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Verena Roberts

Verena Roberts

Child and Family Therapist (Psychology Extern)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Behavioral Science & Clinical Professor at ISU Family Medicine Residency

  • Education

    • Idaho State University

      2008 - 2010
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Clinical Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Tenure Committee Member ISU Hiring Committee Member Social Committee for Psychological Graduate Student Association Student Representative of the Idaho Psychological Association Student Representative for the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology APA accredited programDissertation: Effects of Individual Differences on the Efficacy of Different Distracters During Visual Sexual Stimulation in Women.Advisor: Nicole Prause, Ph.D.Area of Study: The experimental laboratory study examined the interaction of individual differences, such as relationship satisfaction and partner feedback, on the known direct relationship between cognitive distraction (body image distracting thoughts versus general distracting thoughts), and… Show more APA accredited programDissertation: Effects of Individual Differences on the Efficacy of Different Distracters During Visual Sexual Stimulation in Women.Advisor: Nicole Prause, Ph.D.Area of Study: The experimental laboratory study examined the interaction of individual differences, such as relationship satisfaction and partner feedback, on the known direct relationship between cognitive distraction (body image distracting thoughts versus general distracting thoughts), and subjective/objective sexual arousal. Sexual psychophysiological measures and clinically-relevant assessments were included. The study aimed to increase our understanding of models of sexual arousal. Show less

    • Idaho State University

      2005 - 2008
      Master's Degree Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Clinical Research APA accreditedThesis: Using the Startle Eye-Blink Paradigm to Validate Self-Report Measures of Erotophobia- Erotophilia. Advisor: Steven R. Lawyer, Ph.D. Area of Study: The study examined the relationship between self-report measures of erotophobia-erotophilia and psychophysiological measures of emotion, such as the eye-blink startle, in response to sexual stimuli. The goal of the study was to validate self-report measures of erotophobia-erotophilia with an objective measure.

    • Idaho State University

      2001 - 2004
      Bachelor's Degree Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Graduated with High Honors

  • Experience

    • Advocacy & Learning Associates, (now ALLIES)

      Aug 2005 - Aug 2006
      Child and Family Therapist (Psychology Extern)

      • Provided child/family services: Behavioral therapy, discrete trial training, cognitive, ADHD, and LD assessments.

    • ISU Psychology Clinic

      May 2006 - May 2009

      • Provided comprehensive assessments, motivational interviewing for addictive disorders; relapse prevention• Assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunctions using the biopsychosocial model.• Implemented empirically-supported treatments for a variety of anxiety disorders as well as trauma. • Provided child/family services: Behavioral therapy, cognitive, ADHD, and LD assessments.

      • Therapist - Substance Abuse, Sexual & Women’s Health, Anxiety & Trauma (Practicum)

        Aug 2006 - May 2009

      • Child and Family Therapist (Practicum)

        May 2006 - Aug 2006

    • Behavioral Health Unit, Portneuf Medical Center

      May 2007 - Jul 2009
      Clinical Inpatient Therapist (Practicum)

      •Conducted brief assessments and treatment groups with severely and persistently mentally ill patients.

    • State Hospital South

      Jan 2008 - May 2008
      Clinical Inpatient Therapist (Practicum)

      • Conducted intakes and group therapy and provided forensic and comprehensive assessments.

    • Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Behavioral Health Center

      May 2008 - Aug 2008
      Pediatric and Geriatric Clinical Inpatient Therapist (Practicum)

      • Conducted intakes, crisis interventions, brief therapy, group therapy, and comprehensive assessments.

    • Pocatello Family Medicine & Idaho State University

      Aug 2008 - Jul 2009
      Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultant (Externship)

      • Provided brief assessments and empirically-supported clinical services to patients of all ages.Conducted psychological evaluations, interpreted test findings, wrote integrated testing reports, attended court hearings and assisted in performing designated examinations.• Specialized in addressing depression, dementia, grief, and aging issues with the elderly. Applied a variety of case conceptualizations and treatment approaches (biopsychosocial model, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic, emotion-focused, systems, multicultural). Included a range of ages (child to geriatric).• Conducted brief ADHD/learning disability assessments and pediatric therapy services.• Developed groups for patients with obesity related to the Patient-Centered Medical Home initiative. Show less

    • The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHIFL)

      Sept 2009 - Aug 2010
      Doctoral Intern-APA Accredited Internship

      • Major rotations: Geriatrics, Neuropsychology, General Adult, and Male Offenders.• Minor Rotations: Child & Adolescent Residential Services, Short-term treatment.• Provided comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, risk, and crisis assessments and brief individual, family, and group therapy (e.g., social skills, relaxation/stress management, behavioral activation).• Conducted multi-disciplinary consultations around primary and co-morbid diagnoses.• Experience with psychotic and personality disorders, dementia and traumatic brain injuries. Show less

    • Swedish Family Medicine & Lowry Family Health Center – Family Medicine

      Oct 2010 - Sept 2011
      Clinical Teaching (as Integrated Care Psychology Fellow)

      Hands-on teaching and modeling of behavioral approaches for medical and mental illnessesRecipients: Medical residents and staff

    • The Colorado Health Foundation

      Oct 2010 - Sept 2011
      Integrated Care Psychology Fellow

      • Received highly specialized training in integrated behavioral healthcare services, behavioral medicine, and the application of the bio-psycho-social approach within family medicine residencies.• Provided brief evaluation and treatment services for a wide range of presenting problems and patients of all age ranges and cultural diversity within a family medicine setting. • Advanced existing integrated behavioral medicine services by developing patient-specific and care team-based approaches.• Clinical teaching and coaching of physicians, medical residents, and staff. Show less

    • University of Colorado, School of Medicine

      Sept 2011 - Sept 2013
      Clinical Instructor

      Eastside Family Health Center – Internal MedicineTraining of behavioral approaches for behavioral health and mental illnessRecipients: Medical residents and staff, psychology interns and students

    • Denver Health

      Sept 2011 - Sept 2013
      Integrated Care Psychologist

      • Successfully established behavioral medicine services in an FQHC clinic • Functioned as an integrated primary care/health psychologist within an internal medicine clinic.• Provided brief evaluation and evidence-based treatment services for a wide range of presenting problems and patients of cultural diversity by applying advanced knowledge of health behaviors and interaction of mental and physical health. • Applied crisis management to stabilize patients and restore basic functioning with the goal of connecting patients with appropriate intensive services as needed.• Developed integrated treatment approaches for various health behaviors (e.g., diabetes, chronic pain) as part of the Patient-Centered Medical Home initiative within the FQHC. • Clinical Instructor at the University of Colorado, Department of Medicine. • Supervising patient navigators, psychology interns and externs, medical and psychiatry resident coaching Show less

    • Kaiser Permanente

      Sept 2013 - May 2015
      Behavioral Medicine Specialist/Integrated Care Psychologist

      • Functioning as an integrated primary care/health psychologist and Behavioral Medicine Specialist within primary care/medical clinics providing brief evaluation and treatment services for a wide range of presenting problems for patients ranging from young children to geriatrics. • Successfully established behavioral medicine services within a new clinic (Evergreen, CO). • Clinical services provided include assessment, brief evidence-based treatment geared towards functional restoration, and management of PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, couples issues, sexual dysfunction, panic, social phobia, OCD, ADHD, parenting and child behavior issues as well as behavior modification for hypertension, sleep difficulties, obesity/weight loss, diabetes, chronic pain, etc. • Provided treatment planning, referrals and triage for treatment and resources. • Conducting crisis management & suicide assessments. • Consulting with physicians and psychiatrists. Show less

    • Idaho State University

      May 2015 - now

      • Clinical Professor

        May 2021 - now

      • Site Director Idaho Psychological Internship Consortium

        May 2020 - now

      • Director of Behavioral Science & Behavioral Scientist

        May 2015 - now

      • Clinical Associate Professor

        May 2015 - Feb 2023

    • University of Washington

      Jul 2016 - now
      Clinical Assistant Professor

      Clinical teaching in family medicine through the WWAMI network.

    • Idaho Psychology Internship Consortium

      Sept 2018 - Feb 2021
      Associate Director of Training

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Integrated Primary Care Postdoctoral Fellowship

    • Licensed Psychologist

      State of Colorado, Department of Regular Agencies (DORA)
      Aug 2011
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Best Graduate Student Poster Society for Sex Therapy and Research Apr 2009 Society for Sex Therapy and Research Award
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Travel Scholarship Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Committee Apr 2009
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      ISU Service Award Clinical Doctoral Program May 2008 Competitive service award given by the ISU Psychology Department for excellent community service
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Best Graduate Student Poster Idaho Psychological Association Award Apr 2008
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Travel Scholarship Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Committee Apr 2008
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Grant Award: Women’s Issues and Sexual Empowerment (W.I.S.E.) Project Department of Health and Welfare in Idaho 2008 Women’s Issues and Sexual Empowerment (W.I.S.E.) Project. (PI: Verena M. Roberts, Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D., Co-P.I., 2008). Grant awarded from the Department of Health and Welfare in Idaho, $5000.
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Tuition Scholarship Kasiska Health Professions 2008
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Travel Scholarship Associated Students of Idaho State University Nov 2007
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Grant Award: Keynote Speaker for the Art of Gender in Everyday Life V Conference Idaho Humanities Council 2007 Keynote Speaker for the Art of Gender in Everyday Life V Conference. (PI: Verena M. Roberts, Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D., Co-P.I., 2007). Grant awarded from the Idaho Humanities Council, $1500.
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Grant Award: Women’s Issues and Sexual Empowerment (W.I.S.E.) Project Department of Health and Welfare in Idaho 2007 Women’s Issues and Sexual Empowerment (W.I.S.E.) Project. (PI: Verena M. Roberts, Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D., & Lyn Gibson, M.S., Co-P.I.’s, 2007). Grant awarded from the Department of Health and Welfare in Idaho, $5000.
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Travel Scholarship Kasiska Health Professions 2007
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Grant Award: Using the Startle Eye Blink Paradigm to Validate Self-Report Measures of Erotophobia-Erotophilia. Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Committee (GSRSC) 2006 Using the Startle Eye Blink Paradigm to Validate Self-Report Measures of Erotophobia-Erotophilia. (PI: Verena M. Roberts & Steven R. Lawyer, Co-P.I., 2006). Grant awarded from the Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Committee (GSRSC), $417.
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Travel Scholarship Associated Students of Idaho State University 2006
    • Awarded to Verena Roberts
      Travel Scholarship Associated Students of Idaho State University 2004