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STEVEN JOHN PHILLIPSON, Ph.D.
Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy
137 East 36th Street, Suite #4
New York, NY 10016
(212)686-6886 ~ fax (212)686-0943
EDUCATION:
LICENSE:New York State #10863June 1991
Ph.D.Clinical and School Psychology
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
APA Accreditation (Full)
December 1989
School Psychologist Certification:August 1986
M.A.Clinical Psychology
Towson State University
Towson, MD
May 1984
B.S.Psychology
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA
May 1982
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy
American Psychological Association
CHI-BETA-PHI National Honor Science Fraternity
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
New York State Psychological Association
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1997 to presentCENTER FOR COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
137 East 36th Street
Suite #4
New York, NY 10016 (212)686-6886
Position: Clinical Director
Provide cognitive-behavioral supervision to pre-licensed staff, Conduct individual and group therapy to an urban outpatient clinical population, specifically specializing in the treatment of anxiety related disorders, couples counseling, and sexual dysfunctions.
1989 - 1997INSTITUTE FOR BEHAVIOR THERAPY
137 East 36th Street
New York, NY 10016
Position: Senior Staff Psychologist
Individual and group cognitive-behavior therapy with specialization in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, couples counseling, and sexual dysfunctions. Provided supervision for non-licensed staff.
1991 - Present
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
1 University Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11201
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
441 E. Fordham Rd.
Bronx, NY 10458
Position: Graduate Practicum Supervisor
Providing training and supervision for Ph.D. candidates in both group and individual cognitive-behavior therapy.
June 1986-
August 1990
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Hempstead, NY 11550
Position: Adjunct Instructor in Psychology
Supervisor: Dr. J. Vane, Department Chairperson
1985 - 1987MONMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tinton Falls, NJ
Position: School Psychologist, Per diem assessments.
1979 - 1982LYNCHBURG COLLEGE
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Position: Laboratory Assistant
Supervision of introductory psychology lab sessions. Grading both objective and essay introduction to psychology exams. Grading introductory laboratory reports. Training of first-year laboratory assistants during second and third years.
1979 - 1980MARLBORO PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Route 520
Marlboro, NJ
Position: Human Services Technician
Monitoring behavior as a function of medication levels. Coordination of daily activities. Implementing behavior modification programs. Report writing/progress notes.
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS:
June 1983-
June 1984
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY/
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
and JOHN F. KENNEDY INSTITUTE
707 Broadway
Baltimore, MD
Position: Predoctoral Intern, Department of Behavioral Psychology
Participation in the interdisciplinary evaluation and management of problems associated with developmental disabilities. Direct assessment and treatment of behavioral deficits and disorders in a variety of pediatric populations. Provision of systematic training in behavior management skills to parents and families of mentally and physically handicapped children. Consultation with other disciplines and agencies providing services to the developmentally disabled. Biofeedback treatment for pediatric behavioral/medical problems of both an inpatient and outpatient population.
Supervisor: Terry Page, Ph.D.
Director of Clinical Services,
Division of Behavioral Psychology
July 1986-
July 1987
INSTITUTE FOR BEHAVIOR THERAPY
137 East 36th Street
New York, NY 10016
Position: Predoctoral Fellow
Implementation of cognitive-behavioral approaches toward an adult out-patient population, through individual and group therapy. Application of bio-behavioral technology to a behavioral medicine population (e.g. migraine headaches, hypertension, etc.).
September 1985-
June 1986
FREEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Freeport, NY 11520
Position: School Psychology Intern
Administration and interpretation of psychoeducational test batteries. Provide systematic instruction and devise behavioral protocols for special education staff.
PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS:
1985 - 1987PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH CENTER
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11550
Duties: Devise and implement behavioral management programs for adults, children, and parents. Aptitude, achievement, and personality assessments for children and adults.
Supervisor: Robert Motta, Ph.D.
1985KINGS PARK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Kings Park, Long Island, NY
Duties: Conduct both individual and group counseling sessions for clients on an acute ward.
Supervisor: Thomas Garrett, Ph.D.
1985 - 1986STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - FARMINGDALE
Counseling Center
Farmingdale, NY
Duties: Conduct intake interviews, and provide diagnosis using DSM-III nosology.
Supervisor: Andrew Burger, Ph.D.
PRESENTATIONS:
Treatment of the Obsessive-Compulsive Disordered Client. Current lecturer at the Institute For Behavior Therapy's Continuing Education Program (APA accreditation).
Recent Advances in the Understanding and Treatment of the Purely Obsessional and Responsibility O.C. Presentation given at the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation (Philadelphia Chapter), October 10, 1993.
Treatment of the Obsessive-Compulsive Disordered Client. Presentation given at St. Barnabus Hospital, Bronx, NY, January 1993.
An Evening with Dr. Steven Phillipson: Treatment of the Purely Obsessional and Other Matters. Nationally distributed film produced for the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (National Headquarters, New Haven, CT.), 1991.
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
Phillipson, S.J. (1994). Speak of the Devil. Article published in the OCD Newsletter. New Haven: The OC Foundation.
Phillipson, S.J. (1992). Guilt beyond a reasonable Doubt. Article published in the OCD Newsletter. New Haven: The OC Foundation.
Phillipson, S.J. (1991). Thinking the unthinkable. Article published in the OCD Newsletter. New Haven: The OC Foundation.
Phillipson, S.J. (1990). The relationship of bulimia and restraint to weight loss success among obese patients. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Hofstra University, New York.
Parrish, J., Capriatti, R., Warzack, B., Phillipson, S.J., & Wells, T. (1985). Multi-variant analysis of juvenile fire setters. Paper presented at AABT in Houston, Texas.
Barry, B.A., Martell, C.R., & Phillipson, S.J. (1989). Bulimia food ruminations and obsessive compulsiveness. Paper presented at South Western Psychological Association in Houston, Texas.
Phillipson, S.J. (1984). A comparative study in the treatment of anorexia nervosa: cognitive vs.pharmacological approach. Unpublished masters thesis, Towson State University, MD.
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