Sarah Crystal

Sarah Crystal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Education

    • Seattle Pacific University

      2010 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Clinical Psychology
    • Emory University

      2001 - 2005
      B.A Religion and French
    • Columbia College, Columbia University

      2006 - 2008
      Post-baccalaureate Psychology
  • Experience

    • Mount Sinai Beth Israel

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Intern

      Co-facilitated occupational therapy and psychoeducation groups and interacted daily with patients on adult inpatient psychiatric unit.

    • New York Medicine Jobs

      Jan 2009 - Jun 2010
      Clinical Research Coordinator
    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Jun 2009 - Jan 2010
      Clinical Research Coordinator
    • Compass Mental Health, LLC

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
      Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Teen Group Facilitator

      Co-facilitated a monthly social skills group for high school aged adolescents with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

    • Seattle Pacific University

      Sept 2010 - Jun 2017
      Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
    • Fred Hutch

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Pre-doctoral Research Associate
    • Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      School Therapist

      Provided in-school individual cognitive-behavioral oriented psychotherapy to female adolescents ages 13-18. Presenting concerns included; school-related problems (e.g., peer conflict or academic stress), parent-child conflicts and other family relationship issues, self-esteem issues, depression and/or anxiety, suicidality, physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse and trauma, disordered eating, and distress around sexual orientation or identification.

    • South Sound Mental Health Svcs

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Practicum Student

      Conducted diagnostic and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents and adults, ages 8-75 with severe and persistent mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and significant cognitive impairments. Administered assessments of cognitive, executive, academic, emotional, behavioral, adaptive and social functioning.Developed and implemented a parenting group based on the Incredible Years model for parents in treatment for substance dependence/abuse. Co-facilitated a Seeking-Safety group for women with co-occurring substance dependence and posttraumatic stress disorder. Show less

    • Ryther

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Practicum Student

      Conducted comprehensive assessments for youth in outpatient and residential treatment. Administered assessments of cognitive, executive, academic, emotional, behavioral, adaptive and social functioning. Collected data, interpreted results, wrote reports and delivered feedback to families. Provided individual therapy for youth in outpatient treatment. Co-led a DBT group for pre-adolescent females in residential treatment. Served as an individual DBT therapist for clients in the DBT group. Provided individual therapy, behavioral parent coaching and consultation for the Therapeutic Foster Care Program (program for youth transitioning out of residential/inpatient facilities and into either biological family or foster care homes.) Show less

    • Seattle Children's

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
      Advanced Practicum Student

      Conducted comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluations and consultations for youth with attention, learning and behavior problems. Assisted in facilitation of Incredible Years child intervention program (Dinosaur School) for children ages 6-8 with emotional and

    • The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
      Child Psychology Intern

      Child Psychology Doctoral Internship

    • ICAN

      Jun 2018 - Nov 2019
      Clinical Psychologist

      Provided psychodiagnostic and educational evaluations for children ages 18 months and older.

    • Familywise Northwest

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2019
      Incredible Years Parent Group Leader

      Led 12-week evidence based intervention groups for parents with children with mental health/behavioral challenges.

    • PEPS

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
      Parents of Adolescents and Teens Program Manager

      Developed a peer support program for parents of adolescents.

    • Sarah Crystal, PhD PLLC

      May 2023 - now
      Licensed Clinical Psychologist

      Provide mental health disability evaluations to children and adults.

    • Optum

      May 2023 - now
      Licensed Clinical Psychologist

      Provide Mental Health Assessments for Veterans Affairs (VA).

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sarah Crystal
      Shea Developmental Psychopathology Dissertation Excellence Award - 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Classroom Assistant

      Issued by Childhaven on Jan 2014
      ChildhavenAssociated with Sarah Crystal
    • Emergency Room Rape Crisis Counselor

      Issued by Saint Vincents Hospital on Jan 2007
      Saint Vincents HospitalAssociated with Sarah Crystal
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Jan 2001
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Sarah Crystal
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Renewal House Women’s Shelter on Jan 1997
      Renewal House Women’s ShelterAssociated with Sarah Crystal