JENNIFER L. CARTER, PSY.D.
12476 Walnut Cove Circle
Germantown, MD 20874
Tel. (240) 535-5360
E-mail: retracrefinnej@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
1996- 2000
THE VIRGINIA CONSORTIUM PROGRAM IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
A university-based, fully APA accredited program jointly
sponsored by: The College of William and Mary, Eastern
Virginia Medical School, Norfolk State University, and Old
Dominion University
Dissertation:
Ethnicity and Eating Disorder Characteristics in a Sample Population
Chair: Ellen F. Rosen, Ph.D.
Concentration:
SHORT-TERM PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION
Doctorate of Psychology, December 2000
1992-1996
THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY
Williamsburg, VA
B.A. Psychology, May, 1996
LICENSES
Licensed by the Maryland Board of Psychology (12/02)
Licensed by the District of Columbia Board of Psychology (4/03)
Licensed by the Virginia Board of Psychology (9/09)
Qualified as an expert witness by the District of Columbia Superior Court
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
02/10-present
VICE PRESIDENT
Asher Consulting, LLC
Germantown, Maryland
Responsibilities: Head of data collection. Work with clients on instrument design. Conduct focus
groups, interviews, open-ended questionnaires, direct and participant observation.
8/97-6/98
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Behavioral Sciences Research Center
The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia
Responsibilities: Participated in a National Institutes of Mental Health funded project comparing
the ideas of African-American and Caucasian women about issues related to food and eating.
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Facilitated focus group discussions with African-American women in order to investigate their
beliefs about eating, weight, and body image. Assisted in the transcription and coding of audio
recorded material.
8/96-6/97
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Norfolk State University, Norfolk Virginia
Responsibilities: Participated in a variety of research projects involving AIDS/HIV awareness
and prevention. Conducted a preliminary literature search for the purpose creating a
questionnaire to assess an individual’s risk for becoming HIV infected. Presented workshops for
students on writing in APA format.
10/95-5/96
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The College of William and Mary, The Resiliency Project
Williamsburg, Virginia
Responsibilities: Assisted in observation based data collection for the purpose of studying and
assessing the social skills of preschool age children. Assessment included structured and
unstructured play observations and individual interviews.
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
07/09-Present
INDEPENDENT PSYCHOTHERAPY AND TESTING PRACTICE
Frederick, MD
Clinical Psychologist
Responsibilities: Provide ongoing psychotherapeutic services for adults, children, adolescents,
and families. Perform psychological assessments for neighboring county departments of social
services. Complete all pertinent documentation for case management and insurance purposes.
04/06- Present
KING THERAPEUTIC AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES, LLC
Montgomery, MD
Clinical Psychologist
Responsibilities:
Conduct psychological evaluations for the Maryland Department of
Juvenile Services with adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system.
07/03- 07/09
COMPREHENSIVE COUNSELING ASSOCIATES
Frederick, Maryland
Clinical Psychologist
Responsibilities: Provide ongoing psychotherapeutic services for adults, children, adolescents,
and families. Perform psychological assessments for neighboring county departments of social
services. Complete all pertinent documentation for case management and insurance purposes.
1/1/01- 10/1/08
10/09- Present
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, YOUTH
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
Washington, District of Columbia
Clinical Psychologist
Responsibilities: Conduct psychological and psycho-educational evaluations for the Family
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Court of the District of Columbia with children, adolescents and adults involved in the
abuse/neglect and domestic relations systems.
7/01- 7/03
DEBORAH FISHER, PSY.D.
Bethesda, Maryland
Clinical Psychologist
Responsibilities: Conduct psychological evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults.
Assessment instruments used include tests of cognitive ability, projective/objective personality
measures, various neuropsychological tests.
9/11/00- 12/31/00
COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH, NORTHWEST FAMILY CENTER
Washington, District of Columbia
Clinical Psychology Resident
Responsibilities: Provided on-going psychotherapy and case management services to children,
adolescents, and families. Co-facilitated therapy groups for children with Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and their parents, as well as provided group therapy
services for an area high school. Co-administrated the ADHD clinic, where extensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing is provided to children and adolescents.
9/13/99- 9/8/00
COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH, CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPY
CENTER
Washington, District of Columbia
Clinical Psychology Intern
Responsibilities: Provided on-going psychotherapy and case management services to children,
adolescents, and families. Facilitated a Gay/Lesbian/Bi-sexual/Transgender support group in an
area high school. Provided psychological testing services for consumers in the clinic.
Participated in a minor rotation through Youth Forensic Services Division, where comprehensive
psychological assessments are performed at the request of the DC courts. Wrote extensive
psychological assessment reports with full diagnoses and recommendations.
8/98-5/99
THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY COUNSELING CENTER
Williamsburg, Virginia
Advanced Practicum Trainee
Responsibilities: Provided on-going psychotherapy to a student population. Conduct intake
interviews and complete written reports. Co-facilitated three therapy groups around the issues of
grief and loss, depression, and sexual orientation. Provided consultation and outreach services to
the general campus community, including programs on alcohol abuse, sexual assault, and
depression.
8/97-7/98
TIES THAT BIND, INC.
Hayes, Virginia
Practicum Trainee
Responsibilities: Conducted initial diagnostic interviews, provided individual outpatient
psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children. Provided case management services,
completed appropriate documentation of treatment/progress notes, consulted with referring social
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service agency.
CHILDREN’S HEALTH CENTER
Accomack Co., Virginia
Practicum Trainee
Responsibilities: Conducted psychological assessment (intellectual, achievement, and
personality) and initial diagnostic interviews for a child and adolescent outpatient population.
Presented results of assessments and interviews in formal reports, which included diagnostic
impressions and treatment recommendations.
5/97-7/97
1/97-5/97
THE BARRY ROBINSON CENTER
Norfolk, Virginia
Practicum Trainee
Responsibilities: Provided psychological assessment to a child and adolescent inpatient
population to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning. Administered and interpreted
intellectual, achievement, and visual-motor tests and prepared formal reports of the assessments.
VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER
Hampton, Virginia
Practicum Trainee
Responsibilities: Observed and conducted initial interviews with adult inpatient and outpatient
populations. Prepared formal summaries and diagnostic impressions of initial interviews.
8/96-12/96
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
5/99-8/99
WILLIAMSBURG SOCIAL SERVICES
Williamsburg, Virginia
Director, Summer Job Training Program for Adolescents
Responsibilities: Administrated a summer program for at-risk adolescents. Programming
included academic remediation, social skills training, life skills training, and volunteer work.
Created and managed budget, hired summer staff of counselors and teachers, maintained accurate
case management notes, facilitated data collection and performed program evaluation.
6/98-8/99
THE EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Norfolk, Virginia
Psychology Technician
Responsibilities: Served as an assessment technician for an on-going research project. Scored
and interpreted various neuropsychological assessment tools.
1/98 -7/98
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF HAMPTON ROADS
Newport News, Virginia
Psychology Technician
Responsibilities: Administered, scored, and interpreted various neuropsychological assessment
tools. Clients had the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Depression.
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6/96-8/96
WILLIAMSBURG SOCIAL SERVICES
Williamsburg, Virginia
Assistant Director, Summer Job Training Program for Adolescents
Responsibilities: Coordinated a summer program for at-risk adolescents. Organized and directed
a staff of seven counselors and teachers, coordinated transportation services, maintained supply
stock, maintained accurate case management notes, and assisted in the process of data collection
and program evaluation.
June-August
1993-1995
CROSS-TRAINERS OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Summer Site Coordinator/Counselor
Responsibilities: Planned and facilitated day camps for at-risk urban youths ages 5-16. Worked
individually with youth to develop self-esteem and promote positive social interaction.
Coordinator position included the supervision of site activities and staff, as well as the
preparation of weekly progress reports for administrative directors.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Recipient- Graduate Research Assistantship and Stipend
The College of William and Mary, 1997-1998
Recipient- Graduate Research Assistantship and Stipend
Norfolk State University, 1996-1997
William and Mary Scholar
The College of William and Mary, 1992-1996
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association