Tal Rapaport, Psy.D
16161 Ventura Blvd.
,
Suite #
224
Encino
CA 91436
818-789-2222 818-730-5586
www.talrapaport.com email- [email protected]
www.talrapaport.com email- [email protected]
Work Experience:
Clinical Psychologist Private Practice
Encino , CA 2002-Present
Clinical Psychologist Private Practice
Encino , CA 2002-Present
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Conduct psychological evaluation, testing, and reports include MMPI – 2, HTP, Rorschach, WISC and WAIS, Achievement tests, and more.
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Conduct psychoeducational evaluation, clinical observations.
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Conduct assessment and reports for IHSS and Conservatorship
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Conduct individual, family, and couple therapy at a private practice setting to children, adolescence and adults with various mood, personality, learning disabilities, and relational disorders.
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Conduct psychological testing and evaluation for potential egg donors and surrogacy. Specialize in individual and couple treatment of patients with infertility and productivity issues.
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Specialize in premarital counseling, divorce counseling, custody / child evaluation, and step / blended family counseling.
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Use play therapy and psychodrama to enhance identification and expression of feelings among patients.
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Conduct Parenting workshops at different private organization on the developmental levels, behaviors and parent-child relationships.
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Conduct presentation to various private organizations on relationships, marriage consultation and other psychological issues.
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Assess and write evaluations for child custody and any other custody issue reports.
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Assess, evaluate and prepare psychological reports in order to evaluate cognitive and emotional well being of children for appropriate academic placements.
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Participate in SST and IEP meetings as needed to assess with the academic placement of children with various academic difficulties, learning disabilities, autism, and more.
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Coordinator of Shape, Shake and Shine – weight management and self-esteem group, a multidisciplinary team which include psychologist, nutritionist, and physical trainers, for children ages 6-18.
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Conduct social skills groups for ages 6-16.
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Conduct support groups for families who deal with physical illnesses (e.g., cancer) and conduct support groups for siblings of children with special needs (e.g., autism).
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Testing and psychological evaluation reports and assessment.
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Provide clinical supervision to psychological assistants.
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Provide clinical consultation to professionals who seek additional therapeutic guidance.
Instructor
Alliant
University
Alhambra, CA 2004-Present
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Teaching instructor for “Introduction to Family System”
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Teaching instructor for “Family System Interventions”
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Prepared class lessons, tests, and study materials.
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Evaluated students performances and learning skills of material.
Clinical Psychologist
Eretz
Alliance Hebrew Academy
Tarzana
, CA
2002-Present
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Conducted assessment and therapy to children with various behavioral issues.
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Presented lectures to parents at PTA
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Provided consultation and supervision to teachers and staff on various developmental stages and behavioral issues presented by children at the school.
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Conducted parenting workshops to parents at the school
Postdoctoral & Staff Therapist,
Child & Family
Center
Santa Clarita
, CA 2001
-2003
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Conducted individual, group, and family therapy in a school base setting (Canyon High School) and clinical setting with children, adolescence, and adults with various mood, personality, learning disabilities, and relational disorders.
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Assessed and conducted Parenting Workshops (Adlerian “STEP”) at three different levels (birth to 5, 5 to 12, Teens) to parents at the clinic to increase positive interaction of parent-child and to decrease maladaptive behavior at home and at school.
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Prepared and presented lectures to staff on various psychological topics
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Supervised interns at predoctoral level
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Conducted assessment batteries (e.g., HTP, Roarchach, WISC III, WAIS, MMPI, CDI, WJ-R, VMI, RATC, RCMAS, and other projective testing measurments) in order to assess the cognitive and social/emotional functioning of patients.
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Participated in IEP as the representative of the School Based Mental Health Department as well as working with social workers, teachers, school psychologist, and counselors in a multidimensional fashion within the school system.
Predoctoral Intern
Verdugo Mental Health School Base Program
Glendale, CA 2000-2001
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Conducted individual, group, and family therapy in a school base setting and Head Start programs with children, adolescence, and adults with mood, personality, learning disabilities, and relational disorders.
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Conducted Parenting Classes (“Catch Them Being Good”) to parents and staff in Head Start programs, Middle and Elementary schools, to increase positive interaction of parent-child and to decrease maladaptive behaviors at home and school.
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Participated and presented cases in multidisciplinary team in IEP and SST meetings for treatment and intervention puposes.
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Presented cases for training, treatment, and intervention puposes.
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Conducted assessment batteries to assess cognitive and social/emotional functioning.
School Therapist
Community
Day School
Pasadena
, CA
2000-2001
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Conducted individual and group therapy in a high risk school base setting to adolescence and adults with oppositional and conduct disorders, mood, personalities, and relational disorders.
Predoctoral Intern
Children, Youth & Family Services Consortium
Pasadena
, CA
1999-2000
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Conducted individual, group, and family therapy in school base setting with adolescence, children, and adults with mood, personality, substance abuse, sexual and physical abuse, and learning disabilities disorders.
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Participated and presented cases in multidisciplinary team meetings for treatment and intervention purposes.
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Conducted assessment batteries (e.g., WISC III, WAIS, MMPI, WJ-R, VMI, Roarchach, and more) as well as report write-up in order to assess the cognitive and social/emotional functioning of patients.
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Conducted presentations to teachers and staff at the school setting on issues of learning disability, ADHD, cognitive and emotional development stages of adolescence, and eating disorders.
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Conducted crisis interventions to assess individuals at various distress level and situations, including interventions with suicidal persons, sexual and physical abuse.
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Reported cases of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse to DCFS for further investigation.
Predoctoral Intern
The Maple Counseling Center
Beverly Hills
, CA
1998-1999
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Conducted individual and couple therapy in an outpatient setting to adults and children with mood, personality, and substance abuse disorders, and PTSD.
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Participated in a “crisis line” and conducted crisis assessment and intervention to individuals with various distress levels.
Instructor
Southern International College
Sherman
Oaks, CA 1998-2000
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Taught courses in a college setting (Anthropology, Sociology and cultures, Multicultural Lab, Psychology)
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Participated in staff meetings
Special Ed Coordinator/Teacher
Ner Ma’arav Jewish School
Granada Hills
, CA
1994-1996
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Designed and implemented teaching techniques for children with learning disabilities to improve their self-esteem, social skills, and peer relationships within school and home environments.
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Developed and implemented workshops for parents and staff to increase empathy and involvement with learning disabled children in their classrooms and homes.
Hebrew Teacher
Alonim
Hebrew School
Agoura Hills
, CA
1994-1996
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Taught Hebrew, Judaic Studies, History of Israel – 3
rd
grade
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Designed and implemented social events for adolescents to increase their social and peer relationship skills, facilitated individuation process, and increase self-esteem.
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Designed and implemented presentations and discussions for groups of Israeli youths, experiencing school and family problems to increase anger management and conflict resolution skills, address issues of loss and cultural displacement, and facilitated acculturation process.
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Consulted with groups of Israeli parents regarding their own and their children acculturation issue and difficulties to form a sense of group cohesion and identity.
Counselor
“Knowing Your Enemy” Educational Camp
Kfar Shalom, Israel 1996
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Participated in a multidisciplinary team to form interventions to increase empathy and conflict resolution skills among participants who consisted of adolescents from various Arabic countries and Israel.
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Conducted presentations to adolescents from various Arabic countries and Israel to increase empathy and understanding of each others experiences and perspective on the Middle-East conflict.
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Group Facilitator for discussions with teens focus on solution strategies, conflict resolution skills, trust, and sensitivity to individual differences, and understanding of racial and political issues.
Counselor
Raider Eating Disorder Institute
Encino
, CA
1995
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Conducted inpatient individual and group therapy with adolescents with Anorexia and Bulimia disorder
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Participated and presented cases in multidisciplinary team meetings for treatment and discharge planning purposes.
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Participated in developing and implementing therapeutic workshops for adolescents with eating disorders and their families.
Lecturer Student Talk About Race
LAUSD Northridge, CA 1995-1996
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Lead student groups in discussions of racial issues to increase empathy and understanding among adolescents of different races and cultural backgrounds and to decrease tension among local gangs.
Language Skills:
Bilangual which include English and Hebrew
Military Services:
Commander, Israeli Defense Forces
1991-1992
Education:
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California
School of Professional Psychology, Alliant, Los Angeles Campus
Individual, Family, and Child Emphasis
1999-2001
Doctoral Degree (Psy.D)
Sigma Cum Laude (GPA=3.9)
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California
School of Professional Psychology, Alliant, Los Angeles Campus
Individual, Family, and Child Emphasis
1997-1999 Master Degree (M.S)
Sigma Cum Laude (GPA=3.8)
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California
State University
of Northridge
1993-1996
Bachelor Degree (B.S)
Sigma Cum Laude (GPA=3.8)
Workshop Presentations / Publications / Projects:
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“The Self Within the Relationship: How to achieve and survive the process of Differentiation.”
Presentation based on Bowen Theory of Differentiation and David Snarch, Ph.D
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“The Dilemma Within A Miracle”
Qualitative Research, analysis and meta analysis on the psychological implications of multifetal pregnancy reduction on the individual, couple, and family system.
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“The Dilemma Within A Miracle”
Published the booklet for the use of physicians, mental health professionals, and patients who deal with infertility and multifetal pregnancy reduction. The booklet offers information, interventions, and coping skills.
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“Learning Disabilities At Home and School: Practical Applications.”
Workshop for parents and staff, provided information and practical interventions to be used at home and school.
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“Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa: Assessment and Interventions”
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“STEP – Practical Parenting Workshop”
Workshops for parents and educators, for ages 0-12 and 12-18. Provides understanding of developmental stages, parenting skills, communication techniques, foundations of parent-child relationship, and interventions to be used as home and school.
Academic Ogranizations and Honors:
Multicultural Psychology Association
Psi Chi
Honor roll 1993-1996, California State University of Northridge
Dean’s List 1993-1996, California State University of Northridge
Sigma Cum Laude 1996 California State University of Northridge
1999 California School of Professional Psychology
2001 California School of Proferssional Psychology
Alpha Phi Sorority
*References Available Upon Request*