David C. Holcomb, PhD (575) 646-2847 dholcomb@nmsu.edu Education Doctorate (PhD), APA-approved program in Counseling Psychology, 2002. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Master s degree (MA), Counseling Psychology, 1997. Lewis & Clark College Graduate School of Professional Studies, Portland, Oregon. Bachelor s degree (BA) (with honors), Psychology, 1994. Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. Supporting coursework in Sociology, Speech Communications, and Computer Science. Professional Experience Licensed Psychologist, (New Mexico license #1056), private practice, Center Through the Looking Glass, Las Cruces, New Mexico. October 2008 to present. Primary duties: Independent practitioner, providing individual, group, couples, and family counseling/psychotherapy with diverse populations; psychological assessment/testing; case documentation; report writing; off-site consultation. College Assistant Professor/Co-Director of Doctoral Training, New Mexico State University Counseling & Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. January 2009 to May 2011. Primary duties: Instruction of Masters- and PhD-level courses in Counseling Psychology, including practica courses; clinical supervision of PhD students; training directorship duties including admissions process for incoming students, advisement, and various administrative tasks. Licensed Psychologist, (Pennsylvania license #PS015621-inactive), SunPointe Health, State College, Pennsylvania. October 2004 to September 2008. Primary duties: Independent practitioner, providing individual, group, couples, and family counseling/psychotherapy with diverse populations; psychological assessment/testing; case documentation; report writing; off-site consultation and pro bono therapy services. Post-Doctoral Psychology Resident, Center for Mental Health, State College, Pennsylvania. October 2002 to October 2004. Primary duties: Psychological assessment and individual, group, couples, and family counseling/psychotherapy with diverse populations; client intakes, client resource allocation, and various administrative duties; case documentation and report writing. Substance Abuse Therapist/Intake Coordinator, Pyramid Healthcare, State College, Pennsylvania. October 2003 to March 2004. Primary duties: Intake assessment and service coordination for group and individual substance abuse therapy clients; DUI Intervention Group facilitation; case documentation and other administrative duties. Post-Doctoral Psychology Resident, The Meadows Psychiatric Center, Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. April 2003 to January 2004. Primary duties: Psychological assessment of psychiatric inpatient population at facility s satellite hospital unit in Sunbury, Pennsylvania; case documentation. Mental Health Counselor, New Mexico State University Counseling Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico. August 2000 to May 2001. Primary duties: Intake interviewing, assessment, and counseling with diverse student populations; crisis intake and intervention; diagnosis and treatment planning; appropriate referrals (including medication consultations) and resource allocation; case documentation and report writing. Professional Experience (continued)
Vita: David C. Holcomb, PhD 2 Graduate Assistant. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico. September 1998 to May 2001. Primary duties: Independent teaching, including course design and lesson planning, academic test construction, administrative duties (grading, record maintenance); teaching assistance for faculty-led courses, including academic test construction, administrative duties, lecturing; independent and faculty-led research assistance, including research project design and coordination, data collection and analysis, literature reviews, manuscript preparation. Mental Health Therapist. Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, Oregon. July 1997 to June 1998. Primary duties: Adult and child/adolescent psychiatric units: Individual psychotherapy for patients with varied diagnoses; group psychotherapy (social and coping skills training, symptom management, process and expressive therapy groups), community resource access and coordination; discharge planning; crisis intake, assessment, stabilization and treatment; milieu management; case documentation. Mental Health Therapist. Providence Portland Medical Center Partial Hospital Program. August 1997 to June 1998. Part-time/on-call status. Primary duties: Aftercare program for former psychiatric unit patients: Individual case management (brief psychotherapy, resource allocation and coordination, medication and symptom management); group psychotherapy (social and coping skills training, medication and symptom management); medical unit outreach and intake interviewing (psychosocial assessment of suitability for services); case documentation; administrative duties (case billing, group scheduling). Residential Manager. Providence Adult Day Treatment Services, Portland, Oregon. June 1996 to July 1997. Part-time status. Primary duties: Group housing (3 separate facilities) for adults diagnosed with varied chronic mental illnesses: Milieu management; medication management; group psychotherapy (social and coping skills training, medication and symptom management, process groups); individual psychotherapy; resident conflict arbitration; crisis intervention; intake and discharge coordination; case documentation. Case Manager. Columbia River Mental Health Services, Vancouver, Washington. July 1994 to December 1995. Part-time status. Primary duties: Supported living program for adults diagnosed with varied chronic mental illnesses living in community settings: Brief psychotherapy and social skills training; resource allocation and coordination; work skills rehabilitation; assistance and training with activities of daily living; crisis assessment and intervention; intake assessment and treatment planning; case documentation. Teaching Experience Course: Appraisal Theory & Technique (CEP 542). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Fall 2009 & 2010 semesters. Selection, administration, and interpretation of tests and other assessment methods. Topics included reliability, validity, norms, cultural factors, and ethics related to appraisal. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading. Course: Diagnosis & Treatment Planning (CEP 551/651). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Fall 2009 & 2010 semesters. Appraisal and conceptualization of mental disorders and other problems through diagnostic interviewing using the DSM. Treatment planning for counseling with children, adolescents, and adults. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading. Cross-listed Masters & doctoral student course. Teaching Experience (continued)
Vita: David C. Holcomb, PhD 3 Course: Group Work Theory & Practicum (CEP 677). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Spring 2009, 2010, & 2011 semesters. Application of theory in group work with clients and in supervising group leaders in training. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading; weekly group and individual clinical supervision of doctoral student group leaders. Course: Group Work Theory & Technique (CEP 566). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Spring 2009 & 2010 semesters. Instruction of theory and applied skills in group work; in-class group experiences; membership in PhD-student led training/growth groups. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading; weekly in-class group experiences. Course: Career/Life Planning and Vocational Assessment (CEP 552/652). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Spring 2011 semester. Instruction and application of theory, counseling technique, and assessment in career/vocational work with clients. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading. Cross-listed Masters & doctoral student course. Course: Appraisal of Personality (CEP 548/648). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Spring 2010 semester. Selection, administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing using major objective and projective tests of personality. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading. Course: Addictions Counseling (CEP 556/656). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Summer I 2010 semester. Emphasis on alcohol and other psychoactive substance abuse. Also includes eating disorders, gambling, and other addictive behaviors. Covers review of psychopharmacology, assessment, and diagnosis with the major focus on treatment and professional issues. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading. Crosslisted Masters & doctoral student course. Guest Lecture: Applications of Psychological Testing and Assessment to Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment. The Pennsylvania State University (University Park campus), State College, PA. Counseling Psychology Department, Doctoral-level Psychodiagnostics course, Fall 2004 semester. Course Instructor: Sarah Franze, PhD Two-hour lecture, supporting case presentations, and roleplays demonstrating potential approaches with testing-identified mental health disorders. Course: Individual Assessment (PC 6525). Argosy University (DC Campus), Professional Counseling Program, Washington, DC. Spring 2003 semester, two sections; Spring 2004 semester, one section. Master s-level course, Professional Counseling and Forensic programs. Foundations, principles, and counseling applications of psychological assessment. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading. Course: Practicum Seminar (PC 6400). Argosy University (DC Campus), Professional Counseling Program, Washington, DC. Spring and Summer 2003 semesters. Online Master s-level course. Enable students to reflect on practicum experiences and to acquire additional skills and professional characteristics useful in field training. Primary duties: Weekly instruction online (two on-campus sessions per semester), curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design, grading. Teaching Experience (continued)
Vita: David C. Holcomb, PhD 4 Course: Introduction to Counseling (CEP 451G). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Fall 2000 and Spring 2001 semesters. Weekend College (non-traditional students) undergraduate course. Foundations and principles of psychological and related forms of counseling. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading. Course: Human Relations Skills Training (CEP 300). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Spring 2000 semester. Undergraduate course. Theories and approaches to enhanced interpersonal skills, with direct practice and application of skills. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading, facilitating skill practice sessions. Course: Gender Roles in Education (CEP 320). New Mexico State University, Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Fall 1999 semester. Undergraduate course. Physiological and psychological theories of gender and gender role formation and maintenance; personal, social, political, and organizational consequences and reactions. Primary duties: Weekly instruction, curriculum design and text selection, assignment and test design and grading. Internships & Practica Pre-Doctoral Clinical Psychology Internship. Washington DC Department of Mental Health, Psychology Training Department, St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington DC; September 2001 to September, 2002. APA-approved internship program. 2000 hours of direct client/patient contact: Individual and group psychotherapy with culturally-diverse inpatient and outpatient populations; psychological assessment with inpatient and outpatient populations; consultation services for multidisciplinary treatment teams; intakes and treatment planning; documentation and assessment report writing. Major clinical rotations: Acute inpatient units, geropsychology inpatient units, continuing treatment (long-term) inpatient units, day treatment program units, and outpatient services clinics. Minor rotation: Legal services (forensics) outpatient division. 325 hours of professional development and clinical seminars; 200 hours of individual supervision; 50 hours of group supervision. Clinical supervisors: Ailsa Coakley, Psy.D. (Training Director), Richard Bagster-Collins, Ed.D., Rick Bullock, PhD, Janet Fay-Dumaine, Psy.D., Roy Hamilton, PhD, Michael Moran, PhD, Andrew Schwartz, M.D., Trudy Summers, PhD Appraisal Practicum (Doctoral level). Las Cruces Public School System, Las Cruces, New Mexico; January 2001 to May 2001. 12 hours of direct contact performing psychological assessment of public school students (K-12) for Special Education placement screening. 16 hours of individual supervision, 24 hours of group supervision. Clinical supervisor: Martin Greer, PhD Supervision Practicum (Doctoral level). New Mexico State University Counseling Psychology Training Clinic, Las Cruces, New Mexico; September 2000 to December 2000. 52 hours of supervisee contact (direct individual and live supervision) with masters-level counseling practicum students; conducted weekly group supervision of masters-level counseling students. 16 hours of individual supervision, 34 hours of group supervision. Clinical supervisor: Eve Adams, PhD Internships & Practica (continued)
Vita: David C. Holcomb, PhD 5 Family Counseling Practicum (Doctoral level). New Mexico State University Counseling Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico; May 2000 to July 2000. 25 hours of client contact (families and couples), family assessment, administration and interpretation of standardized instruments, treatment planning, and referral coordination. 5 hours of individual supervision, 12 hours of group supervision. Clinical supervisor: Charles Huber, PhD Advanced Individual Counseling Practicum (Doctoral level). New Mexico State University Counseling Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico; September 1999 to May2000. 76 hours of client contact (individual adult and group work), intake assessment, administration and interpretation of psychological tests, treatment planning, and referral coordination. 30 hours of individual supervision, 60 hours of group supervision. Clinical supervisors: Karen Schaefer, PhD, Corey Vas, PhD, Peggy Kaczmarek, PhD Individual Counseling Practicum (Doctoral level). New Mexico State University Counseling Psychology Training Clinic, Las Cruces, New Mexico; September 1998 to December 1998. 32 hours of client contact (individual adults), assessment and interpretation of psychological tests, treatment planning and referral coordination. 15 hours of individual supervision, 15 hours of group supervision. Clinical supervisor: Michael Waldo, PhD Group Counseling Practicum (Doctoral level). New Mexico State University Counseling Psychology Training Clinic / Southwest Counseling Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico; January, 1999 to May 1999. 34 hours of client contact (two separate adult counseling groups: Men s issues, leadership skills), psychoeducational research and group presentation, supervision and evaluation of student coleaders. 15 hours of individual supervision, 15 hours of group supervision. Clinical supervisor: Rod Merta, PhD Master s-level Counseling Psychology Internship. William Temple House, Portland, Oregon; August 1996 to June 1997. Counseling and social service charitable organization. 241 hours of client contact (individual, couples, and family counseling), intake assessment. 103 hours of professional development seminars and clinical training. 35 hours of individual supervision, 61 hours of group supervision. Clinical supervisors: Susan Bettis, PhD, Ed Versteeg, Psy.D. Additional Training Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Training. Center for Mental Health, State College, Pennsylvania; September 2003. Training in methods and application of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) with individuals and groups involved in traumatic experiences. Instructor: Craig Walters, LCSW Forensic Psychology Training. U.S. Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC), FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia; December 2001. Orientation to the FBI's NCAVC forensic psychology program, with instruction and training in psychological profiling of violent offenders, including risk assessment. Instructor: Special Agent Supervisor Gene Rugala, PhD Crisis Intervention Training. St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington DC; December 2001. 12-hour didactic and experiential instruction for intervening in situations involving verbally and/or physically aggressive individuals. Instructed in crisis intervention models, appropriate therapeutic and physical responses, and post-intervention debriefing techniques. Instructors: Robert Smith, R.N., Brenda Latiphe, Ed.S. (Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc.). Additional Training (continued)
Vita: David C. Holcomb, PhD 6 Existential Theory and Psychotherapy Seminar. Lake Oswego, Oregon; February 1995 to May 1995. 16-hour didactic and experiential instruction in theory and practice of James Bugental's existential theory and approach to counseling and psychotherapy; practical demonstrations and applications of strategies and techniques. Instructor: Russell D. Miars, PhD Consultation & Outreach Clinical Program Development. Long Term Structured Residence, State College, Pennsylvania. June 2003 to October 2004. Independent consultation designing and supporting implementation of client-specific behavioral modification programs with chronically mentally ill persons transitioning to community living; Therapeutic Community staff trainings and resident skills group facilitation. Co-sponsored by the Center for Mental Health and Community Services Group, Centre County, Pennsylvania. Avoidant Personality: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations In-service sponsored by the Center for Mental Health, State College, Pennsylvania. January 2004. Two-session, 2 hour in-service. Empirical and theoretical approaches to understanding, diagnosing, and providing therapeutic treatment for individuals with avoidant personality styles or Avoidant Personality Disorder. Treating Co-Existing Anxiety Disorders in Substance Abuse Populations In-service sponsored by Clear Concepts Counseling, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. December 2003. Single-session, 2 hour in-service. Presented research regarding co-existing anxiety and substance abuse disorders; provided detailed treatment protocols based in empirically-supported approaches. Change Readiness and Motivational Interviewing with Substance-Abusing Clients In-service sponsored by Clear Concepts Counseling, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. September 2003. Single-session, 2 hour in-service. Awareness enhancement and skills training for staff of out-patient substance abuse and dual-diagnosis treatment agency; focused on understanding and enhancing client motivation for change. Understanding and Working with Borderline Personality Disorder In-service sponsored by Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College, Pennsylvania. June 2003. Single-session, 2 hour in-service. Awareness enhancement and skills training for staff of in-patient psychiatric unit regarding patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Identification of Substance Abuse in Adolescents: Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms, Identification Techniques, Prevention Strategies, and Available Resources Conference co-sponsored by the Communities That Care Initiative and the Centre County Partnership for Community Health, State College, Pennsylvania. April 2003. Single-session, 2 hour presentation. Awareness enhancement and skills training for clinicians and other concerned individuals regarding adolescent substance abuse. Presenter/co-author: Timothy Derstine, M.D. Psychological Testing in Psychiatric Practice Presentation sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Psychiatrists Journal Club, State College, PA. November 2002. Single-session, 3 hour workshop. Awareness enhancement for psychiatrists regarding the role of psychological assessment and uses of specific techniques and instruments within psychiatric practice. Co-sponsored by private pharmaceutical company. Consultation & Outreach (continued)
Vita: David C. Holcomb, PhD 7 Multicultural Training for Campus Resident Assistants Workshop sponsored by the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology / New Mexico State University Office of Campus Housing, Las Cruces, New Mexico. September 2000. Single-session, 3 hour workshop. Awareness enhancement and skills training for campus housing residential assistants, focused on broadening cultural knowledge and communication strategies with diverse student populations. Supervisor: Eve Adams, PhD Moving Closer, Getting Away: Balancing Couple Time and Individual Time in Intimate Relationships Workshop sponsored by the Family Resilience Project Summer Program / New Mexico State University Counseling Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico. June 2000. Single-session, 2 hour workshop. Awareness enhancement and skills training for couples and families, focused on personal boundaries using a Structural Family Therapy approach. Supervisor: Charles Huber, PhD Program Development & Administration Buprenorphine (Suboxone) Maintenance Treatment, Center for Mental Health, State College, Pennsylvania. September 2003 to October 2004. Co-developed with Dr. Timothy Derstine, M.D. Medical and psychosocial treatment for individuals diagnosed with opioid dependence. Developed patient screening criteria; coordinated and administered client intakes and initial interview; assessed client motivation and treatment readiness; coordinated resource allocation, physician scheduling, and counseling/psychotherapy for appropriate clients; provided group and individual therapy for clients in the program. Research Experience Dissertation Research. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico. January 1999 to July 2002. Quantitative research of the impact of ethnicity on therapeutic bond. Duties included comprehensive literature review, instrument administration, data collection, coordination, and statistical interpretation of results. Dissertation successfully defended, June 2002. Dissertation chair: Luis Vázquez, PhD Research Assistant. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico. August 1998 to September 1999. Research project focused on multicultural counseling, ethnic identity, and therapeutic bond. Primary duties: Independent research, literature review, manuscript co-authorship. Faculty supervisor: Luis Vázquez, PhD Research Assistant. Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon. September 1995 to April 1996. Research and intervention project focused on preventing racial violence in public schools. Primary duties: Literature review, selection of instruments, written report of early findings. Faculty supervisors: Joan Polansky, PhD, Michael Salzman, PhD Research Presentations Annual Multicultural Research Symposium. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, November 1999. Holcomb, D. C., Vázquez, L. A., & Vázquez, E. G. (1999). Ethnic Experience and Therapeutic Bond: Differences Between Cross-Cultural and Same-Culture Counseling. Professional Affiliations
Vita: David C. Holcomb, PhD 8 New Mexico Psychological Association (NMPA) Member 2009 to present. Central Pennsylvania Psychological Association (CPPA) Member, 2004 to present. Public Relations officer (website design and execution), 2004-2005. American Psychological Association (APA). Member, 2002 to present. Student affiliate, 1995 to 2002. APA Division 17 (Counseling Psychology). Student affiliate, 1998 to 2002. American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS). Affiliate, 1995 to 2002. APAGS Campus Representative, New Mexico State University, 1998 to 1999. APAGS Campus Representative, Lewis & Clark College, 1995 to 1997. Doctoral Students Association (DSA). New Mexico State University, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology. Universitychartered graduate student group. Member, 1998 to 2002. President, May 1999 to May 2000. Revised April 2011. References available upon request.