Tina Shaffie

Education

4/2002-5/2005 Alliant International University Irvine, CA
PsyD-Marriage Family Therapy

9/1999-8/2001 Pepperdine University Culver City, CA
MA- Clinical Psychology

8/1994-6/1999 California State University Northridge Northridge, CA
BA-Psychology
 
Awards and Presentations

Poster presentation for the 8/2000 APA National Convention: Changing Views of Racial Discrimination in Criminal Cases.

First division 45 presidential citation award for outstanding poster presentation.

Professional Memberships

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
California Association for Applied Behavior Analysis.
Autism Society of America.
American Psychotherapy Association.

Work Experience

3/2005-Present Saddleback Community College Mission Viejo, CA
Special Services Counselor

Provide personal and academic counseling to students with disabilities.
Conduct Screening appointments.
Complete Intake and accommodations for students with disabilities.
Review files and determine eligibility based on medical documentation.
Conduct support groups for students with Autism.

1/2003-Present 4Autism Dana Point, CA
Clinical Director

Clinical Director responsible for program development and contracts.
Design and implement in-home intensive behavior programs.
Provide behavior intervention and education for parents.

9/2006-12/2007 Center For H.U.G.S Lake Forest, CA
Psych Assistant

Individual, couple and family therapy.
Direct and coordinate Autism programs and services.
Conduct workshops on Autism and related topics.
Provide services to a diverse cultural and clinical population.

6/2003-6/2006 Saddleback Health Center Mission Viejo, CA
Pre and Post Doc Intern

Conduct intake interviews and psychological assessments.
Provide individual, couple, and family therapy.
Work in a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Provide services to a diverse cultural and clinical population.

6/2005-5/2006 Michael Elliott and Associates Mission Viejo, CA
Psych Assistant

Conduct intake interviews and assessments.
Provide individual, couple and family therapy.

4/2002-8/2003 Autism Solutions for Kids Costa Mesa, CA
Program Coordinator

Design, implement and supervise in-home and school based ABA programs.
Conduct behavioral assessments and produce reports.
Provide training for new staff, teachers and private agencies.
Supervise teams of 2-10 consultants on intensive behavioral intervention cases.