuropsychology and speech pathology students at
Aphasia/Neurobehavioral Grand Rounds, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston,
Massachusetts, 2001-2004
Supervision and teaching of neuropsychology to clinical psychology practicum students, VA
Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, 2003-2004
Supervision and teaching of psychotherapy with medical and cognitively impaired patients to
clinical psychology interns, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, 2002-2004
Presentation and review of cases to graduate students, fellows, and professionals at
Neuropsychology Case Conference, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, 2002-2004
Supervision and training of research assistants and undergraduate research volunteers, The
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1996-2001
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Clinical and Health Psychologist/Acting Chief, Behavioral Health Clinic, Department of
Psychology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 2004-2005.
Automated behavioral health assessment of active duty military, Gregory Gahm, Ph.D.,
Principal Investigator
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow/Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry Boston Consortium
in Clinical Psychology (APA approved, member APPCN), VA Boston Healthcare System/Boston
University School of Medicine, 2002-2004
Neuropsychological performance of individuals with aphasia, Martin L. Albert, M.D.,
Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Neurocognitive consequences of participation in the Gulf War, Roberta F. White, Ph.D.,
ABPP-CN, Principal Investigator
Psychological predictors of health and mortality among individuals with End Stage Renal
Disease, DeAnna Mori, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
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Psychology Intern, VA Boston Healthcare System, 2001-2002
Neurocognitive consequences of participation in the Gulf War, Roberta F. White, Ph.D.,
ABPP-CN, Principal Investigator
Psychological characteristics of renal transplant candidates, DeAnna Mori, Ph.D.,
Principal Investigator
Graduate Research Associate, Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University, 19962001
Neuropsychological consequences of HIV infection, Robert A. Bornstein, Ph.D., ABPPCN, Principal Investigator
Graduate Fellow, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, 1995-1996
Effects of exercise on cognition and mood, Charles F. Emery, Ph.D., Principal
Investigator
Research Assistant, Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina, 1994-1995
Improving the bathing process for patients with dementia, Philip D. Sloane, M.D.,
Principal Investigator
Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, 1991-1993
Effects of glucose on human memory, Paul Gold, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
PUBLICATIONS
Dettmer, E., Honn, V., Cochran, M., Silberbogen, A., Mori, D. (2003). Healthy Thinking: A
Cognitive Behavioral Group-Based Intervention for Medical Patients in the VA Setting.
(Unpublished treatment manual).
Honn, V. J. & Bornstein, R. A. (2002). Social Support, Neuropsychological Performance, and
Depression in HIV Infection. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 8,
436-447.
Emery, C. F., Honn, V. J., Frid, D. J., Lebowitz, K. R., & Diaz, P. T. (2001). Acute effects of
exercise on cognition in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. American
Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 164, 1624-1627.
Lojek, E., Bornstein, R., Donovan, M., Hughes, L., Honn, V., & Lane, E. (2001). Studia
przypadku trzech osob zainfekowanych wirusem HIV [Case studies of three subjects
with HIV infection]. In A. Herzyk & B. Daniluk (Eds.), Jakosciowy opis w psychologii i
neuropsychologii klinicznej [Qualitative description in clinical psychology and neurology].
Wydawnictwo UMCS: Lublin, Poland.
Honn, V. J., Para, M. F., Whitacre, C. C., & Bornstein, R. A. (1999). Effect of Exercise on
Neuropsychological Performance in Asymptomatic HIV Infection. AIDS and Behavior, 3,
67-74.
Manning, C. A., Honn, V. J., Stone, W. S., Jane, J. S., & Gold, P. E. (1998). Glucose effects
on cognition in adults with Down’s Syndrome. Neuropsychology, 12, 479-484.
Alzheimer’s Association (Producer), Sloane, P. D., Barrick, A. L., & Honn, V. (Writer/Directors).
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(1996). Solving bathing problems in persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related
dementias [Video].
Sloane, P. D., Honn, V. J., Dwyer, S. A. R., Wieselquist, J., Cain, C., & Myers, S. (1995).
Bathing the Alzheimer’s patient in long term care: Results and recommendations from
three studies. The American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 10 (4), 3-11.
PRESENTATIONS
Honn, V. J. & White R. F. (2005, February). Neuropsychological Profiles of Individuals with
Aphasia. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International
Neuropsychological Society, St. Louis, MO.
Krengel, M. H., Honn, V., Winzer, J., White R. F., & Elias, S. (2005, February). Changes in
Cognition and Mood Status Post DBS Surgery for Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society,
St. Louis, MO.
Winzer, J., Honn, V., Fortier, C., Krengel, M., & White, R. (2004, November). The Impact of
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery on Neuropsychological Performance in Parkinson’s
Disease. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Academy of
Neuropsychology, Seattle, WA.
Honn, V. J., Silberbogen, A. K., Lin, L., & Mori, D. L. (2004, November). Cognitive Behavioral
Psychotherapy for Veterans with Co-Morbid Depression and Medical Illness. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior
Therapy, New Orleans, LA.
Honn, V. & Bornstein, R. A. (2004, February). Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)
May Improve Neuropsychological Performance in Individuals with HIV Infection. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society,
Baltimore, MD.
Wolf, E., Honn, V., & Mori, D. (2003, April). Behavioral disengagement as a predictor of
mortality in individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT.
Sullivan, K., Krengel, M., Honn, V., Proctor, S. P., White, R. F. (2003, February).
Neuropsychological functioning in Gulf War Veterans potentially exposed to chemical
weapons at Khamisiyah, Iraq. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
International Neuropsychological Society, Honolulu, HI.
Sullivan, K., Krengel, M., Honn, V., Proctor, S. P., White, R. F. (2002, October).
Neuropsychological test performance in Gulf War era veterans: Does referral source
matter? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Academy of
Neuropsychology, Miami, FL.
Krengel, M., Sullivan, K., White, R. F., Honn, V., Proctor, S. P. (2002, October). Self-reported
health symptoms of Gulf War era veterans: How have they changed? Poster presented
at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami, FL.
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Wolf, E., Honn, V., & Mori, D. (2002, April). The impact of psychological factors on survival to
transplant in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.
Honn, V. & Bornstein, R. (2001, February). Performance of HIV infected individuals on the
Wechsler Memory Scale – III. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
International Neuropsychological Society, Chicago, IL.
Honn, V. & Bornstein, R. (2000, February). Modeling the contribution of neuropsychological
performance to depression in HIV-positive men. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Denver, CO.
Honn, V. J. (1999, April). Relieve your stress. Workshop presented at the regional meeting of
the Golden Key National Honor Society, Columbus, OH.
Honn, V. J. & Bornstein, R. A. (1998, August). Cognitive function, social support, and
depression in HIV patients. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American
Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Emery, C. F., Honn, V. (presenting author), Becker, N. L., & Frid, D. J. (1996, November).
Acute effects of exercise on mood and cognitive function of older adults. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington,
DC.
Bornstein, R. A., Nasrallah, H. A., & Honn, V. (1996, March). Exercise history and cognitive
function in HIV infection. Poster presented at the Neuroscience of HIV Infection
conference, Paris, France.