A Pre-Doctoral Psychology Program for Students living in the San Francisco Bay Area!
Key Components of the Stress and Health Research Assessment Core:
- Work with a team composed of psychologists, psychiatrists, and scientists who are experts in conducting research on the effects of stress
- Students have multiple opportunities to attend UCSF and SFVA training in addition to their weekly SHRP training, with specialized training in PTSD assessment
- Formulate diagnostic profiles, write reports and work with team to determine study eligibility and treatment outcomes of clinical research
SHRP Supplementary Practicum
What are the roles of practicum students in the Stress and Health Research Program?
- Practicum students conduct structured clinical interviews at the San Francisco VA Medical Center for research projects with the Stress and Health Research Program (SHRP).
Program Format
- 8-10 hours per week of Assessment battery administration with Veteran and civilian research participants (1-2 integrated batteries per week)
- Training: 2 hours per week
- Group Supervision: 2 hours each week (case conference)
- Individual Supervision: 2 hours per month
Position Requirements
- M.A./M.S. degree in clinical or counseling psychology or equivalent (2nd year in PhD or PsyD doctoral program)
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses
- Availability of at least 14 hours weekly at the SFVA required
- Availability for a weekly training and case conference from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Tuesdays
- Previous experience in research and diagnostic assessment (SCID & CAPS) preferred
- Knowledge and previous experience in the assessment of PTSD and SUD preferred
Meet the 2024-2025 Stress and Health Research Assessment Core!
Sharon Stovezky, M.A., is a graduate student working towards her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute. Sharon has trained as an individual and group therapist at the VA, a community-based trauma clinic, and a substance abuse community mental health clinic. She has also worked as a research assistant at UCSF and the VA.
Sarah Tiffin, M.A., is a graduate student at The Wright Institute working toward her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Sarah has trained as a school-based therapist working with children and their families and currently works at a community mental health clinic in the East Bay specializing in adults with trauma.
Noa Dunevich, B.S., is a graduate student at Palo Alto University currently working towards her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Noa has trained as a mental health therapist at the VA and community mental health clinics where she provides trauma-informed services. She also conducts research on early intervention for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Chris Calzada, M.S., is working toward his doctorate in the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program at Palo Alto University (PAU). Chris has trained as a mental health therapist at PAU's community mental health clinic and El Camino Health Hospital's inpatient psychiatric unit. He has also worked as an extern research assistant at SFVA/UCSF Addiction Research Lab.
Cindy Alvarenga, M.A., is a graduate student working towards her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute. Cindy is very passionate about serving historically marginalized communities, with a special passion for Latinx populations. She has previously worked as a clinician in various community mental health clinics and school settings.
Stephanie (Steph) Eyre, M.A., is a graduate student working towards her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. She has experience providing psychotherapy to adults and older adults at numerous settings including the VA, community mental health, and at a university. Prior to her graduate school training, Steph worked for a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team meeting individuals out in the community to provide de-escalation and stabilization services, and also worked as a wilderness therapy field staff.
Part-time Assessment Staff
Naomi Kosman-Weiner, Psy.D., joined Assessment Core during the 2022-2023 training year. Since the end of her practicum experience with SHRP, Naomi has transitioned to a staff role as a per diem clinical assessor.
Stress and Health Assessment Core Alumni
2023-2024 Cohort
- Ashley Mullin – Palo Alto University
- Elizabeth (Iz) Nicklas, M.A., M.S – Palo Alto University
- Julia Price – Wright Institute
- Erica Morasse – Wright Institute
- Steven Tran – PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium
- Jason Woodruff – Palo Alto University
2022-2023 Cohort
- Liz Roskey, M.A. – Wright Institute
- Induni Wickramasinghe, M.S. – Palo Alto University
- Adriana Costa – Wright Institute
- Erika Roach – UC Berkeley
- Lexie Thomas, LMFT – Wright Institute
- Naomi Kosman-Wiener – Wright Institute