Saurabh Gupta, Ph.D.
4153 First Ave., Ste. #3
San Diego, CA 92103
619-537-9345
Email: guptapsychology@gmail.com
Education
Arizona State University
Dept. of Counseling Psychology
Division of Psychology
in Education
P.O. Box 870611
Tempe, Arizona 85287-0611
Counseling Psychology
Arizona State University
Division of Psychology
in Education
Tempe, Arizona 85287-0611
Counselor Education
Loyola University Chicago
6525 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626
Psychology
Ph.D., 2008
Dissertation: Structural Analysis and
Cross-Racial/Cultural Validity of Holland’s
Theory of Vocational Interests as measured
by the UNIACT-R
M.C., 2003
Masters Thesis: Dharma and Interest-Choice Congruence
Among Asian Indian College Students
B.S., 1999
WORK EXPERIENCE
Independent Practitioner
Gupta Psychology & Assessment
4153 First Ave., Ste. #3
San Diego, CA 92103
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June 2011 - Present
Provide neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic services
Evaluate presence and severity of cognitive impairments and functional impact on
everyday living
Consult with other professionals regarding differential diagnosis
Provide psychotherapy and supportive counseling services to individuals, couples,
adolescents and families with a broad array of presenting issues
Provide wide array of assessments for governmental institutions
Trained in several assessment approaches including vocational interest, IQ, and academic
achievement
Specialize in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions such as Autism
Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia, ADHD, HIV-associated cognitive impairment,
Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, other dementias and other neurobehavioral
symdromes
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Assistant Project Scientist
HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center &
Translational Methamphetamine Research Center
220 Dickinson St., 3rd Floor
San Diego, CA 92103
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Oversee the management of data collection and analysis of data in three active NIHfunded studies of behavioral genetics, HIV and Methamphetamine Dependence, and
functional impact of HIV infection
Write grants to different institutional centers of the National Institutes of Health to fund
projects associated with Methamphetamine and NeuroAIDS research
Conduct clinical investigations of the effect of genetic variation in dopamine system
genes on high-risk behavior and risk for cognitive impairment in HIV
Analyze and report on ante-mortem data of the effect of genetic variation in
methamphetamine metabolism genes from a post-mortem sample
Travel internationally to developing nations to train investigators in affiliated universities
in neuropsychological test administration, data collection and research methods
Analyze and report on data of the functional impact of HIV infection in Spanish speakers
Collaborate with HNRC-TMARC investigators on a variety of research projects
Present research findings to HNRC-TMARC investigators and graduate students
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center
220 Dickinson St., 3rd Floor
San Diego, CA 92103
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July 2008-July 2010
Oversee the management of data collection and analysis of data being collected in a
project studying neurobehavioral effects of HIV and host genetics in China
Conduct studies on neurocognitive impact of HIV in a developing country within two
widely different contexts: rural and urban
Also study associations between neurocognitive, neuromedical, psychiatry, laboratory
and demographic data
Present findings at national and international conferences
Participate in peer education through article review and in-house research presentations
Collaborate with neurologists, neuroradiologists, psychiatrists, infectious disease
specialists, and neurobiologists
School Counselor
St. Paul’s Preparatory Academy
P.O. Box 32650
Phoenix, AZ 85064
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August 2010 - Present
April 2006-May 2007
Provided individual, group and family counseling to high school students attending
therapeutic college preparatory boarding school. Students typically had clinically relevant
personal histories, such as substance abuse diagnoses, Major Depression, Anxiety disorders,
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar I and Oppositional Defiant Disorder and
occasionally criminal involvement.
Performed case management functions such as coordinating care with psychiatric nurse
practitioner, teachers, prior therapists, parents, educational consultants and other school
personnel.
Conducted therapeutic and psychoeducational groups centered on specific topics such as
adoption, interpersonal communication/relationships and goal setting.
Participated in daily staffings to discuss status of individual students’ progress
Senior Research Assistant
Barrow Neurological Institute
St. Joseph’s Hospital – CHW
350 W. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Supervisor: George Prigatano, Ph.D.
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April 2003 – April 2006
Identified research participants from hospital’s trauma registry. Reviewed medical records
and specifically radiology reports to identify potential subjects for study. Project goals were
to examine the social, educational outcomes and neuropsychological sequelae of pediatric
traumatic brain injury.
Recruited participants for study and also administered research protocol assessment batteries.
Entered data, modified large database as needed and conducted all analyses to answer
research questions.
Administered research protocols to over 200 children in schools serving predominantly
Mexican-American communities. Children were tested as part of a standardization study to
develop norms for a new screening test developed for the acute and post-acute phases of
recovery from TBI.
Three co-authored publications are associated with this project thus far.
Summer Research Intern
ACT, Inc.
June 2005 500 ACT Drive
August 2005
P.O. Box 168
Iowa City, Iowa 52243-0168
 Was selected from a national pool of applicants for summer research internship at ACT, Inc.
Used structural analytic techniques to investigate the cross-cultural validity of the theory
upon which ACT’s interest inventory is based. Specifically, tested model-data fit for various
self-identified racial/ethnic groups.
Research Associate
Relevance of Culture in Evaluation Institute (NSF funded)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287
Supervisor: Stafford Hood, Ph.D.
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August 2000 –
May 2005
Recruited local school districts classified as under-performing for involvement in the School
improvement plans. Worked with teachers nominated by their districts to conduct culturally
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responsive program evaluations with the aim of developing school improvement plans.
Students served in these districts were primarily poor students of color.
Worked with educational consultants in the development of a curriculum for a new
professional institute chartered with training culturally responsive program evaluators.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Youth Service Project
3942 W. North Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60647
Supervisor Erick Guerrero, M.A.
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June 1999 – July 2000
Delivered addiction counseling services in a community mental health agency. Clients were
primarily African American and Latino inner-city adolescents mandated for treatment by
juvenile courts for non-violent drug offenses. Vast majority of clients had history of
membership in street gangs. All were under some form of state supervision (probation or
parole).
Conducted assessments, and individual, group and family counseling. Also provided
psychoeducational interventions for relapse prevention. Assisted clients in resume’ writing
and vocational placement. Coordinated treatment and monitoring with probation/parole
officers and advocated for clients in court, where appropriate. Also made referrals to
inpatient treatment when necessary.
Responsibilities also included early intervention in the form of mentorship with
preadolescents who committed minor offenses.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCES
Supervisor-in-Training
Counselor Training Center
Payne Hall, 401
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona 85287
Supervisor: Judith Homer, Ph.D. (Licensed Psychologist)
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August 2005 – December 2005
Served as a primary supervisor to master of counseling practicum student enrolled in first
practicum course. Provided one hour of one-to-one supervision each week focusing on the
development of counseling and psychodiagnostic skills, case conceptualization, intervention
and application of theory. Conducted four hours of direct live observation of trainee each
week, behind one-way mirror.
Received one hour of one-to-one “supervision of supervision” each week with licensed
psychologist on staff and participated in a yearlong didactic supervision doctoral course that
included three hours of group supervision/seminar each week with other doctoral student
supervisors.
Group Supervisor – Masters of Counseling Internship Course
Division of Psychology in Education
CED 684 Internship in Community Counseling Course
Payne Hall, 446
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January 2005 May 2005
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona 85287
Supervisor: Sandra Dannenbaum, Ph.D.
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Provided group supervision to masters of counseling students who were on internship
placements. Provided guidance in case conceptualization, treatment planning and
intervention, and counselor development, with an emphasis on adherence to ethical principles
of practice.
PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (APA-Accredited)
Pacific Islands Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
June 2007 – June 2008
459 Patterson Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
Supervisors: Tanya J. Schwartz, Ph.D., ABPP-CN (Neuropsychology Rotation)
Joanne Magee, Ph.D. (Mental Health Clinic Rotation)
Katy Lysell, Ph.D. (Psychotherapy Rotation)
Patrick Armistead-Jehle, Ph.D. (Clinical Assessment/Psychodiagnosis Rotation)
Steven Miyake, Ph.D. (Traditional and Alternative Therapy Rotation)
Neuropsychology Rotation (June ’07-December ’07, 20hrs/week):
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Independently conducted clinical interviews of patients under supervision
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Administered a wide variety of neuropsychological assessment instruments to a broad group
of veterans with a variety of presenting complaints
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Independently wrote neuropsychological assessment reports integrating interview data,
collateral information, medical record data, personality and cognitive test results and
behavioral observations.
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Participated in giving patients and their families appropriate and therapeutic feedback of test
results
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Attend didactics and conferences devoted to neuropsychological research and practice
Mental Health Clinic Rotation (June ’07-December ’07, 20hrs/week):
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Provided individual and couples psychotherapy to both male and female veterans and their
spouses
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Psychotherapy patients range in age throughout the adult lifespan
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Patients present with a broad scope of presenting symptoms/concerns
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Received intensive training in prolonged exposure-based therapy for PTSD
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Facilitated a psychoeducational weight management group for vets with a focus on losing
weight and making sustainable lifestyle changes and healthier choices
Psychotherapy Rotation (January ’08 – June ‘08, 10 hrs/week):
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Previously unavailable rotation I requested to be able to continue treatment with subset of
patients from Mental Health Clinic Rotation who needed longer-term psychotherapy
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Patients’ diagnoses included chronic, severe depression; personality disorder; panic disorder;
weight management patient; and patient with adjustment disorder due to stage of life change
Clinical Assessment/Psychodiagnosis Rotation (January ’08 – June ‘08, 10 hrs/week):
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Previously unavailable rotation I requested to both fill a need in the clinic and also to gain
further training in objective measures such as MMPI-2, PAI, MCMI-III, 16PF, etc.
Assisted psychiatric residents and other clinic teams in differential diagnosis and evaluation
of patients with suspected Axis II disorders
Wrote comprehensive psychological reports
Made recommendations vis-à-vis treatment considerations & prognosis specific to patients’
diagnostic labels and individual differences
Refered patients directly to other clinics and/or programs to meet other treatment needs
Traditional and Alternative Therapy Rotation (January ’08 – June ‘08, 20 hrs/week):
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Treated patients using biofeedback, complemented with CBT
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Patient groups referred for treatment included pain management; panic disorder, with and
without agoraphobia; PTSD and other anxiety disorders; and stress management
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Co-facilitated “Health and Spirituality” group with station Chaplain and supervisor
SUPERVISED PRACTICA EXPERIENCES
Neuropsychology Practicum Student (Doctoral field practicum)
Baker Neuropsychology
301 E. Bethany Home Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Supervisor: Jason J. Baker, Ph.D.
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Participated in clinical/diagnostic interviews of patients.
Administered broad range of traditional and contemporary neuropsychological assessment
devices to patients representing all age groups, from young children to the elderly.
Recorded behavioral observations.
Provided consultation to supervisor in report writing.
Wrote neuropsychological reports integrating neuropsychological and personality test
findings and behavioral observations.
Individual therapy
Participated in feedback sessions.
Psychology Intern (Doctoral field practicum)
Desert Vista Hospital
750 W. Brown
Mesa, AZ 85257
Supervisor: Bradley White, Ph.D.
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January 2006 – August 2006
August 2004 May 2005
Co-facilitated daily psychotherapy groups for psychiatric inpatients with serious mental
illnesses. Patients suffered from various psychotic disorders, major mood disorders, bipolar
disorder I and II, personality disorders, indigence, homelessness and substance abuse.
Interventions and treatment were modeled after Irvin Yalom’s in-patient group
psychotherapy model.
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Co-facilitated psychoeducational groups with seriously mentally ill patients. Groups were
designed to teach life skills, medication compliance, coping with mental illness and other
interventions targeted toward this population.
Acted as participant-observer in clinical interviews and personality, intellectual and limited
neuropsychological testing. As tenure progressed, was given opportunity to take the lead in
assessments while supervisor oversaw process. Emphasis in supervision was on proper
psychodiagnosis and how it affects treatment planning and interventions. Environment was
highly interdisciplinary.
Was also given some opportunity for brief individual therapy, when clinically indicated.
Witnessed legal proceedings associated with treatment of SMI populations. Facility
contained a mental health court, where patients were petitioned for court ordered treatment
by family members, the police and healthcare providers. Patients were declared a danger to
self (DTS), danger to others (DTO), gravely disabled (GD), persistently and acutely disabled
(PAD), or a combination of some or all of these
Psychometrician (Doctoral Fieldwork)
Beljan Psychological Services
435 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Supervisor: Paul Beljan, Psy.D.
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July 2003 –
January 2004
Administered full neuropsychological battery to children ages 5-17. Teachers, school
personnel, and physicians were primary referral sources.
Children were referred for the assessment of various developmental disorders, ADD, ADHD,
Traumatic Brain Injury, prenatal drug/alcohol exposure, and also giftedness.
Wrote integrated reports based on test data and clinical observations. Also co-facilitated
clinical interviews and feedback session with parents.
Provided consultations with schools and concerned teachers regarding teaching strategies and
management of classroom behavior, sometimes within the context of an IEP (Individualized
Education Plan).
Doctoral Practicum
Counselor Training Center
August 2002 Payne Hall, 401
May 2003
Arizona State University
Box 871012
Tempe, Arizona 85287
Supervisor: Judith Homer, Ph.D. (Licensed Psychologist)
 Responsible for initial intake assessments and provision of individual and family counseling
to clients from the Arizona State University and the Phoenix metropolitan area.
 Department clinic setting with videotaped counseling rooms and one-way mirror for
supervision.
 Addressed client problems including mood disorders, panic attacks, PTSD, family dynamics,
couple relational problems, anger management, Substance abuse and career concerns.
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Counselor (Masters Internship)
Prehab of Arizona
May 2002 Dorothy B. Mitchell Counseling Center
August 2002
1655 E. University Dr. #100
Mesa, AZ 85302
Supervisors: William Jenkins, Ph.D./ Tony Floda, Psy.D.
 Worked with children and families and provided individual and family therapy. Also
conducted some intake assessments and psychoeducational groups to help parents develop
more effective parenting skills.
 Clientele were primarily families living below poverty line and receiving services through
state subsidized mental health program. Some clients were adolescent wards of the state of
Arizona, residing in group homes or residential treatment centers.
 Children ranged in age from 7 to 17 years.
Oncology Counselor (Masters Internship)
Desert Samaritan Medical Center
January 2002 1400 S. Dobson Rd.
May 2002
Mesa, AZ 85202
Supervisor: Bill Jenkins, M.C.
 Provided counseling services to patients receiving treatment for cancer. Also provided
counseling for family members and friends of patients as needed. Also facilitated family
therapy sessions to help families to cope with sudden changes in the health status of a family
member.
 Co-facilitated support group for cancer patients and family members. Group members also
included widows of former patients.
 When requested by family, also provided counseling and support services in hospice setting
and later, bereavement counseling.
Masters Practicum
Counselor Training Center
August 2001 Payne Hall, 401
December 2001
Arizona State University
Box 871012
Tempe, Arizona 85287
Supervisor: Theresa Gates, Ph.D.
Cumulative Hours: 42 direct service hours, 16 supervision hours
 Responsible for initial intake assessments and provision of individual and family counseling
to clients from the Arizona State University and the Phoenix metropolitan area.
 Department clinic setting with videotaped counseling rooms and one-way mirror for
supervision.
 Client concerns included couple relational problem, eating disorder, career concerns,
alcoholism, depression, low self-esteem, and social skills training.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Psychiatry Seminar Series: Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment
University of California San Diego
School of Medicine
PSY 6101: Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior – Instructor
California School of Professional Psychology
Alliant International University
CED 545: Analysis of the Individual – Co-Instructor
Arizona State University
Department Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education
Summer, 2011
1/2010 – 5/2010
8/2006 – 12/2006
PSY 290: Research Methods Laboratory - Instructor
Arizona State University
Department of Psychology
1/2006 – 5/2006
CED 111: Explorations in Education - Instructor
Arizona State University
College of Education
8/2005 – 12/2005
UNI 100: Introduction to the University - Instructor
Arizona State University
Dept. of Undergraduate Academic Service
8/2003 – 12/2003
DISTINCTIONS
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Was awarded Arizona State University research grant to fund master’s thesis research.
University-wide competition for just 25 grants (2002).
Awarded two scholarships from the Barrow Neurological Institute and St. Joseph’s
Hospital in Phoenix for outstanding research work on Children’s TBI study and outreach
efforts to educate Hispanic community about automobile child-seats and TBI (2003,
spring and fall).
Selected from among a national pool of applicants to participate in a summer research
internship at ACT, Inc. (2005)
Nominated for, and awarded “Graduate Student Research Award” to attend American
Educational Research Association’s Spring 2006 conference and participate in
symposium where I presented portion of my dissertation results.
Selected by ASU’s College of Education to receive “Excellence in Research Award.”
Competition held by the college to evaluate the best defended dissertation of that
academic year. Evaluation based on originality, methodology and potential impact on the
field.
Nominated by dissertation chair for APA Division 17 Barbara Kirk Student research
award.
Recipient of the 2008 AERA: Division E Outstanding Dissertation Award in Counseling.
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Recipient of the 2008 Society for Vocational Psychology Outstanding Dissertation
Award
Recipient of 2009 APA Division 40’s (Division of Clinical Neuropsychology) Blue
Ribbon Award for Excellence in Scientific Presentation
Named a 2011 Fellow in the Interdisciplinary Fellowship in NeuroAIDS training
program.
PUBLISHED PAPERS (in order from most recent)
Gupta, S., Bousman, C. A., Chana, G., Cherner, M., Heaton, R. K., Deutsch, R., Ellis, R. J.,
Grant, I., & Everall, I. P. (2011). Dopamine receptor D3 genetic polymorphism (rs6280TC)
is associated with rates of cognitive impairment in methamphetamine-dependent men with
HIV: preliminary findings. Journal of NeuroVirology, 17, 239-247.
Atkinson, J. H., Jin, H., Shi, C., Xin, Y., Duarte, N. A., Casey, C. Y., Franklin, D. R., Vigil, O.,
Cysique, L., Wolfson, T., Riggs, P. K., Gupta, S., Letendre, S., Marcotte, T. D., Grant, I.,
Wu, Z., Heaton, R. K., & HNRC group. (2011). Psychiatric context of human
immunodeficiency virus infection among former plasma donors in rural China. Journal of
Affective Disorders, 130, 421-428.
Gupta, S., Vaida, F., Riggs, K., Jin, H., Grant, I., Cysique, L., Shi, C., Yu, X., Wu, Z., Heaton,
R. K., & HNRC Group. (2010). Neuropsychological Performance in Mainland China:
The Effect of Urban/Rural Residence and Self- Reported Daily Academic Skill Use.
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 17, 1-11.
Spector, S. A., Singh, K. K., Gupta, S., Cysique, L. A., Jin, H., Letendre, S., Schrier, R., Wu, Z.,
Hong, K. X., Yu, X., Chuan, S., & Heaton, R. K. (2010). APOE ε4 and MBL-2 O/O
genotypes are associated with Neurocognitive impairment in HIV-infected plasma donors
from Anhui Province, China. AIDS, 24(10).
Cysique, L.A., Letendre, S. L., Ake, C., Jin, H., Franklin, D. R., Gupta, S., Shi, C., Yu, X., Wu,
Z., Abramsom, I. S., Grant, I., Heaton, R. K. & HNRC group. (2010). Incidence and nature
of cognitive decline over one year among HIV-infected former plasma donors in China.
AIDS, 24, 983-990.
Gupta, S., Woods, S. P., Weber, E., Dawson, M. S. & Grant, I. (2010). Is prospective memory a
dissociable cognitive function in HIV infection? Journal of Clinical and Experimental
Neuropsychology, 27, 1-11.
Gupta, S., Tracey, T. J. G. & Gore, P. A. (2008). Structural examination of RIASEC scales in
high school students: Variation across ethnicity and method. Journal of Vocational
Behavior, 71(4).
Prigatano, G. P., Gupta, S. & Gale, S. D. (2007). Fuld Object Memory Evaluation Adapted for
School-Age Children. Developmental Neuropsychology, 32(3), 757-768.
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Prigatano, G. P., & Gupta, S. (2006). Friends after traumatic brain injury in children. Journal of
Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 21(6), 505-513.
Gupta, S., & Tracey, T. J. G. (2005). Dharma and interest-occupation congruence in Asian
Indian college students. Journal of Career Assessment, 13(3), 320-336.
Prigatano, G. P., Gupta, S. & Lomay, V. T. (2005). Construct validity of the BNI Screen for
Higher Cerebral functions for School Age Children. BNI Quarterly, 21(4), 4-7.
Prigatano, G. P., Gupta, S. & Lomay, V. T. (2005). A screening test for cognitive and affective
functioning in school-age children with traumatic brain injury. BNI Quarterly, 21(4), 8-13.
Prigatano, G. P., Gupta, S. & Lomay, V. T. (2005). Test-Retest Reliability of the BNI Screen for
Higher Cerebral functions for School Age Children. BNI Quarterly, 21(2), 22-24.
PUBLICATIONS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW
Schrier, R. D., Gupta, S., Riggs, P., Cysique, L. A., Letendre, S., Jin, H., Spector, S. A., Singh,
K. K., Wolfson, T., Wu, Z., Hong, K. X, Yu, X., Shi, C., Heaton, R. K., & the HNRC
Group. (under review). The influence of HLA on HIV associated neurocognitive
impairment in Anhui, China. AIDS.
BOOK CHAPTERS AND REVEIWS
Gupta, S. (2010). [Review of the book HIV and the Brain: New Challenges in the Modern Era].
Antiviral Therapy, 15, 131-132.
Tracey, T, J, G. & Gupta, S. (2007). Interest assessment in an international context. In
Athanasou, J., & Van Esbroeck, R. (Eds.), International Handbook of Career Guidance.
London: Springer.
PRESENTATIONS
Gupta, S. & Heaton, R. K. (2010, April). Neurocognitive Performance in Mainland China: The
Urban vs. Rural Effect. Poster session presented at the annual UCSD, Department of
Psychiatry Junior Faculty and Postdoctoral Research Symposium, San Diego, CA.
Gupta, S., Woods, S. P., Weber, E., Dawson, M. S., Grant, I., & The HNRC Group. (2009,
August). Is prospective memory a dissociable cognitive function in HIV infection? Paper
presented as a Blue Ribbon awardee at the annual meeting of the American Psychological
Association (Division 40) in Toronto, Canada.
Gupta, S., Cysique, L. A., Woods, S. P., Grant, I., Heaton, R. K., & HNRC group. (2009,
February). Investigation of Failed Hiscock Digit Memory Test performance in a sample
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of HIV+ women in rural China. Presented at the meeting of the International
Neuropsychological Society, Atlanta, Georgia.
Gupta, S., Gore, P. A., Jr., & Tracey, T. J. G. (2006, April). Structural analysis of the crosscultural validity of Holland’s model of vocational interests. In Tracey, T. J. G., (Chair).
New directions in interest research, Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
Gupta, S. (2004, August). Dharma and career choice/interest congruence among Asian Indian
College Students. Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association
Annual Convention, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Gupta, S., Chee, C., Zabon, S. A., & Blankson, G. L. (2004, January). Culturally responsive
program evaluation. In S. Hood (Chair), Training educators of color to be culturally
responsive program evaluators. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the
Relevance of Assessment and Culture in Evaluation conference, Tempe, AZ.
Lee, D., Maynard-Reid, N., & Gupta, S. (2002, January). Infusing multicultural competencies
across the curriculum. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Relevance of
Assessment and Culture in Evaluation conference, Tempe, AZ.
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