Curriculum Vitae (as of June 2015)

RHONDA E. GREENBERG, PSY.D.

Psychotherapy and Trauma Therapy LLC

Licensed Psychologist: NJ License: #SI00354500 PA License: #PS008601-L

66 Macculloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 2101 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

973-267-7767 (o) 215-322-1857(f)

ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION  TORTURE AND PERSECUTION  PERSONAL INJURY ABUSE &VIOLENCECATASTROPHIC

ForensicConsulting, EvaluationTestimony, OutpatientPsychotherapy

Forensic psychologistevaluatorprovides comprehensive evaluations that routinely withstand in depth scrutiny. Career hallmarked by promoting change and justice for victims of egregiouscrimeand those suffering from trauma and persecution. Experience with evaluations of individuals with criminal activity and immigration issues, asylum, trafficking, Hardship Waivers and personal injury. Clinicalandforensicpsychologistwithimpeccableintegrityandcompassionateapproachinassistingvictimsof trauma heal and grow through available research based individualized therapy modalities or for psychological evaluations.

EDUCATION ______

St. Johns University, Queens, NY Postdoctoral Certificate program in Forensic Psychology, Completed course work in forensic psychology foundations and civil law. Scheduled to complete program in 2015-2016

Physicians for Human Rights: Advance Training Forensic Evaluations of Immigrant Children, June 2015

Harvard University,Mastery Program in Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery Certificate Program. Grad May 2011. Professor/ Supervisor: Richard Mollica, MD, Director, Harvard Refugee Program

Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University Doctor of Psychology, Psy.D., Applied Psychology, Graduation May 1994

Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto Masters of Arts Credits, Applied Psychology, Attendance: 1982-1984

York University, Canada Bachelors of Arts- Honors, BA Hons, Major: Psychology, Graduation 1982

American Board of Forensic Psychology, ongoing courses NYU, School of Continuing Education, Global Affairs, coursework

PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSES: NJ and PA______

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES ______

Outpatient Psychotherapy and Evaluation
Psychotherapy and Trauma Therapy, LLC, Director and Owner
Private practice: Clinical and Forensic (Trauma-related only) psychology
  1. Outpatient Psychotherapy services provided for individual, marital and family challenges. Specialization in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies focusing on issues of healing, trauma, depression, anxiety, abuse, stress, school and work issues, marital challenges, family stressors and mind-body health. I have extensive experience supporting, teaching, and watching people be inspired to change at deep, profound levels and internalize the feelings of motivation to grow and be healthy in their livesutilizing evidence-based therapies. Offices in Morristown, NJ and Philadelphia, PA
  1. Forensic psychological evaluations for individuals faced with trauma and/or catastrophic events: Issues related to asylum, torture, persecution, human trafficking, criminality and immigration,abuse, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, S Visas, gangs and other catastrophic events. Evaluations also conducted for individuals facing personal injury, workplace violence, clergy abuse and licensing issues. Experience with local and global humanitarian issues. Example of clients from Sudan, DRC, Guinea, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Egypt, Tibet, China, Russia and the Russia Federation, Central America, South America, Experience with depositions, testifying and providing consultation. Student supervision provided. Community of Action Team include: Spanish and Portuguese translators, MA forensic Psychology research assistants and experienced editors.
  1. Psychological evaluations for returning veterans:
Logistics Health International: Medium clearance
Conduct VA Disability Examinations
d. International Psychology Consultation
Provide consultation to developing world orphanages and psychosocial treatment centers for human trafficking, sexual abuse and refugees. Psychology consultation visits included: a Cambodian organization that works against human trafficking groups and provides support services for girls who had been forced into the sex trafficking business and a girls orphanage in Nicaragua, and orphanages in Cambodia. Consultation provided to Safe Passage, a project for children and families living in and around the garbage dump in Guatemala and consultation provided to the ITEMP-Institute of Trafficking, Exploited and Missing Persons as part of Gods Child in Antigua, Guatemala (2011). Culturally sensitive services provided to on-site key interventionists. / 1994-present
2001-Present
2012-present
2008-present
PRO BONO-2 sites: Pro bono psychologist, Asylum Network in Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) / pro bono forensic psychologist-farm legal aid, Villanova University
Volunteer psychologist with their asylum network working with clients seeking asylum in the U.S. who claim torture and/or persecution for defending their human rights in their home country. Conduct psychological evaluations; study the political, cultural, social conditions, torture and detention methods, and human rights issues of various countries. Mentor psychologists, graduate psychology students and provide training and lectures. Experience with Female Genital Mutilation, Sexual and Domestic/Labor Trafficking in the U.S. and international, homosexuality persecution in Arab countries, gang related rapes and domestic abuse in Central America, and sexual abuse, torture methods and trauma survivor issues in West, Central and East Africa, SE Asia, Russian Federation and the Arab countries.On Roster for overseas assignment to provide psychological documentation for human rights abuses and issues.
Former Research team member with PHR: conducting research on the effects of U.S. immigration detention centers on refugees seeking asylum.
University of Medicine and Dentistry-NJ, Department of Medicine,
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Psychology: Preventive Cardiology Program. Behavioral consultant in multi-centered research investigations; Worked with the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), the Dietary Intervention Study for Children (DISC) and Trials of Hypertension (TOHP). Behavioral protocol development, in-service training programs, supervision to multidisciplinary team, ground rounds to medical students and departmental staff. Developed/ implemented the Mind Body Health Lecture series for patients in the Cardiac Risk Prevention Program
Futurehealth, Annual Conference on Brain Functions/EEG, Modification and Training: An Advanced Colloquium on Neurofeedback and Progressive Therapies.
Event Manager for all aspects of the on-site daily conference operations, presenters and personnel (from script to screen). Responsible for co-organizing and participating in the Intellectual Exchange Salons for Speakers. Presenter on Psychology Issues
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Mind Body Programs, Morristown, NJ
Clinical Provider for Mind body Stress Reduction, Oncology and Insomnia Programs originally designed by Drs. Boryosenko and Benson at the Mind Body Medical Institute, Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA. Provided numerous workshops, lectures and training to many groups in the hospital and to NJ business corporations. / 2000 – Present/
2014- Present
1992 - 2000,
1989 - 1990
1996-2006
1993-1996
LICENSURES and MEMBERSHIPS

Psychologist License in New Jersey, License: #SI00354500 Psychologist License in Pennsylvania, License: #PS008601-L American Psychological Association, Member -Membership in the following APA divisions: Society of Clinical Psychology, American Psychology-Law Society, International Psychology, Trauma Psychology New Jersey Psychological Association, Member Morris County Psychology Association, Member International Association of Trauma Professionals, Member ______HONORS 2010 Peace Prize, Harold and Alma Abel Peace Award, PA ______

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Dr. Greenberg 1-973-267-7767

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