Curriculum Vitae CARMEN CRUZ, PSY.D. 2513 Kariba Lane Denton, Texas 76210 (972) 898-0713 ccruz@twu.edu ___________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION July 1998 Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology Nova Southeastern University Center for Psychological Studies APA Approved Program Fort Lauderdale, Florida December 1994 Master of Science, Clinical Psychology Nova Southeastern University Center for Psychological Studies Fort Lauderdale, Florida August 1993 Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Florida International University Miami, Florida December 1992 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Florida International University Miami, Florida CREDENTIALS Licensed as a Psychologist by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, May 2000. License No. 31258 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE July 2006 to Senior Licensed Psychologist Present Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas University Counseling Center Provide short-term individual, couples, & group therapy, crisis intervention services, clinical assessment intake interviews, and outreach / consultation services for a predominantly female university population. Provide clinical supervision for predoctoral interns and doctoral level practicum students including session review, weekly supervision meetings, and evaluation of clinical and professional skill development. Coordinate and monitor psychological assessment program for interns. Lead Supervision of Group Therapy seminar for interns and senior staff including session review. Assist Director with overall center clinical issues and needs. Provide administrative consultation and assistance. Cruz 2 August 2005 to June 2005 Psychologist Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida University Counseling Center Provided individual, couples, & group therapy, crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and outreach services for a medium sized co-educational university population. Provided individual and group clinical supervision for doctoral and master’s level practicum students including session review, weekly meetings, and evaluation of clinical and professional skill development. Implemented a new intake and case disposition system. Co-coordinated outreach & group programming. Created and led a forum collaboratively with the Multicultural Affairs office and the South Florida Storytelling Project for International students named “Cultural Café.” August 2001 to July 2005 Licensed Psychologist / Practicum Coordinator Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas University Counseling Center Provided short-term individual, couples, & group therapy, crisis intervention services, clinical assessment intake interviews, and outreach / consultation services for a predominantly female university population. Provided clinical supervision, individual and group, for predoctoral interns and doctoral level practicum students including videotape review, weekly supervision meetings, and evaluation of clinical and professional skill development. Coordinated practicum experience for doctoral-level trainees. Served as liaison between graduate programs and counseling center. Assisted Training Director with training and supervision administrative activities, including Training Committee and Internship Selection Process. March 2000 to July 2005 Psychologist / Consultant The Counseling Group, Lewisville, Texas Group Private Practice Administered psychological evaluations of adults and adolescents for the judicial system. Provided recommendations for rehabilitation. Provided individual, couples, and family therapy. Provided testimony for the district attorney’s office. August 1998 to August 2001 Licensed Psychologist / Cultural Diversity Liaison Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas University Counseling Center Provided short-term individual, couples, & group therapy, crisis intervention services, clinical assessment intake interviews, and outreach / consultation services for a predominantly female university population. Provided clinical supervision for predoctoral interns as well as doctoral level practicum students including videotape review, weekly supervision meetings, and evaluation of clinical and professional skill development. Served as liaison to the university community for diversity issues, particularly working closely with the office of intercultural services. Developed and presented workshops on various diversity issues, including ethnicity/race, sexual orientation, gender, age, body size, and disability. Provided training and consultation on diversity issues and competent multicultural counseling practice for counseling center staff and trainees. Cruz 3 December 1999 to January 2001 Psychologist / Consultant Stonewall Behavioral Health, Dallas, Texas Group Private Practice Provided individual/couples therapy to a primarily GLB population. Served as a consultant for LGBT community, especially minority community. August 1997 to July 1998 Predoctoral Psychology Intern Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas University Counseling Center - APA Accredited Psychology Internship Site Provided short-term individual, couples, & group therapy, crisis intervention services, clinical assessment intake interviews, and outreach / consultation services for a predominantly female university population. Provided clinical supervision to masters and doctoral level practicum students including videotape review, weekly supervision meetings, and evaluation of clinical and professional skill development. Completed a teaching rotation by co-teaching an undergraduate social psychology course. Structured the class, developed lectures, generated exams, graded materials, and consulted with students. Co-facilitated several groups including a Women of Color group, an LGB Group, and a general Personal Growth group. May 1997 to July 1997 Psychological Testing Assistant Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Community Mental Health Center - Program for the Severely Emotionally Disturbed Administered full battery assessments for research examining treatment outcome. Tested clients with diagnoses ranging from dissociative to severe psychotic presentations at various intervals of their psychotherapy. Consulted with families, spouses, children, & loved ones of mentally ill clients. August 1995 to August 1996 Doctoral Practicum Student Florida International University, Miami, Florida Student Counseling Center Provided short and long-term individual & couples outpatient psychotherapy, crisis intervention, clinical intake interviews, and outreach services in a culturally diverse university setting. Addressed issues of transition, acculturation, relationships, sexual identity, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, & adjustment/developmental issues. Provided group counseling including a gay, lesbian and bisexual psychoeducational forum for students on relevant lifestyle issues. Prepared and presented several outreach workshops and seminars geared toward the student population on topics including stress management, cultural diversity, and gender differences. Managed caseload consisting of ten clients and received three hours of individual supervision. August 1994 to August 1995 Doctoral Practicum Student South Dade Community Mental Health Center (CHI) Cutler Ridge, Florida Provided child, adolescent, adult, and couples therapy to diverse clients represented by mostly low income, Hispanic, African-American and Anglo individuals. Performed psychodiagnostic & educational assessments of children & adults. Co-facilitated a Hispanic women’s depression therapy group. Cruz August 1991 to December 1991 Field Experience Intern Academy for Community Education Coral Gables, Florida Worked with at-risk adolescents in a school setting. Provided brief intervention for misconduct in counseling center. Dealt with suicide potential and family issues. October 1994 to July 1997 Psychological Testing Consultant Miami, Florida Administered psychoeducational and psychological tests, including full batteries, to children, adolescents and adults for private practitioners. June 1993 to July 1997 Educational Consultant. Miami Lakes, Florida Provided alternative methods of learning and remediation to children and adolescents with learning disabilities. Arranged one hour sessions with students deficient in areas such as reading, language, and mathematics. Worked as part of treatment team with psychologists. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE September 1990 to Psychotherapy Office Administrator September 1993 The Psych Team, Inc. Cooper City, Florida Managed an outpatient psychotherapy office for five therapists. Performed initial assessment of clients by telephone. Communicated with employee assistance programs regarding care of clients. Utilized bilingual ability to translate assessments for psychologists. Acquired knowledge of managed care, third party and Medicare systems. August 1988 to August 1990 Site Director Y.M.C.A. Prime Time Program South Miami, Florida Oversaw the management and supervision of an after-school program consisting of 130 children (ages 5 to 12) at a public elementary school. Supervised and trained a staff of camp/after-school care counselors. Collected fees from parents for childcare. Maintained good relations with school personnel, administration and parents. PUBLICATIONS Stabb, S.D., Mollen, D., Cruz, C., Simonson, K., Vyas, A., & Brucker, K.H. [in press]. Women in Psychotherapy Special Edition: Women’s Sexuality & Spirituality. Five therapists’ personal and professional reflections and integration. Silverman, M. & Cruz, C. (April 1993). The role of the mental health professional in child-related legal matters. Trial Advocate Quarterly, (12). 4 Cruz 5 RESEARCH & WRITING EXPERIENCE April 2002 to Writer / Consultant April 2003 Field: Feminist & Multicultural Psychology American Psychological Association Division Task Force Member Writing new Guidelines for Counseling Women and Girls Coordinator: Roberta Nutt, Ph.D. January 1998 to June 2000 Writer / Researcher Field: Feminist & Multicultural Psychology APA Division 17 - Counseling Psychology Section for the Advancement of Women Conference. Advancing Together: Centralizing Feminism and Multiculturalism in Counseling Psychology. Participated in a casebook series development as a writer-participant in the “Diversity & Multiculturalism” working group. Coordinator: Madonna Constantine, Ph.D. August 1998 to December 2000 Researcher Field: Campus Climate & Diversity Texas Woman’s University for Campus, Climate and Community Research & Assessment Subcommittee Developed, administered, and analyzed qualitative data of a campus-wide climate survey for faculty & staff. January 1996 to December 1996 Doctoral Research Study Field: Gay & Lesbian Psychotherapy Comprehensive literature review on bias in psychotherapy with gay men & lesbians. Provided thorough recommendations for psychology training programs. Supervisor: Alan Kent, Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida January 1992 to June 1992 Research Assistant Field: Clinical Psychology Examined what personality descriptive words were associated with Millon’s personality disorders. Reviewed relevant literature for direct supervisor. Supervisor: Luis Escovar, Ph.D. Florida International University, Miami, Florida September 1991 to December 1991 Research Assistant Field: Psychoneuroimmunology Research measuring subject’s saliva to determine if immunoglobulin antibody content would change after presented with a stress provoking stimuli. Conducted mass testing and data coding. Supervisor: Susan Dubitsky, Ph.D. Florida International University, Miami, Florida January 1991 to June 1991 Research Assistant Field: Industrial / Organizational Psychology Developed a Customer Service Skills Inventory (CSSI) for corporations to utilize for screening applicants during employee selection for customer service representatives. Supervisor: Juan Sanchez, Ph.D. Florida International University, Miami, Florida Cruz 6 TEACHING EXPERIENCE August 2001 to Practicum Group Seminar Instructor July 2005 Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas; University Counseling Center Instructed group of 4 doctoral level practicum students in a weekly two-hour seminar. Seminar focused on didactic presentations on the therapeutic process, tape viewing and feedback, and professional development. October 1998 to August 2001 Diversity Seminar Facilitator Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas; University Counseling Center Facilitated of ongoing seminar for predoctoral interns & doctoral practicum students. Seminars focused on competency in multicultural counseling, including issues of race/ethnicity, age, gender, class, body size, able-bodiedness, and education. January 1998 to April 1998 Instructor - Social Psychology Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas; Department of Psychology & Philosophy Co-instructed an upper level undergraduate psychology course in social psychology from a multicultural perspective; Evaluated student performance Aided in the development of syllabus and course format GUEST LECTURES October 2006 Recognizing Distressed Students Music Therapy Graduate class – Texas Woman’s University November 2006 LGBT Families Family Studies Graduate class – Texas Woman’s University November 2005 Diversity in Everyday Life – Communications class Communications class - Florida Atlantic University January 2003 Spirituality and Psychotherapy – Lecture with Dr. Peter Kahle Texas Woman's University Counseling Center November 2000 & February 2001 Diversity Issues Across the Life-span Developmental Psychology undergraduate class – Texas Woman’s University October 2000 Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Issues in Adolescence Psychology of Adolescence undergraduate class – Texas Woman’s University February 2000 Sexual Communication Human Sexuality undergraduate class – Texas Woman’s University November 1998 to July 2005 Lesbian & Bisexual Women’s Issues & Experience (ten lectures) Psychology of Women undergraduate class – Texas Woman’s University April 1998 to July 2005 People of Color in the Lesbian & Gay Community (three lectures) Sociology LGB undergraduate class - Texas Woman’s University October 1997 Counseling the Multicultural Client: Therapy with Hispanic Clients Master’s Cultural Class in Family Science Dept. - Texas Woman’s University February 1995 Lesbians in Psychotherapy Master’s Human Sexuality class - Nova Southeastern University Cruz PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 1993-2004 American Psychological Association 1994-2007 APA Division Memberships: Division 35 – Society for the Psychology of Women Division 44 - Society for the Psych. Study of Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Issues Division 45 - Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues 2002-07 Association for Women in Psychology 1997-01 Texas Psychological Association 1993-98 Florida Psychological Association 1997-98 American College Personnel Association 1998-99 South Central Women’s Studies Association 1998-01 Hispanic Friends of the University of North Texas HONORS AND AWARDS May 3, 2007 Keynote Speaker Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society Induction TWU Chapter of Honor Society for Non-traditional Students March 2, 2007 Keynote Speaker – National Society of Collegiate Scholars First Annual March to College Day at TWU May 2007 Professional Development Award Texas Woman’s University Student Life Division April 2001 Pioneer for Diversity Award Office of Intercultural Services – Texas Woman's University September 2000 Diversity Mentoring Scholarship Recipient Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies - ACCTA April 1998 Finalist – APA Division of Psychotherapy’s Education and Training Competition Submission- “Psychotherapy with Gay Men & Lesbians: The Need for Training” 1994 - 1996 National Hispanic Scholarship Recipient 1992-1993 Vice-President for Psi-Chi The National Honor Society of Psychology Florida International University April 1992 Outstanding Academic Achievement in Psychology Awarded by Dean of College of Arts & Sciences Florida International University 1991-1993 Member of Psi-Chi - The National Honor Society of Psychology Florida International University REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS March 8, 2007 Beyond the Gender Binary: Clinical Skills and Therapeutic Understandings for Empowering Transgender Clients (Pre-Conference CE Workshop) Presented with Dr. Heather Aidala 32nd Annual Association for Women in Psychology Conference San Francisco, California 7 Cruz 8 March 9, 2007 Feminist Gatekeeper: Oxymoron or not? Roundtable Facilitator 32nd Annual Association for Women in Psychology Conference San Francisco, California March 9, 2007 Multicultural Spiritualities and Dualities We Share: Transforming Academia, Communities, Feminist Therapy and Political Activism 32nd Annual Association for Women in Psychology Conference San Francisco, California April 1, 2006 The Intersection of Sexuality, Spirituality, and Culture: Therapists' Self-Awareness and Clinical Implications Presented with Drs. Sally Stabb, Debra Mollen, Kelly Simonson, and Avni Vyas 31st Annual Association for Women in Psychology Conference Ypsilanti, Michigan March 30, 2006 What Do I Do with These Feelings?! Dealing with Attraction within Supervisory and Advisory Relations Presented with Dr. Shana Hamilton and Brandy Smith 31st Annual Association for Women in Psychology Conference Ypsilanti, Michigan February 26, 2005 University Counseling Center Psychologists Supporting the LGBT Campus Community Presented with Drs. Heather Aidala, Gina Zanardelli, and Jamie Funderburk 30th Annual Association for Women in Psychology Conference Tampa, Florida February 26, 2005 Unique Issues in Lesbian Supervision Dyads: Our Personal and Professional Reflections Presented with Drs. Denise Lucero-Miller and Cindy Bruns 30th Annual Association for Women in Psychology Conference Tampa, Florida April 2, 2004 Latinas and Self-Esteem First Annual Latina Leadership Conference (Presented at 2005-2007 also) Denton, Texas February 28, 2004 Challenges & Joys in Feminist Supervision 29th Annual Association for Women in Psychology Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 7, 2003 Moving from Staff Psychologist to Managing Others: Feminist Challenges 28th Annual Association for Women in Psychology Conference Jersey City, New Jersey February 27, 2003 Diversity as a New Staff Member Texas University Counseling Centers Annual Intern Conference Denton, Texas March 2, 2001 Decision-Making Model for Managing Problematic Trainee Performance Symposium at the Fourth Annual Counseling Psychology Conference Houston, Texas Cruz March 3, 2001 Helpful Insights for Trainers about Diversity & Multiculturalism Fourth Annual Counseling Psychology Conference Houston, Texas March 3, 2001 Creating Wholeness: Integrating Spirituality and Sexual Orientation Roundtable at the Fourth Annual Counseling Psychology Conference Houston, Texas November 30, 2000 The Role of Self-Esteem on Latina Achievement Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education Conference Dallas, Texas September 2000 Developing an Individualized Diversity Rotation & Helpful Insights for Trainers about Diversity ACCTA Conference, Wintergreen, Virginia August 1999 LGB Psychologists of Color: Multiple Identities, Multiple Contexts Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Eric Chen Annual APA Convention, Boston, Massachusetts Division 17 – Counseling Psychology August 1999 Training of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Students: Our Personal Experiences Suite discussion with Dr. Denise Lucero-Miller Annual APA Convention, Boston, Massachusetts Division 44 – Society for the Study of Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Issues August 1999 Lesbian, Latina & Psychology Graduate Student: Three Identities Annual APA Convention, Boston, Massachusetts Division 44 – Society for the Study of Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Issues March 1998 Integrating Multiple Identities: Latina Lesbians Paper presentation - First Annual Racism & Diversity Conference Tarleton State University October 1997 Gender Socialization & Roles in Hispanic Culture Diversity Panel - “Cultural Awareness and Socialization” with Dr. Harriette Pipes McAdoo, Michigan State University Annual Speakers Conference Committee for Campus Climate and Community - Texas Woman’s University OUTREACH AND CONSULTATION Fall and Spring Consultation with Texas Woman’s University Athletic Department 2006-07 Diversity Training Modules (Four 2 hour training sessions) Performance Evaluation Consultation Fall 2006 Consultation with Latina Sorority TWU conflict resolution and leadership Fall and Spring 2006-07 Consultation Series for Parent Student Organization Series of four consults 9 Cruz 10 October 2005 to March 2006 Building Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem Series Florida Atlantic University Counseling Center October 2006 Addictions and Self-Esteem for Intro to College class February 14, 2005 Healthy Relationships Presentation for Health Studies class September 25, 2002 Panelist – PFLAG Panel on Culture, Ethnicity and Sexual Orientation Denton, Texas October 2000 Moderator – Panel on Integration of Sexual Orientation and Spirituality Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas October 1999 to May 2002 Diversity Training for Rape Crisis Volunteers (four training sessions) Friends of the Family - Agency for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence October 1999 January 1999 Resident Assistant Diversity Training – TWU Department of Housing Adjustment & Cultural Issues in College for Native American Students Native Pride Student Organization November 1998 Tolerance & Acceptance of Sexual Orientation Differences HARP – Holistic Approach for Residential Programming at TWU November 1998 to December 1999 Intercultural Alliance – TWU Peer Diversity Education Program Co-trainer of undergraduate students learning to present on diversity issues September 1998 Working with Lesbians, Gay Men, & Bisexuals in Psychotherapy Professional Issues Seminar – Texas Woman’s University June 1998 Career Options in Psychology Upward Bound Project – Tarleton State University June 1998 Discussion on Sexuality Upward Bound Project – Tarleton State University March 1998 Communicating About Sex SALGA-GLB Group - Texas Woman’s University March 1998 Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues on Campus Office of Intercultural Services - Texas Woman’s University March 1998 Admission into Graduate School - Panel Discussant Psi-Chi Honor Society - Texas Woman’s University November 1997 Assertiveness in Professional Situations Student Occupational Therapy Association - Texas Woman’s University October 1997 Stress Management Student Organization for Activities Programming - Texas Woman’s University Cruz 11 May 1996 Psychotherapeutic Issues of Gay Men & Lesbians Department of Liberal Studies - Florida International University May 1996 Couples Therapy with Gay Men & Lesbians Student Counseling Center Staff - Florida International University March-April 1996 Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Issues Forum Florida International University November 1995 Cultural Diversity on Campus Office of Minority Services - Florida International University November 1995 Gender and Sexism in the Media Women’s Center - Florida International University October 1995 Stress Management for College Students Freshmen Experience class - Florida International University March 1995 Women’s Issues in Psychotherapy In-service - South Dade Community Mental Health Center PROFESSIONAL TRAINING March 2007 Association for Women in Psychology Conference – 32nd Annual San Francisco, California February 2007 Integrated Developmental Model of Supervision and Supervision Ethics Cal Stoltenberg, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma Sponsored by the Dallas Psychological Association March 2006 Association for Women in Psychology Conference – 31st Annual Ypsilanti, Michigan February 2005 Association for Women in Psychology Conference - 30th Annual Tampa, Florida February 11, 2005 The Ethics and Enactment of Diversity Dr. Melba Vasquez and Dr. William Cross Federation of North Texas Universities, Denton, Texas May 15, 2004 Authenticity and Power in the Therapeutic Relationship Judith Jordan – The Stone Center, Massachusetts Austin Women’s Psychotherapy Project - Austin, Texas March 2004 Association for Women in Psychology Conference - 29th Annual Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 18, 2003 Advanced Training with LGBT Clients Waterloo Counseling Center – Austin, Texas March 2003 Association for Women in Psychology Conference - 28th Annual Jersey City, New Jersey Cruz 12 February 2002 Risk Management for the Ethical Mental Health Professional Federation of North Texas Area Universities, Denton, Texas October 2001 Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies Conference Oxnard, California September 2000 Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies Conference Wintergreen, Virginia June 2000 National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education Santa Fe, New Mexico March 2001 Fourth Annual Counseling Psychology Conference Houston, Texas August 1999 American Psychological Association Convention Boston, Massachusetts March 5, 1999 “Bridging the Silence and Interpersonal Distance Across Individual Differences” by Robbie Steward, Ph.D., Michigan State University University of North Texas & Texas Woman’s University Federation October 1-4, 1998 Working Conference – “Centralizing Feminism & Multiculturalism” APA Division 17 – Section for the Advancement of Women, Ypsilanti, Michigan April 17, 1998 “Conceptualizing and Treating Dissociative Disorders” by Colin Ross, M.D. - Texas Woman’s University March 26-27, 1998 First Annual Racism & Diversity Conference - Office of Multicultural Services Tarleton State University - Stephenville, Texas March 6 - 7, 1998 Women’s Identities: South Central Women’s Studies Association Interdisciplinary Conference - University of Houston - Houston, Texas February 19-20, 1998 Texas Counseling Center Psychology Intern Training Conference Texas A&M University - College Station, Texas November 6-8, 1997 Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention Austin, Texas September 1997 to July 2005 Weekly Professional Issues Seminars Texas Woman’s University Counseling Center - Denton, Texas September 1996 “Power & Control Issues in Same-Sex Relationships” by Raine Rouse, B.A., R.N., and Larry Harmon, Ph.D. The Dade County Alliance Against Domestic Violence - South Miami Hospital October 1995 to July 1996 Weekly Professional Development Seminar Florida International University Student Counseling Center - Miami, Florida October 1994 to April 1996 Bi-monthly Colloquiums - Gay & Lesbian Association Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Cruz 13 Topics: Issues in the Psychotherapy of GLB individuals and couples, Therapy during the Coming Out Stages, New Roles for Psychologists in HIV Primary Care Settings. March 1994 “Differential Diagnosis: Using the DSM-IV” by Michael First, M.D. - University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida Cruz 14 REFERENCES Don Rosen, Ph.D., ABPP Texas Woman’s University Counseling Center P.O. Box 425350 Denton, TX 76204 (940) 898-3801 Denise Lucero-Miller, Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University Counseling Center P.O. Box 425350 Denton, TX 76204 (940) 898-3801 Heidi von Harscher, Ph.D. Florida International University Counseling and Psychological Services Center University Park – GC211 Miami, FL (305) 348-2434 Sally Stabb, Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University Department of Psychology and Philosophy P.O. Box 425470 Denton, TX 76204 (940) 898-2303 David Wallace, Ph.D. University of Central Florida Counseling Center PO Box 163170 Orlando, FL 32816 (407) 823-2811 Roberta Nutt, Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University Department of Psychology and Philosophy P.O. Box 425470 Denton, TX 76204 (940) 898-2303