ARMIDA IGLESIAS BUSTAMANTE, Psy.D. 2030 East Fourth Street, Suite 206 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 335-0147 dra.bustamante@sbcglobal.net EDUCATION 2004 Biola University Rosemead School of Psychology La Mirada, CA Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology 2002 Biola University Rosemead School of Psychology La Mirada, CA Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology 2000 National University Costa Mesa, CA Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology 1998 Hope International University Fullerton, CA Bachelor of Science in Human Development ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT 2005 Present Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology La Mirada, CA Assistant Professor of Psychology Assistant Professor of Psychology with administrative duties. Teach doctorate level psychology classes in Marriage & Family Pyschotherapy; Child/Adolescent Psychotherapy; Family Psychology & Psychopathology; Multicultural Issues in Psychotherapy; and Psychology of Family (Undergrad). Administrative duties include Continuing Education Coordinator; Faculty Retreat Coordinator; Media Coordinator. Also responsible for student advisement and participation on doctoral research committees. Additionally, I have been assigned to a university task force that is researching issues of diversity, the Diversity Leadership Committee, and the Sexual Assault Hearing Committee. Spring 2003 Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology La Mirada, CA Teaching Assistant Providing group supervision for Brief Psychotherapy under the supervision of Professor J. William Worden, at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. CLINICAL EMPLOYMENT 2007 Present United States Air Force Reserve Travis AFB, CA Captain, 349 th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Chief Officer in charge of mental health for the Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS). Provide mental health triage and short-term management of combat/traumatic stress patients, critical
incident stress debriefing and command consultation including outreach services. Provide rapidly deployable and lightly equipped manpower teams to perform the mission I buildings of opportunity and austere conditions. 2007 Present Private Practice Santa Ana, CA Licensed Psychologist #PSY 20893 Specializing in child/adolescent and family therapy, as well as psychosocial and psychoeducation assessment. Individual and couples therapy is also provided. 2005 2007 Well Street Inc. Orange, CA Licensed Psychologist #PSY 20893 Well Street Psychological Services, Inc. is a private practice mental health clinic. I specialize in child/adolescent and family therapy, as well as psychosocial and psychoeducational assessment. Individual, family and couples therapy is also provided. 2004 2005 Child Guidance Center Fullerton, CA Registered Psychologist #RPS2004102 The Child Guidance Center (CGC) provides outpatient mental health, child abuse, and substance abuse related counseling through individual, family, and group therapy. CGC is contracted by the County of Orange Health Care Agency to provide mental health services to children that are dependents of the court in foster or group home placement, as well as MediCal and AB 3632/882 referred clients. Psychologists are required to be proficient in psychological assessment, conducting intakes, diagnosing, developing appropriate treatment goals, and providing case management. 2004 2005 Multicultural Family Counseling Center Orange, CA Registered Psychologist #RPS2004101 The Multicultural Family Counseling Center (MFCC) is a community outreach program for children and families who have been victims of domestic violence, physical abuse, and/or sexual abuse. MFCC provides individual, family, and group therapy, as well as parenting classes, to the community in an effort to prevent future incidents of abuse. 2003 2005 Refugio Para Niños West Covina, CA Registered Psychologist #RPS2004101 Refugio Para Niños is a foster care agency that specializes in providing foster care placements for Hispanic sibling sets. Clinicians are responsible for assessing foster homes in order to ensure the safety of minors. Clinicians focus on providing case management, which includes assessing the needs of minors, providing support and services to foster parents, advocating for minors in the academic setting, and conducting weekly visits to the foster home.
2000 2003 Western Youth Services Anaheim, CA Marriage & Family Therapist Registered Intern IMF #37360 Western Youth Services (WYS) provides individual, family, and group therapy for minors and their families. WYS is contracted by the County of Orange Health Care Agency to provide mental health services to children that are dependents of the court in foster or group home placement, as well as MediCal and AB 3632/882 referred clients. Therapists are required to be proficient in conducting intakes, treatment plans, psychosocial histories, assessment summaries, and service coordination plans for each client in accordance with county and MediCal guidelines and requirements. CLINICAL TRAINING SPECIFIC TO PSYCHOLOGY 2003 2004 Orange County Mental Health Children & Youth Services Placentia, CA Psychology Intern Orange County Mental Health Children & Youth Services (CYS) is an outpatient clinic, which provides mental health services to children/adolescents and their families. The focus of this internship is to provide individual and family therapy, as well as psychological assessment. These assessments include a complete battery of tests that assess intellectual ability, academic achievement, and social-emotional functioning. In addition, interns are responsible for conducting emergency mental health evaluations and hospitalization under clinical supervision. 2002 2003 Orange County Mental Health Children & Youth Services Placentia, CA Psychology Extern The focus of this clerkship is to complete psychological evaluations for the purpose of diagnostic clarification and AB 3632/882 school based referrals. These evaluations include a complete battery of tests that assess intellectual ability, academic achievement, and social-emotional functioning. The psychological evaluation report offers diagnostic clarification, as well as recommendations for treatment. 2001 2002 Center for Individual & Family Therapy (CIFT) Orange, CA Psychology Extern CIFT is a private practice environment mental health clinic in which autonomy is highly regarded. Clinicians provide individual, child/adolescent, and family outpatient services. Clinicians are required to set appointments, collect fees, and maintain records as required by the California Board of Psychology. Clinicians are expected to be able to work independently, seeking supervision when appropriate. 2000 2001 Garden Grove Unified School District Garden Grove, CA Psychology Extern The focus of this practicum is to complete psychological assessments by administering intelligence and achievement tests, such as the WISC III, Woodcock-Johnson III, CTONI, PPVT, and the VMI. These assessments consisted of writing psychological evaluation reports, which included recommendations for the purpose of presenting them to the Individualized Education Plan team.
2000-2001 Biola Counseling Center La Mirada, CA Prepracticum Prepracticum students provide individual therapy as a precursor-training course to enter into practica placement. This training consisted of Rogerian-style empathy skills training with audiovisual feedback and evaluation of therapeutic skills. 1999 2000 Latino Psychological & Social Services Santa Ana, CA Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee Latino Psychological & Social Services is a MediCal clinic, which provides individual, family and group therapy for the Hispanic population. As an MFT trainee, this practicum site requires entry-level experience in conducting intakes, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, and providing case management. In addition, L.P.S.S. participates in community outreach programs that assist clients and their families in obtaining mental health and social services. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH February 2009 February 2009 October 2006 April 2006 October 2005 April 2005 March 2005 January 2005 Presenter: Dealing with Depression Hope for the Hurting Seminars, Calvary Church of Santa Ana Presenter: Dealing with Anxiety Hope for the Hurting Seminars, Calvary Church of Santa Ana Keynote Speaker: Ethnic Minorities in Education Women s Conference for First Baptist Church of Panorama Speaker: Professional Round Table E.O.P.N.S Career Day for Santiago Canyon College Keynote Speaker: Ethnic Minorities in Education Cooperative Agencies for Resources & Education (C.A.R.E.) Conference Region VII California Community Colleges Presenter: Assessment & Diagnosis of Asperger s Disorder Seminar County of Orange Health Care Agency Parenting Workshop: Raising Healthy Children Hispanic Ministries of Calvary Church of Santa Ana Presenter: Consequences of Our Behavior Calvary Christian School September 2004 Parenting Workshop: Raising Healthy Children Irvine Unified School District
RESEARCH Campus Climate Study Spring 2007 to Present Conducting research project to assess the campus climate at Biola University as it relates to diversity and cultural/ethnic issues. Research Assistant Fall 2002 Researching Literature for Articles on Grief, Bereavement, & Mourning under the supervision of Professor J. William Worden, Ph.D., at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. Doctoral Research Project Committee: Joan Jones, Psy.D. Tamara Anderson, Ph.D. Topic: Cultural issues affecting the mental health treatment of Latinos This project consists of an extensive literature review, which addresses cultural issues relevant to the Hispanic culture that affect diagnosis, therapeutic process, and mental health treatment. OTHER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Independent Rater for Doctoral Project Summer 2002 Reviewed and critiqued handbook and manual referenced below related to domestic violence within the Latino culture. Preventing Abuse: A handbook for Latino couples A handbook for clinicians working with Latino couples who may be at risk for domestic violence: A guide addressing male issues and mental health within a Latino cultural context. SERVICE AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY Member, Committee for the Advancement of Multi-Cultural Responsiveness, 2010 present. This committee seeks to respond to and promote the biblical command to know and love all persons by understanding multiple forms of human diversity, providing a safe place for dialogue and authentic relationship, and educating each other on ways in which we can be better prepared to thrive and engage personally and professionally as students, staff, and faculty in an increasingly diverse world.
Member, Admissions Committee for Rosemead School of Psychology, 2006 present. Member, Sexual Assault Hearing Committee, 2010 present. Member, Expanding Access Task Force, 2007-2009. Research and develop recommendations for proposed satellite campus in the city of Santa Ana in order to expand access to Latino students. Member, Diversity Leadership Committee, 2007 - present. Represents faculty in the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. Member, Coalition for the Interculturally Willing, 2007 2009. Participate in year long training program to increase cultural competency in Biola faculty and staff. Member, Biola University Faculty Town Hall Steering Committee, 2006-2009. Represents faculty in the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY Board Member, Executive Committee for the Lay-Counseling Ministry, 2009 present. Board Member, Healing Hearts Ministries, 2010 present. Young Adult & Youth Leader, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, La Semilla, 2010 present. Consultant, Lay-Counseling Ministry at Calvary Church of Santa Ana, 2008 - present Consultant, Hispanic Ministries of Calvary Church of Santa Ana, 2004 present. Supervisor, Lay-Counseling Ministry at Calvary Church of Santa Ana, 2007. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS California Board of Psychology - 2004 American Psychological Association (APA) - 2002 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES OR REGISTRATION California Board of Psychology Licensed Psychologist #PSY 20893 FOREIGN LANGUAGES Spanish (Fluent)