VALB Internship Brochure 2025-2026

Updated September 23, 2024

Degree: Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology, 2019 VA Hire: 2023 E-mail address: Brynne.MacPhail@va.gov Licensure: California (2023) Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-behavioral & dialectical behavior therapies

Areas of Clinical Specialization: Cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT); Serious Mental Illness (SMI); Substance Use; Psychological assessment Teaching/Training Interests: Cognitive-behavioral therapy; treatment of serious mental illness; psychological assessment; professional development

MARTINEZ, Audrey E. Current VA Position: Suicide Prevention Coordinator Training Rotation: Suicide Prevention Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology Degree: Ph.D., Loma Linda University VA Hire: 2022 E-mail address: audrey.martinez2@va.gov Licensure: California (2017) Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral

Areas of Clinical Specialization: Suicide Prevention and Postvention, mental health first aid, trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure, EMDR, cognitive processing therapy, Gottman therapy Professional Organizations: American Psychological Association, Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA), LACPA Ethics Committee Teaching/Training Interests: Evidence-based suicide risk assessment and mitigation practices

MESA, Heather M. Current VA Position: Inpatient Staff psychologist

Training Rotation: Inpatient Mental Health Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology Degree: Psy.D., Alliant University, 2021; M.S.W., Loma Linda University, 2012 VA Hire: 2024 E-mail address: heather.mesa2@va.gov Licensure: California (2024) Theoretical Orientation: CBT with an emphasis in multicultural and biopsychosocial approach Motivational Interviewing Areas of Clinical Specialization: Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, Trauma, SMI, Inpatient Group Psychotherapy, Maternal Mental Health, Hospital Consultation -Liaison Teaching/Training Interests: Intersectionality of health, trauma, and cognitive functioning. MONCRIEFFE, Kristina Current VA Position: Staff Psychologist; Medical Psychology, Consultation-Liaison Psychology Training Rotation: Outpatient Medical Psychology & Inpatient Consultation-Liaison Psychology Service Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology; Rehabilitation Psychology Fellowship (VA Long Beach Healthcare System)

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