Shannon (Libby) Cutshall, MA, LPC Unvaled Psychological Norfolk, VA 23502 Phone: (757) 553-2094 Email: libby@unvaledpsychological.com CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA Jun. 2014 Current APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program Candidate, Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology with Forensic Concentration, August 2018, (anticipated) Degrees Awarded: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Regent University School of Psychology and Counseling, Virginia Beach, VA APA/CACREP Accredited Master s in Counseling Program Degrees Awarded: Master of Arts in Counseling Major: Community Counseling and School Counseling (2013) Regent University School of Psychology and Counseling, Virginia Beach, VA Degrees Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Psychology Major: Psychology (2009) Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA Degrees Awarded: Associate of Social Science (2007) PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(S)/ CERTIFICATES Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #0701006669 Va. State Board with Psychometric Testing Privileges Parent Child Interaction Therapy Traumatologist Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC) TF-CBT Certified Therapist June 2016 Present Oct. 2014 - Present June 2015 Present April 2014 Present Sept 2014 Present PRACTICA AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Doctoral Practicum
CV (Cutshall) 2 Genesis Psychiatric and Counseling May 2016 Jul. 2017 Description: Conducted intake interviews consisting of a comprehensive clinical interview, mental status exam, and population-specific measures. Provide comprehensive evaluations of bio-psychosocial problems resulting from acute or chronic illness, trauma, or disability. Provide individual cognitive-behavioral therapy to children and adults diagnosed with mood and anxiety disorders in outpatient setting. Administered and interpreted multiple intelligence, personality, and malingering measures for intellectual, memory and learning disability evaluations, parental capacity evaluations and psychosexual evaluations. Provided comprehensive reports of assessment findings for use to assist adjudicators in disability determinations. Formulated and implemented treatment plans based upon psychological assessments. Provided all services within an interdisciplinary team approach that includes, but was not limited to, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and residential services. Provided psychodiagnostic assessment, evaluations, interpretations, and integrated written reports. Population: Diverse population consisting of varying ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious populations of children, adolescents and adults. Masters Practicum Eden Leaders Institute May 2012 Jul. 2015 Description: Conducting intake interviews consisting of a comprehensive clinical interview, mental status exam, and population-specific measures. Provide comprehensive evaluations of bio-psychosocial problems resulting from acute or chronic illness, trauma, or disability. Provide individual cognitive-behavioral therapy to children and adults diagnosed with mood and anxiety disorders in outpatient setting. Administered and interpreted multiple intelligence, personality, and malingering measures for intellectual, memory and learning disability evaluations, parental capacity evaluations and psychosexual evaluations. Provided comprehensive reports of assessment findings for use to assist adjudicators in disability determinations. Provide individual therapy using a cognitive behavioral approach with a motivational interviewing style for the treatment of clients with co-occurring disorders, trauma history, and developmental delays, Additional specialized training obtained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (2014), Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC) (2014) and Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) (2015). Population: Diverse population consisting of varying ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious populations of children, adolescents and adults. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A. Clinical Positions Unvaled Psychological, Norfolk, VA Licensed Professional Counselor Clinical Testing Director Nov. 2017 Present Will provide Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy counseling specifically tailored to meet the needs of children and adolescents experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties as a result of a trauma Coordination of services between Child Protective Services divisions of the Department of Social/Human Services, Military Family Advocacy and City Attorney/Offices Will provide psychoeducation to families of traumatized children regarding forensic interviews, medical exams and evaluations Provide individual cognitive-behavioral therapy to children and adults diagnosed with mood and anxiety disorders in outpatient setting Provide on-going counseling services to the patient and/or family to include individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions. Facilitate adult and adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy group counseling. Conduct diagnostic assessments for developmental disabilities in adults as well as
CV (Cutshall) 3 psychological assessments for functionally challenging behavior(s) and co occuring psychopathology Formulate and implement treatment plans based upon psychological assessments. Provide all services within an interdisciplinary team approach that includes, but is not limited to, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and residential services Provide psychodiagnostic assessment, evaluations, interpretations, and integrated written reports Eden Counseling Center, Norfolk, VA Sept 2012 Nov. 2016 Licensed Professional Counselor Resident in Counseling Clinical Testing Director Provide Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy counseling specifically tailored to meet the needs of children and adolescents experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties as a result of a trauma Coordination of services between Child Protective Services divisions of the Department of Social/Human Services, Military Family Advocacy and City Attorney/Offices Provide psychoeducation to families of traumatized children regarding forensic interviews, medical exams and evaluations Provide comprehensive evaluations of bio-psychosocial problems resulting from acute or chronic illness, trauma, or disability Provide individual cognitive-behavioral therapy to children and adults diagnosed with mood and anxiety disorders in outpatient setting Administered and interpreted multiple intelligence, personality, and malingering measures for intellectual, memory and learning disability evaluations, parental capacity evaluations and psychosexual evaluations. Provided comprehensive reports of assessment findings for use to assist adjudicators in disability determinations Provide on-going counseling services to the patient and/or family to include individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions. Facilitate adult and adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy group counseling. Conduct diagnostic assessments for developmental disabilities in adults as well as psychological assessments for functionally challenging behavior(s) and co occuring psychopathology Formulate and implement treatment plans based upon psychological assessments. Provide all services within an interdisciplinary team approach that includes, but is not limited to, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and residential services Provide psychodiagnostic assessment, evaluations, interpretations, and integrated written reports Provide clinical supervision for students performing psychological assessments, including administration, scoring and interpretation of intelligence, and personality measures for intellectual, memory and learning disability evaluations. Services provided under the supervisions of licensed psychologist. YWCA South Hampton Roads, Norfolk, VA Jun 2006 May 2016 Crisis Intervention Counselor Provided options & referrals, support, crisis counseling & advocacy to women, men and youth who have been victimized by sexual violence, domestic violence and/or stalking, as well as their family and friends. Conduct individual and marital psychotherapy. Administered intake interviews and developed personalized treatment plans using empirically supported treatments.
CV (Cutshall) 4 B. Group Experience Dialectical Behavior Training (Adult and Adolescent) Skills Group Therapist Jun. 2014 Present Facilitated psycho-educational group for clinical clients to teach ways of appropriately expressing emotion and to facilitate positive social interaction through use of DBT skills. Breaking Free Therapist Jun. 2013 Present Facilitated psychotherapeutic group for clients suffering from sexual trauma to teach ways of appropriately expressing emotion and to facilitate positive social interaction. Dialectical Behavioral Training (DBT) Jun. 2013 May 2014 Co-Therapist Facilitated psycho-educational group for clinical clients to teach ways of appropriately expressing emotion and to facilitate positive social interaction through use of DBT skills. Colead teen group. Boundaries Group Oct. 2012 Dec. 2015 Therapist/Facilitator Facilitated a process group instructing participant s enforcement of boundaries, boundary setting and recognition of poor boundaries relating to relationships. Financial Peace Sept. 2012 Nov. 2012 Group Facilitator Facilitated an 11 week educational group examining the benefits and pressures of appropriate financial stewardship. D. Additional Leadership/Community Involvement Regent Trauma Team, Kenya, Africa Position: Counselor July 2010 On-call Coordinated and led trauma groups and debriefing sessions. Responsible for all team members. Supported short-term counseling staff in their efforts to assess psychological functioning, administer brief therapy to people in and around the city of (ie. Helped connect Kenyans to local pastors for counseling, aid, including food, clothing, financial support, etc. after initial trauma assessment.) American Red Cross, Virginia Beach, VA Aug. 2005 Jun. 2012 Instructor Instructed advanced level CPR, Advanced CPR Instructor and AED/O2 Administration to professionals (ie. Police, Fire and Rescue, Emergency Medical Technicians and 911 operators.) PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS Forensic Interviewing of Children Training Mar 2018 Intensive Training in the Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Protocol for PTSD Feb. 2017
CV (Cutshall) 5 Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training Nov. 2016 The Adult Attachment Interview Training Nov. 2015 Parent Child Interaction Therapy Oct. 2014 Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certified Therapist Sept. 2014 Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC) Apr. 2014 ISSTD Series Certified Traumatologist, Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, Figley Institute Aug. 2010 Advanced Assessment & Treatment of PTSD - (10 contact hrs) Compassion Stress Management (1 contact hr) Compassion Fatigue History, Theory and Research (2 contact hrs) Ethics of Compassion Stress Management (1 contact hr) Advanced Stress Assessment - Personal (2 contact hrs) Compassion Fatigue Educator Certification Course (8 contact hrs) Relaxation, Self-Soothing and Compassion Stress Management (2 contact hrs) The Transformative Nature of Grief (4 contact hrs) Advanced Treatment of Sexual Trauma (20 contact hrs) EMDR (2 contact hrs) Advanced EMDR (4 contact hrs) Trauma Series, The Center for Trauma Studies (CTS) Regent University Aug. 2008 Aug. 2009 Psychological First Aid Grief and Loss Advanced Critical Incident Stress Gestalt and Existential Therapy Treating Sexual Trauma Treating Phobia and Anxiety with Trauma (EMDR Using the HEART (Healing Emotional/Affective Responses to Trauma) Model A Christian Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Mira Ingeman, M.A. June 2007 Group Crisis Intervention: 14 contact hours Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support: 13 contact hours Nov. 2011 Treating Traumatized Children, Benjamin B. Keyes Ph.D. Nov. 2011 Disaster Stress and Trauma, Benjamin B. Keyes Ph.D. Oct. 2011 Assessment and Treatment of Traumatized Children and Adolescents with Dissociative Symptoms and Disorders, Joyanna Silberg, Ph.D Feb. 2011 Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder, Benjamin Keyes Ph.D. Dec. 2010 Virginia Action Alliance state-accredited Crisis Counselor & Victim Advocate Training, YWCA South Hampton Roads, Kristin Pine Ph.D Nov. 2010 Domestic Violence/Shelter Support, YWCA S. Hampton Roads, C. Guilionni Ph.D Sept. 2010 Victimization Assessment, IPV, YWCA S. Hampton Roads, K. Pine Ph.D Aug. 2010 Beyond date rape drugs: Drug-facilitated Sexual Assault (Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (RAINN) online Training) Aug. 2010
CV (Cutshall) 6 Establishing Partnerships with Faith Communities, (RAINN) online Training) May 2010 Helping Suicidal and Self Harming Callers, (RAINN) online Training) Dec. 2009 Incest: Helping Victims and Survivors of Incest, (RAINN) online Training) Nov. 2009 CPR, Advanced CPR Instructor, AED/O2 Administration, (American Red Cross) Jul. 2006 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTATION EXPERIENCE Unvaled, Virginia Beach, VA Founder Jul. 2006 Present Responsibilities include; providing options & referrals, support, crisis counseling & advocacy to women, men and youth who have been victimized by sexual violence, domestic violence and/or stalking, as well as their family and friends. Assesses need for services for women, develops and facilitates workshops, retreats, mentoring, and support groups for these women, coordinate appropriate referrals to community resources when needed, assisting with maintaining financial support base, and plans community outreach. An Intensive Look at Sexual Assault; Counselor Training (Virginia Beach, VA) Founder May 2012 Present Responsibilities: Provided curriculum and instruction to counseling practitioners to not only understand both short-term and long-term consequences of sexual assault but to also understand the reporting process, common injuries experienced and the re-traumatization that often occurs during the acute stage in order to facilitate further learning and healing for client populations affected by sexual trauma. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Doctoral Dissertation: Feasibility and Acceptability of an IPV and Rape Culture Educational Intervention for Mental Health Professional Professionals Sep. 2017 Current Developed an educational intervention on IPV and Rape Culture for newly licensed mental health professionals that will be tested through a feasibility study Will recruit a variety of newly licensed mental health professionals including LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD, and PsyD s who respond to a call for participation. Will conduct educational intervention to control and waitlist groups. Data from their pre and posttest, and survey answers will be used to assess knowledge, accessibility and feasibility of intervention Data collection to begin February 2018 Dissertation Defense to be completed by summer 2018 Projecting Family Relationship Themes from Childhood Photographs May 2013 Aug. 2017 Researcher Recruit a variety of participants ages 35-55 who responded to questions about a photograph they chose from when they were between the ages of 3-10. Data from their narratives was analyzed in order to assess their perceptions of quality of their family-of-origin relationships Identity Status (Marcia; 2002); Midlife Review (Stewart & Vandewater, 1999; Levinson, 1977), and; Life Satisfaction (Ogilvie, 1987).s. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fifth Edition, Standardization (WAIS V) Field Researcher for clinical trial Mar. 2016 Current
CV (Cutshall) 7 Recruit a variety of participants age 16-65, secure informed consent, administer digital WAIS-V. Report findings and administer follow-up surveys. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Fifth Edition, Standardization (WISC V) June 2015 Feb. 2016 Field Researcher for clinical trial Recruit a variety of participants age 5-16, secure informed consent, administer digital WISC- V including digital Coding and Symbol Search subtest. Report findings and administer follow-up surveys. An Intensive Look at Sexual Assault; Counselor Training Researcher Apr. 2013 Current Through the use of pre/post survey design to clearly show through statistical data that a lack of knowledge about sexual assault within the field of practicing clinicians is evident. Outcome #1: Understanding of context and engaging participants in the training program to incorporate the training program in their practices, schools and/or inpatient facilities dealing with this population. Objective #2: To further develop the Intensive Look at Sexual Assault program based on current statistical research and procedures developed in part by rape crisis centers to increase knowledge about sexual assault, re-traumatization, counselor biases, and evidence recovery. Outcome #2: Increased retained knowledge and understanding shown through post survey, ensuring counselor practitioners are well prepared and supported professionals. Resilience, Well-Being and Social Adjustment; Differences in Males and Females Mar. 2013 Apr. 2013 Researcher GRANT WRITING The purpose of this study was to examine gender differences in resiliency, social adjustment and well-being. In the proposed study the researcher conducted a descriptive quantitative research design in the hopes to explore gender differences in resiliency, social adjustment and well-being by utilizing an online survey and acquiring a purposive sample of 379 participants both male and female. The methods and participants were descriptively defined and the statistical analyses were non-experimental and correlational in design. The results indicated a significant difference between males and females in well-being and social adjustment however, no significance was notable between males and females in resiliency. Virginia Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (VACES) April 2013 Research Grant Recipient Title: An Intensive Look at Sexual Assault; Counselor Training Award Amount: $1,000.00 Purpose: The grant funded a research project through the use of counselor training, followed by a pre/post survey design to clearly show through statistical data that a lack of knowledge about sexual assault within the field of practicing clinicians is evident PUBLICATIONS Barrows, J.J., Keyes, B.B., Matthew, M., Pond, J., Pond, A., Cutshall, S., Curtler, K., and Khatibi, H. (2014) Abolition International Shelter Association Accreditation Manual, First Edition. Published by Abolition International (AISA), Nashville, TN. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Riverside Behavioral Health Center (Hampton, VA) Apr. 2013 Dec. 2013 Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (Virginia Beach, VA) Maryview Behavioral Health Center (Portsmouth, VA) Kemspville Center for Behavioral Health Center (Norfolk, VA)
CV (Cutshall) 8 Seminar(s): An Intensive Look at Sexual Assault Topic(s): Provided curriculum and instruction to counseling practitioners to not only understand both short-term and long-term consequences of sexual assault but to also understand the reporting process, common injuries experienced and the re-traumatization that often occurs during the acute stage in order to facilitate further learning and healing for client populations affected by sexual trauma. Regent University School of Psychology and Counseling (Virginia Beach, VA) Mar. 2013 Course(s): Community Counseling Topic(s): Provided instruction to 2 nd year Masters in Counseling students to not only understand both short-term and long-term consequences of domestic violence and sexual assault but to also understand the reporting process, common injuries experienced and the re-traumatization that often occurs during the acute stage in order to facilitate further learning and healing for client populations affected by sexual trauma Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA) Jun. 2013 Seminar(s): Treating Sexual Trauma (Trauma Series) Topic(s): Provided curriculum and instruction to counseling practitioners to not only understand both short-term and long-term consequences of sexual assault but to also understand the reporting process, common injuries experienced and the re-traumatization that often occurs during the acute stage in order to facilitate further learning and healing for client populations affected by sexual trauma PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS A. National and International Conferences Hoffman, T. M., Fry, K. M. LaPorte, K., Kowalik, K. J., Cutshall, L., & Hatcher, S. L. (2017, August) Projecting Family Relationship Themes from Childhood Photographs. Poster presentation as part of a research study at the National Convention American Psychological Association Cutshall, L., (2013, October) An Intensive Look at Sexual Assault. Paper presentation as part of a research study; Counselor Education; An Intensive Look at Sexual Assault, at the National Organization for Victim Assistance, Columbus, Ohio. B. Regional Conferences Cutshall, L., (2012, October) Ritual Abuse. Paper presented at the VACES Eastern Regional Conference, Harrisonburg, VA. C. Invited Addresses, Workshops, Seminars Cutshall, L., (2016, November). The Hunting Ground. Invited seminar speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. Cutshall, L., (2016, October). The Hunting Ground. Invited seminar speaker at Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA. Cutshall, L., (2016, September). The Hunting Ground. Invited seminar speaker at Wesyln College, Virginia Beach, VA. Cutshall, L., (2014, January). Identifying Human Trafficking Victims. Virginia Beach Area. Virginia Beach Justice Initiative, Virginia Beach, VA. Cutshall, L., (2013, November). Trauma Responses in Human Trafficking Victims. Invited seminar speaker at Physician s Assistants Conference, Virginia Beach, VA. Cutshall, L., (2012, August). Complex PTSD and Dissociation. Invited seminar speaker at Hampton Roads
CV (Cutshall) 9 Coalition Against Trafficking, Virginia Beach, VA. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Division 35: APA Division of Psychology of Women Division 56: APA Division of Trauma Psychology Virginia Counselor Association (VCA), Member American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Member American Psychological Association (APA), Member International Society for the Study of Dissociation and Trauma (ISSTD), Member Jun. 2016 Present Jun. 2016 Present Apr. 2012 present Sep. 2010 present June 2010 present Aug. 2009 present LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND ACADEMIC AWARDS Richard & Yakko Meyers Endowed Human Rights Scholarship April 2016 Scholarship Recipient Award Amount: $1675. Purpose: The grant funded a research project through the use of counselor training, followed by a pre/post survey design to clearly show through statistical data that a lack of knowledge about sexual assault within the field of practicing clinicians is evident Ernestine Magagna Baker Endowed Scholarship April 2016 Scholarship Recipient Title: An Intensive Look at Sexual Assault; Counselor Training Award Amount: $ 10,800. Purpose: The grant funded a research project through the use of counselor training, followed by a pre/post survey design to clearly show through statistical data that a lack of knowledge about sexual assault within the field of practicing clinicians is evident Virginia Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (VACES) April 2013 Research Grant Recipient Title: An Intensive Look at Sexual Assault; Counselor Training Award Amount: $1,000.00 Purpose: The grant funded a research project through the use of counselor training, followed by a pre/post survey design to clearly show through statistical data that a lack of knowledge about sexual assault within the field of practicing clinicians is evident Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Fielding Graduate University Clinical Psychology Aug. 2016 Current Leadership Positions: Student Governance Student Delegate Personnel Committee Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Alpha Lambda Chapter Regent University Leadership Positions: Elected President Elect School of Psychology and Counseling May 2013 Apr. 2014 Appointed Historian School of Psychology and Counseling May 2011 Apr. 2013 Appointed Representative - School of Psychology and Counseling May 2010 Apr. 2011
CV (Cutshall) 10 PROFICIENCIES Proficient in administration, scoring, and interpretation of intelligence and personality measures, including WAIS-V* (not yet released), WAIS-IV*, WISC-V*, WMS-IV*, WJ-IV (COG & ACH), WIAT-III*, DKEFS*, Boston Naming, Bender Gestalt, Stroop, Trails, VMI-Beery, Vineland-3* ADOS-2, CEFI, CPT-3, K-CPT-2, TSI-2, TSCC, BRIEF, BASC-3, CBCL, NEPSY-III*, MMPI-2RF*, MMPI-2* MMPI-A-RF*, MMPI-A*, MCMI-IV*, MACI, Rorschach (Exner System), TAT, Roberts Apperception Test, J-SOAP, ERASOR, PSI-2, and Projective Drawings *Denotes proficiency both digital and paper administration and scoring