Dr. Melissa Geraghty, Psy.D.

Experience

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  Institute for Health Behavior Change

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

  Psychodiagnostic Practicum Extern

  Private Practice. Neuropsychological and psychological testing of clients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Asperger’s, anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, substance abuse, personality disorders, and childhood cancer. Administered clinical interviews and scored/statistically analyzed testing data. Compiled extensive neuropsychological reports complete with diagnoses and recommendations. Created informative binder on tests and processes for incoming externs. Presented reports in feedback sessions to clients and their families. Attended weekly individual and group supervision. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2009 - now

  International Keynote Speaker and Workshop Presenter

  Dr. Geraghty enjoys giving interactive workshops to healthcare professionals and the public. Dr. Geraghty has presented on: chronic pain, physical disabilities, rare disease, migraine and headache diseases, medical gaslighting, cancer, eating disorders, body image, intimacy and sex, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, depression, anxiety, bereavement, suicide, Long COVID, stress reduction, crisis management and coping skills, and medical procedure preparation. See "Projects" for a compilation of presentation titles. Show less

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  Dyson Wellness Center at North Central College

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  Therapy Practicum Extern

  Conducted short-term and long-term psychotherapy with college-aged students. Crisis intervention. Followed North Central College’s protocol with mandated clients. Worked with a wide range of difficulties such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, negative body image, suicidal ideation, medical diagnoses, physical disabilities, personality disorders, school-related difficulties, drugs/alcohol, and relationship/familial difficulties. Administrated and evaluated psychological tests. Developed and implemented student programs and support groups such as a disability awareness program and a depression and anxiety support group for students. Developed and implemented activities for Alcohol Awareness Week and Body Image Awareness Week. Attended weekly individual and group supervision. Presentation to students. Show less

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  Wellness House

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Advanced Therapy Practicum Extern

  Co-facilitated cancer support groups and facilitated groups individually. Groups/programs included: women specific groups, men specific groups (i.e. veterans), caretakers, bereavement for spouses, recurrent or metastatic cancer, networking groups (i.e. multiple myeloma), long-term survivors, clients ending treatment, clinical hypnosis, mind-body connection, mindfulness, and spirituality. Individual, couples, family, and crisis intervention. Created and implemented pain management program for individual psychotherapy. Recorded a mindfulness CD for clients. Volunteered for community outreach events to promote Wellness House. Contributed to Wellness House newsletter. Continually conducted literature reviews to empirically support or modify client programs based on current findings through internet research and medical library access. Organized research for Wellness House’s clinical library. Attended weekly individual supervision, clinical staff group supervision, and staff meetings. Presentation to clients and professionals. Show less

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  Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2012

  Predoctoral Intern

  Home Unit: Eating Disorders Program. Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Program, and Intensive Outpatient Program. Individual, couples, family, crisis intervention, and case management. Groups included: mindfulness, mindful eating, body image, ACT/DBT, anxiety, art therapy, process group. Unit assessments and statistics. Attended weekly client staffings with multidisciplinary team members. Pain management consultant for Linden Oaks and Edward Hospital. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) didactics. Attended weekly individual and group supervision. Chronic Pain Task Force Committee. Ortho/Neuro Certification Committee. Staff presentations. Show less

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  Mindful Moments, Inc. (President)

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2021

  Mindful Moments by Dr. G

  "Mindful Moments by Dr. G" are social media pages that provide inspirational pictures, quotes, and tidbits of information on how to practice mindfulness. These pages also serve as a platform for awareness of psychological and physical difficulties. "Mindful Moments by Dr. G" further promotes the biopsychosocialspiritual benefits of mindfulness (in other words, mindfulness benefits our physical health, our psychological well-being, how we interact with the world and other people, and our spiritual well-being). Show less

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  Edward Hospital & Arabella House

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2013

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  Edward Hospital: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Mother/Baby Unit, Antepartum Unit, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Short-Stay Unit. Unit assessments and statistics. Clinical focus: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, phobias, medical procedure preparation, bereavement, trauma, physical pain. Individual, couples, family, group, crisis intervention, and case management. Attended weekly Antepartum and NICU rounds. Arabella House (Eating Disorder Residential): psychoeducational and experiential therapy group, 2x weekly. Linden Oaks consultant. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) didactics. Attended weekly individual and group supervision. Chronic Pain Task Force Committee. NICU Move Preparation Leadership Committee. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Committee. Staff presentations. Show less

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  RAGO & ASSOCIATES

  Feb 2013 - May 2022

  Clinical Health Psychologist

  Private practice: Individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy. Crisis Intervention. Experiential Outings with patients. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Pain Management Consultant. Community Outreach. Clinical Expertise: Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Complex Medical, Rare Disease, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Intimacy and Sex, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bereavement, Self-Injury. Office Manager. Clinical Supervisor.

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  Phoenix Rising with Dr. G

  Sept 2021 - now

  CEO

  Our Mission is to empower you to rise from the ashes through engaging educational programs, speaking engagements, and mental health support. You do not have to walk this path alone. Together we are Phoenix Fierce. Medical Gaslighting Sensitivity Trainer for Healthcare Professionals.Mental Health Consultant. Pain Management Consultant. Patient Advocacy.Online Programs: - Certified Empowered Relief™ Instructor, Stanford Trained- The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents- Mindful Moments with Dr. Melissa Geraghty (mindfulness recordings, MP3) Show less

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  U.S. Pain Foundation

  Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

  Director of Mental Health and Support

  Dr. Geraghty is dedicated to advancing mental health and support services for people living with chronic pain. Her responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to:• Oversees Pain Connection, a dynamic program that fosters peer-to-peer support in the form of volunteer-led support groups. • Developed a 200-page Peer Support Group Leader Training Manual for Chronic Pain. • Supervises a team of more than 30 peer support group leaders.• Offers guidance during supervision meetings for peer support group leaders.• Organizes 1-2 online or in-person peer support group leader trainings annually.• Collaborates with the CEO to strategize and set annual goals.• Ensures accurate program metrics.• Works to develop strategies for increasing enrollment and engagement in program.• Aligns mental health messaging with U.S. Pain’s mission, spreading awareness through social media, and addressing the unique challenges faced by our community.• Hosts “Dr. G’s Corner” once a month where participants can pre-submit questions on mental health and chronic pain that will be discussed in a Facebook or Instagram Live. • Partners with other organizations to amplify the mental health issues specific to chronic pain.• Conducts research, curates relevant resources, and develops content.• Serves as a media spokesperson on the intersection of pain and mental health, sharing expertise and insights.• Identifies opportunities to expand program reach through speaking engagements, conferences, and information tables.• Represents U.S. Pain at key events, conferences, and meetings throughout the year.• Participates in crucial stakeholder meetings to enhance Pain Connection's visibility and reach.Let's collaborate to make mental health and support accessible to our extensive chronic pain community! 💬 Show less

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  BetterMe

  Feb 2024 - now

  Medical & Expert Contributor

  https://betterme.world/articles/author/dr-melissa-geraghty/

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  United States Department of Defense

  Aug 2024 - now

  Clinical Health Psychologist