Bridget A. Engel, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Front Range Psychological Associates, LLC
526 Briggs Street Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3080
Drengel@frontrangepsychology.com
Education
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
• Specialty Foci: Assessment, Child and Family Therapy
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
August, 2003
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
• Including completion of Comprehensive Exam
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
June, 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Graduated Cum Laude
College of St. Catherine, Saint Paul, Minnesota
December, 1997
Clinical Experience
 Front Range Psychological Associates, LLC – Westminster, Colorado
Licensed Psychologist in private practice
April, 2006 – Current
Provide mental health counseling and psychological testing services to a wide variety of
clients, including youth, adults, couples and families.
 Adams 12 Five Star School – North Denver Metro
Substitute School Psychologist
March, 2006 - Current
Provide mental health counseling, crisis intervention, psychological and academic testing, and IEP
services to youth in public schools for the Adams 12 school district. Coordinate services with
teachers, social workers and special education teams. Participate in annual and triennial IEP’s, and
all staffing meetings
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 Devereux Cleo Wallace – Westminster, Colorado
Clinical Manager at a 112-bed residential treatment facility
Oct 2004 – March, 2006
Served as clinical manager and interim clinical director at a long-term residential facility for
mentally ill and behaviorally disordered youth. Guided and directed all evidenced-based
clinical services on campus, coordinating with other key departments. Supervised and
managed clinical team of 15 masters level clinicians. Oversaw all risk assessment and crisis
management, as well as participated in critical events conferencing.
Conducted
psychological assessment, mentored youth, and provided therapeutic services to residents.
Lead and worked with multidisciplinary teams and provided clinical training to key
departments. Performed on-call and emergency administration duties. Monitored and
oversaw clinical department budget and facilitated utilization review. Advised executive
director of program design and policy. Addressed customer satisfaction issues and ensured
compliance with all regulatory agencies, including JCAHO. Participated in strategic
planning with director team and managed all special clinical projects.
 Devereux Cleo Wallace – Westminster, Colorado
Clinician at a 112-bed residential treatment facility
Feb 2004 – Oct 2004
Provided weekly individual and family therapy to adolescent females (age 14-20).
Conducted and co-lead weekly Survivors Group and Skill Building Group. Conducted
comprehensive psychological testing, implemented ongoing case management and developed
and coordinated individual treatment plans. Participated in peer supervision, clinical
meetings, on-call rotation and weekly training.
 Medical College of Virginia – Richmond, Virginia
Psychology intern at a multi-treatment health organization
2002 – 2003
Provided individual, family, and group therapy to children (age 5 to 17) on a long-term
residential unit, an acute crisis unit, a day treatment program and to low-income outpatient
clients. Conducted clinical intakes, intensive case management and crisis intervention.
Provided on-call services throughout the year to all psychiatric units.
Completed full psychological assessments and testing for inpatient and outpatient clients.
Completed neuropsychological assessments at the Neurology Clinic including the HalstedRitan battery to children and adolescents.
Provided on-call consultation and liaison services as well as crisis management to the
Pediatric Emergency Room and all Pediatric Units.
Provided consultation and
psychological services at the Craniofacial Clinic and to pediatricians and families at the
Hanover Family Practice.
Families First Children’s Center – Denver, Colorado
Practicum therapist at a twelve-bed residential treatment home
2001 – 2002
Provided play therapy twice weekly to abused/neglected children, age four to twelve, as
well as family therapy and parent training. Completed full psychological assessments for
incoming residents. Co-facilitated two groups with children to address abuse issues
(social skills, personal boundaries, etc.). Lead formal staff training and co-led
supervision sessions.
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Treatment and Evaluation Services – Aurora, Colorado
Practicum therapist and evaluator at a private practice agency
1998 – 2002
Provided psychosexual, offense specific and psychological evaluations of juvenile sex
offenders and youth victims of sexual crimes referred by social services, courts and
probation departments. Provided individual and family therapy with child perpetrators.
Co-led therapy group and provided weekly individual and couples therapy for adult male
sex offenders. Consulted with attorneys, social services, and treatment providers.
Professional Psychology Center – Denver, Colorado
Student therapist at a University-based, outpatient clinic
1998 – 2002
Provided weekly therapy, crisis intervention and case management with adults, children,
adolescents, couples and families referred for low-income services. Completed
structured intake assessments and wrote quarterly formal reports, including DSM-IV
diagnosis and case conceptualization.
Denver Health and Medical Center - Denver, Colorado
Practicum therapist and evaluator at a county hospital
2000 – 2001
Implemented weekly child, adolescent, and family therapy, intensive case management,
and crisis intervention to ethnically diverse, low-income clients. Coordinated treatment
with local schools, courts, and social services. Conducted weekly Personal Issues group
with inpatient adolescents. Completed psychological evaluations for inpatient/outpatient
clients. Attended weekly interdisciplinary team meeting, Completed billing/insurance
paperwork and provided data entry for team research.
Mental Health Corporation of Denver – Denver, Colorado
Practicum therapist at a community mental health center
1999 – 2000
Conducted full psychological evaluations for ethnically diverse children, age six to
twelve. Provided play therapy, family therapy, case management and crisis intervention
with primarily minority individuals. Implemented weekly therapeutic preschool group.
Conducted intakes weekly with children and their families.
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Dennison Montessori School Outreach Program – Denver, Colorado
Denver public school practicum therapist
1999 – 2001
Provided weekly play therapy and family consultation in an outreach capacity in client
homes and schools. Duties included completion of a family intake and Medicaid
paperwork, periodic report writing, attendance at IEP meetings, coordination of treatment
with school staff.
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Community Care Foundation – Denver, Colorado
Practicum therapist at a fifteen-bed residential treatment center
1998 - 1999
Provided weekly individual therapy to male and female adolescents referred from the
Department of Youth Corrections, social services, and local schools. Provided case
management, implemented therapeutic groups, co-led weekly family therapy meetings
and a multifamily group.
Additional Supervisory Experience
Professional Psychology Center – Denver, Colorado
Intake supervisor
2000 – 2001
Provided weekly group supervision to first-year doctoral students conducting intake
interviews. Gave instruction in conducting professional, structured intake interviews,
and supervised crisis management. Provided written and verbal feedback evaluation
on interview performance, report writing, and clinical progress of each student.
Other Clinical and Volunteer Experience
Professional Psychology Center – Denver, CO
Marketing and Special Projects Coordinator
1999 – 2001
Oversaw marketing team in researching and implementing marketing strategies in the
Denver metro area. Assessed and analyzed catchment areas, advertised new groups and
special offers, coordinated special projects and organized various mental health
outreach programs. Managed marketing budget. Conducted client satisfaction surveys
and maintained professional contacts with outside agencies and clinicians. Managed and
orchestrated quality control mechanisms for over 100 clinic therapists and conducted
bi-annual chart reviews.
Professional Psychology Center – Denver, CO
Clinic Assistant at a University-based clinic
1999 – 2001
Andrew Board and Care Facility - Minneapolis, MN
Program Manager at 100-bed residential agency for mentally ill adults
1998 - 1998
Student Experience, Inc. - Saint Paul, MN
Personal Care Attendant at a non-profit agency for children
1996 - 1998
St. Paul Crisis Intervention Project - Saint Paul, MN
Monthly volunteer at a non-profit domestic violence agency.
1995 - 1998
St. Joseph’s Hospital - Saint Paul, MN
Milieu counselor intern at an inpatient chemical dependency unit
Summer, 1997
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Fairview Riverside Medical Center - Minneapolis, MN
Milieu staff intern at a private hospital children’s inpatient unit
Fall, 1995
Research Experience and Publication
Doctoral Research Project – University of Denver
2002
Conflict Resolution for Young Children: A Violence Prevention Approach.
Implemented and evaluated an "I Can Problem Solve Program" on the heels of the
Columbine tragedy to teach children in two elementary schools conflict resolution
and problem solving skills.
Antonian Senior Honors Project – College of St. Catherine
1997
Ethnicity in therapy: A literature review of ethnic matching between client and
therapist. Worked extensively on a creative and significant research project
related to psychology in partial fulfillment of Honors Program requirements.
Minnesota Psychology Conference
1996
Presented two poster sessions on psychology-related issues.
Portrayals of men and women in magazine advertisements (content analysis)
Self monitoring: Prediction of impressions.
Professional Affiliations and Licenses
 Current Colorado Psychologist License #2909
American Psychological Association
APA Division 43 – Division of Family Psychology
Recent Professional Seminars and Colloquia Attendance
● Promoting and Managing Your Private Practice
Grow Publications
July, 2006
● CCAR Assessment
Fort Logan State Hospital
Oct, 2005
● JCAHO Tracer Methodology
Devereux Cleo Wallace
Sept, 2005
● Assessment & Treatment of Female Sexually Abusive Youth
Lookout Mountain – Colorado Continuum Network
June, 2005
●Children and Violence: Gang Violence and School Violence
Denver Police Department –Sgt Don Lindley
Nov, 2004
● Adolescent Substance Abuse Assessment
Virginia Commonwealth University
June, 2003
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● Human Behavior and Obesity
Virginia Commonwealth University
May, 2003
● HIPAA Compliance Training
Medical College of Virginia
April, 2003
● Play Therapy Seminar
Virginia Commonwealth University
March, 2003
● Treating Traumatized Children
Virginia Commonwealth University
March, 2003
● Issues of Attachment in the Foster Care Child
Virginia Commonwealth University
Feb, 2003
● Special Education in Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Feb, 2003
●Group Therapy with Adolescents
Virginia Commonwealth University
Mary Margaret Kelly
August, 2002
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