Brad Rockafellow

Brad Rockafellow

Psychotherapist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President & CEO at Rockafellow Psychological Services PC

  • Education

    • Eastern Michigan University

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      Master’s Degree Clinical Psychology

      Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIMasters Thesis: Substance Use by College Students: The Role of Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation for Athletic Involvement

    • Wayne State University

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      Bachelor’s Degree Psychology

      Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology, magna cum laude Wayne State University, Detroit, MIThesis: The Relationships Between Type of Self-Discrepancy, Negative Affect, and Substance Abuse

    • Eastern Michigan University

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      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Clinical Psychology

      Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, from APA Approved Site Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIDissertation Defended in September 2006: The Contribution of Self-Determination Theory to an Understanding of Psychological Distress Among Young Adults: Mediation of Parental Involvement, and Autonomy Support by Autonomous, Controlled, and Impersonal Orientations

  • Experience

    • Wentworth & Associates PC

      Jun 2005 - Jul 2007
      Psychotherapist

      Conducted psychotherapy and outpatient assessment with adult and adolescent populations ranging from indigent to upper middle incomes. Client population included a variety of affective, anxiety, personality, disruptive behavior, sexual, and marital difficulties. Therapy experience includes individual and couples using an integrative approach. Psychological assessment of child and adult intelligence and personality was conducted on an as needed basis.

    • Wentworth & Associates, PC

      May 2006 - Jul 2007
      Clinical Director/CARF Coordinator

      Appointed to this position because of my past business experience and the health care management training that I received at Eastern Michigan University. I was instrumental in assisting Dr. Paul Smith, Ph.D. with CARF accreditation, which resulted in the clinic designation as an OPC in June 2006. Primary responsibilities included managing daily clinic operations and managing and ensuring processes were in place for concerns related to Health and Safety, Accessibility to the Clinic, Personnel Management, Clinical Records Management, Triage/Intake Screening and Benefits/Billing Procedures. Show less

    • Southern Illinois University Counseling Center

      Aug 2007 - Jul 2008
      Predoctoral Psychology Intern

      Areas of Concentration: Individual Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, LGBT PsychotherapyDuties included individual Psychotherapy, couples counseling, group therapy, emergency triages and intakes, supervision of 2nd year practicum students, outreach, and serving as a consultation liaison to university housing.

    • Abaris Behavioral Health

      Aug 2008 - now

      I conduct psychotherapy and outpatient assessment with adult, adolescent and child populations. Client population includes a variety of affective, anxiety, personality, disruptive behavior, sexual, and marital difficulties. Therapy experience includes individual and couples using an integrative approach. In addition, I also conducted psychological assessments of child and adult intelligence and personality. I oversaw and coordinated business and clinical operations for the practice; developed the strategic plans; developed and maintained an operating budget for the practice; marketed the practice; and prepared and presented reports to the Board.

      • Psychotherapist

        Aug 2008 - now
      • Chief Operating Officer

        Aug 2008 - Nov 2011
    • Rockafellow Psychological Services PC

      Nov 2011 - now
      President & CEO

      I oversee and coordinate business and clinical operations for the practice; develop the strategic plans; develop and maintain an operating budget for the practice; market the practice; and prepare and present reports to the Board. I am a warm and caring therapist specializing in treating children, adolescents, and adults. I provide a calm, comfortable and safe environment which is conducive to helping you feel supported, understood and better able to create positive change in your life. I work with many different concerns including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, couples and family counseling, parenting issues, and many other concerns. I also conduct personality, ADD/ADHD, Driver’s License Reinstatement, Bariatric and Gastric Bypass Psychological Evaluations. I will take an eclectic collaborative approach to therapy to help you be empowered to make positive change in your life.I believe in providing you with a therapeutic environment rooted in unconditional acceptance, empathy and caring. Combining that with my depth of clinical experience, we can work together to help you replace negative feelings and self-limiting behaviors with a positive self-image, and healthy coping skills. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Psychologist, Fully Licensed

      State of Michigan
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brad Rockafellow
      Funding award for Dissertation; EMU Psychology Department - 2006
    • Awarded to Brad Rockafellow
      National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) travel award to participate in the Early Career Investigators Poster Session - 2005
    • Awarded to Brad Rockafellow
      Recognition for Outstanding Service as a Graduate Assistant - 2004