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Sarka Brown, Psy.D.

Sarka Brown, Psy.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • Education

    • Drexel University

      2012 - 2014
      Master's Degree Psychology

    • State University of New York College at Geneseo

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology

      Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

    • University of Denver

      2015 - 2020
      Doctor of Psychology, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology focus

  • Experience

    • Albany VA hospital

      May 2010 - Aug 2010
      Intern

      Observed and participated in various settings within the behavioral health department, including: •Psychiatry Unit: Under the supervision of Arthur McGinn, M.D., I was involved in therapy sessions, medical management, as well as weekly 1-hour long case discussions focusing on chronic diagnoses encountered by veterans, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression Disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders among others.•Neuropsychology Office: Under the supervision of Mina Dunnam, Ph.D., assisting her with administering, scoring and interpreting neuropsychology tests, such as the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (ROCF), Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV), or California Verbal Learning Test-Second Edition (CVLT-II). This experience also included the treatment and prognosis of patients after undergoing these tests. •In-patient Unit: Under the supervision of several psychiatrists I was involved in the case management of patients on the acute care, in-patient ward. I was also involved in the outpatient unit, attending therapy sessions, as well as making home-visits and outreach trips to underserved inner city patients. •Alcohol and Drug Dependency Unit: Assisted with weekly, hour-long therapy sessions in which the management of medications, continued outpatient sobriety, and risk management were discussed as well as several disciplines of therapy (CBT, Supportive and Interpersonal Therapy) were practiced. Show less

    • Clinical Psychology Lab, SUNY Geneseo

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Research Assistant

      Study: Mind and Body research, focusing on mindfulness-based treatments and stress management. Responsibilities: Developing research design, data collection, running studies, and data analysis.

    • Pathways: Geneseo Peer Advocacy Program, SUNY Geneseo

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Peer Advocate

      Peer-to-peer hotline, offering crisis management, support and referral information to students managing various challenges, including concerns about stress, academic issues, and social relationships or situations.

    • Drexel University

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

      1. Computer-Assisted Data Analysis II.Spring Quarter, 2014 (Drexel University)Supervisor: Tamara Medina, Ph.D.2. Abnormal PsychologySpring Quarter, 2014 (Drexel University)Supervisor: Maureen Gibney, Ph.D.3. Cognitive PsychologyWinter Quarter, 2014 (Drexel University)Supervisor: John Kounios, Ph.D.4. General Psychology I. Fall Quarter, 2013-2014 (Drexel University)Supervisor: Ludo Scheffer, Ph.D.5. Abnormal PsychologySpring Quarter, 2013 (Drexel University)Supervisor: Julia Sluzenski, Ph.D.6. Research MethodsSpring Quarter, 2013 (Drexel University)Supervisor: Karol Osipowitz, Ph.D.7. Pre-professional General Psychology II.Winter Quarter, 2013 (Drexel University)Supervisor: Julia Sluzenski, Ph.D. Show less

      • Graduate Student

        Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

      • Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

    • Applied Neuro-Technology Lab

      Aug 2012 - Jan 2014
      Graduate Research Assistant

      Working on several research projects that cross the spectrum from traditional behavioral approaches to the development of new clinical technologies. My responsibilities for the following projects included data coding, data cleaning, data analyses, poster creation/manuscript development:- Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) study of the effects of medication on cognitive functioning and cerebral hemodynamics in adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-Long-term cognitive outcome in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-Multiple Sclerosis progression and driving behavior-Concussion, Cognitive Functioning, and Driving Show less

    • ReMed

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
      Brain Injury Specialist

    • Professional Psychology Clinic at the University of Denver

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2019
      Doctoral Extern: Clinical Psychology

    • University of Denver

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2020
      Doctoral Candidate

      Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology Focus

    • National Jewish Health

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
      Doctoral Extern: Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment

    • COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE AT FT LOGAN

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
      Doctoral Extern: Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychological Assessment

    • Denver Health

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
      Doctoral Extern: Neuropsychological Assessment

    • Mental Health Center of Denver

      Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
      Pre Doctoral Intern

    • Neuroworks, LLC

      Aug 2020 - now

      • Clinical Neuropsychologist

        Sept 2022 - now

      • Post-doctoral Resident in Neuropsychology

        Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Clinical Psychologist

      Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
      Aug 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sarka Brown, Psy.D.
      Graduate Travel Award Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Feb 2014 Awarded $500 to present at 22nd Annual Rehabilitation Psychology Conference.
    • Awarded to Sarka Brown, Psy.D.
      Vice President of Psi Chi, SUNY Geneseo Chapter SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY 2011
    • Awarded to Sarka Brown, Psy.D.
      Dean's Fellowship Award Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 2012-2014Dean’s Fellowship: $5600 per annum ($1400 per quarter)
    • Awarded to Sarka Brown, Psy.D.
      Dean's List SUNY Geneseo GPA of 3.5 or above for every semester during undergraduate education (Fall 2008, Fall/Spring 2009, Fall/Spring 2010, Fall/Spring 2011, Spring 2012).

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Minds Matter on Aug 2012
      Minds MatterAssociated with Sarka Brown, Psy.D.