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COy. MSG. NO. I3DON. D PEDRO, PSY.DLICENSED CLINICAL AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTHelping those at the margins of societyPERSONAL INFORMATIONEDUCATIONDoctorate in Clinical PsychologyAPA Accredited Program: Clinical PsychologyArgosy University, Honolulu, HIFormally American Schools of Professional Psychology-Hawaii Campus,Honolulu, HIConferred: October 2004Comprehensive Exams Passed: September 2002Faculty Chair: Joy Tanji, Ph.D.Dissertation Proposal Approved: 03/2004Dissertation: Lesbian Adoptions: The Journey of Experiences in NonTraditional Family Constellations.M.A., CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGYThesis: Critical Review of Depression in Geriatric Patients: Cross-CulturalPerspectives in Asian Population.American Schools of Professional Psychology-Honolulu, HIB.A., PSYCHOLOGYUniversity of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, HIPROFESSIONAL AFFLIATION2018—PresentDepartment of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Psychology Board2009—2017Salvation Army Family TreatmentAdvisory Board2008—PresentI Ola Lahui-Rural Hawai’i Behavioral HealthBoard of Directors2002—PresentHawaii Psychological Association, Member2006—20092006—2009Hawaii Psychological Association, Board MemberCommunity and Public Sector, Representative.Diversity Delegate-Hawaii Psychological Association2004— PresentDepartment of Health-State of Hawaii, Diversity Committee.2004— PresentDepartment of Health-State of Hawaii, Branch Leadership Committee
2CLINICAL/WORK HISTORYOctober 2016-PresentCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST/PRIVATE PRACTICE (Part-Time)Solari, A Place of Comfort & Support. Provide individual, couples,family, and group therapy to all age groups. Specialty in anxiety,depression, posttraumatic stress disorders and couples therapy. Provideclinical training to both predoctoral and postdoctoral interns.June 2012-October 2016CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST/PRIVATE PRACTICE (Part-Time)Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience. “Dr. Keith, LLC”Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy to all agegroups. Specialty in anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disordersand couples therapy. Offer best practice treatment modalities tailored toindividual needs including biofeedback-autogenic training. Individualand group psychotherapy for anger management and court mandatedanger management. Provide supervision of practicum and doctoralcandidates. Participating provider for multiple insurance plansincluding HMSA, I-IMAA, Quest, and TriCare.September 2006-PresentDEPARTMENT OF ADULT MENTAL HEALTH-STATE OFHAWAII, Honolulu, HIForensic Section Head-Oahu Branch (Full-time)Provide oversight for all forensic programs in the State of Hawaii forpersons with criminal justice involvement and diagnosed with Severeand Persistent Mental Illness (SMPI). Liaison on behalf of theDepartment’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and agenciessuch as judiciary, contract community hospitals, and contract providerswith the coordination of services and continuity of care.Supervise forensic psychologists and forensic staff and assist withtraining and consultations for conditional release consumers. Providecommunity training on forensic issues and risk assessments; developpolicies and procedures for forensic services including assisting intestimony of legislative bills pertaining to behavioral health initiativesand forensics. Implement awarded grant funds to forensic programsand obtain outcome measurements to support future funding.Write grant proposals for future programs and monitor outcomemeasures.Development of forensic programs that include evidenced best practicemodules aimed towards recovery, housing placement and resolvinglegal encumbrances. Programs developed include: Hale Imua,Conditional Release Exit Program, and Fitness Restoration Program.September 2004-2006DEPARTMENT OF ADULT MENTAL HEALTH-STATE OFHAWAII, Honolulu, HIForensic Coordinator (Full-time)Provide forensic oversight to adults with severe and persistent mentalillness (SPIv11) and legal encumbrances. Track and monitor SPIVIIadults acquitted of crimes due to mental illness. Perform forensicpsychological assessments of dangerousness and violence risk, andprovide treatment recommendations to treatment teams. Face-to-facecontact with patients and their family members. Consultant to thecourts, treatment teams, and probation officers on issues of risk.Perform psychological evaluations (competency, diagnosis, treatment
3recommendations, and risk assessment) for SPMI consumerspetitioning into the Mental Health Court program. Provide clinicalsupervision and training to doctoral level psychology interns andpracticum students.August 2003-September 2004Pre-Doctoral Internship (see supervised clinical experiences)February 2001THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY ENRICHMENTHonolulu, HIAutism Consultant (Part-time)Population: Children diagnosed with Autism; Pervasive DevelopmentalDisorders, and conduct disorders. Assigned duties include provideindividual and family therapy, Intensive in-home therapy, supervisetherapeutic aide, and develop Mental Health Treatment Plans andIndividual Educational Planning.—April 2002Feb. 2001-April 2002LOVELAND ACADEMY AND MONTESSORIHonolulu, HIClinical Therapist, Biopsychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, (fulltime). Supervisor: Margaret Koven, Psy.D. Licensed PsychologistPopulation: Children diagnosed with Autism; Pervasive DevelopmentalDisorders, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder. Assigned dutiesincludes: Providing supervision for therapeutic aides, administeringpsychological tests, providing psychological evaluations and diagnosticimpressions, individual and family therapy, Intensive in-home therapy,developing Mental Health Treatment Plans and Individual EducationalPlanning. Incorporate Floor Time, Green Span, Play Therapy, andTherapeutic Interventions for Auditory Processing Disorders.Feb. 1993—Feb. 2001SHERATON WAIKIKI HOTEL, Honolulu, HI.Title: Project Manager.Supervisor: Lyn Sim-Aoki. Director of RoomsSupervise staff of 32 employees; Plan and coordinate renovationprojects for 1,843 guestrooms. Oversee budget and design of uniformsfor all departments. Participate in strategic budget planning to meetannual goals. Applied Industrial Psychology in mediation.Feb. 1991—Feb. 1993SHERATON WAIKIKI HOTEL, Honolulu, I-Il.Title: Assistant Manager of Japanese Services.Supervisor: Lynn SakataCoordinator of Japanese group check-in and checkouts. Roomblocking, and translator for Japanese guest relations.SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCEAugust 2003- September 2004HANA MAUI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, Hana, MauiPre-Doctoral Internship.Supervisor: Beth Yano, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist-Tripler ArmyMedical Center-HonoluluSupervised experience with psychological evaluations, functionalbehavior assessments, multidisciplinary treatment planning, behavioralconsultation, psychopharmacological consultation, medicationmonitoring, crisis counseling, individual therapy, group therapy, andfamily therapy in both clinic and school settings. Assisted with thedevelopment and implementation of psycho-educational and skills-
4building groups as well as staff development/training groups.Participated in the development and implementation of a psychosocialbehavioral teen program at the clinic and a specialized academicbehavioral program at the school. Provided support to a DiabetesManagement Program with a focus on stress management andbehavioral lifestyle change planning. Participated in activemultidisciplinary treatment plan development, monitoring andevaluation. Provided supervision to psychology practicum students andbehavior specialists. Participated in community presentations andcommunity group facilitation. Incorporated Native Hawaiian culturalvalues and practices in systemic, humanistic, experiential,psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Clienteleresided in an underserved, isolated, rural community and includedethnic minorities, children, teens, and adults.September 2002-August 2003WINDWARD OAHU COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER,ADULT SERVICES, Honolulu, HIPsy.D. Therapy Practicum (409 hours between Sept. 2002 January2003, and 480 hours between February 2003 -June 2002).Supervisor: Rick Armsby, Ph.D., Licensed PsychologistSupervised experience in short- and long term individualpsychotherapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group psychotherapy,psychological assessments, pharmacotherapy, and behavioralinterventions. Participation with a multidisciplinary team ofpsychiatrists, psychologist, social workers, nurses, and ,vocationalspecialists. Population consisted of severely mentally ill clients, mostof who had Hawaii State hospitalizations and were being seen foroutpatient follow-up. Met with patients weekly, averaging 10 hours perweek in direct patient contact. Interventions included cognitivebehavioral, process-experiential, psychodynamic and experientialorientations for diverse ages, ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomicstatuses. Presenting problems included major depressive disorder,schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, and relationship difficulties.Individual supervision 2 hours per week and group supervision 1-2hours per week.—Sept. 2000- Sept. 2001DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: SEX OFFENDERTREATMENT PROGRAIVI, Honolulu, HI Psy.D. DiagnosticPracticum (18 month rotation/1440 hours)Supervisor: Barry J. Coyne. Ph.D. Licensed PsychologistForensic Psychology. Administered and interpreted psychologicalassessments to determine treatment needs and monitor treatmentprogress of sex offenders. Provided psychological evaluationsincluding diagnostic formulation and diagnostic impressions. Providedindividual psychotherapy and behavioral modification. Populationconsisted of persons convicted of child molestation, rape, and repeatoffenders. Presenting problems include adjustment disorder, majordepressive disorder, substance abuse, psychopath, sociopath, and traitsof other various personality disorders. Individual supervision 2 hoursper week and group supervision 1 hour per week.Sept. 1999- June 2000KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALl MOMI:DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Aiea, HI.Masters Therapy Practicum (793 hours).Supervisor: Pua lulL MSW. LSW. OCSW
5Provided individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, family therapyand crisis intervention for diverse ages, ethnic backgrounds,socioeconomic statuses, religious preferences, and sexual orientations.Participated in a multi-disciplinary treatment team with emphasis onmilieu therapy and independent living. Co-facilitated a diabetes supportgroup emphasizing balanced coping strategies through education,therapy, exercise and nutrition interventions. Assisted with emergencyroom triage intakes and intensive care discharge planning anddocumentation. Presenting problems included suicide attempts, clinicalbereavement, substance abuse, major depressive disorders due tophysical and/or mental illness, dysthymic disorders, and adjustmentdisorders, Individual supervision 2 hours per week, and groupsupervision 1.5 hours per week.TEACHING APPOINTMENTSOctober 1998March 1998——PresentPresentUNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-KAPI’IOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE,Honolulu HILecturer: Department of Arts and SciencesUndergraduate level psychology course. Duties included lecturing,facilitating class discussions, group activities, grading exams, and careercounseling. Courses taught include: Introduction to psychology,psychobiology, psychology of women and clinical psychology.HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Honolulu, HIAdjunct Faculty-Department of Arts and Sciences: Satellite Programs.Undergraduate level psychology courses. Duties included lecturing,facilitating class discussions and group activities, developing class syllabi,grading exams, process journals, and interview exercises. Lectures includeTrauma Counseling, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology,Social Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Group Dynamics,Community Interventions, and Client Counseling and interviewing.RESEARCH EXPERIENCEJuly 2001—June 2002Dec 1999-March 2000AMERICAN SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONALPSYCHOLOGY, Honolulu, HIQualitative Researcher/Interviewer for Joy Tanji, Ph.D.NCSPP Diversity Self-Study. Responsive constructivist evaluationof diversity at the American Schools of Professional Psychology,Hawaii campus. A mixed method approach to the campus’operationalization of its diversity mission, including evaluation ofthe methodology and outcome of diversity training in a graduateprofessional psychology program. Duties included data collectionthrough multiple interviews; and methods of verification throughmember checks.AMERICAN SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONALPSYCHOLOGY, Honolulu, HILiterature Review: Supervised by Joy, Tanji, Ph.D.Geriatric Depression in Asian Americans. A comprehensive literaturereview outlining signs of awareness, interventions, and family didactic
6training.March 2000-Dec. 2000Oct. 1998-June 1999AMERICAN SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY,Honolulu, HIScholarly Review: Supervised by Joy, Tanji, Ph.D.Depression in Elderly Asian Americans and Implications for familyInvolvement in Didactic Psychoeducation. A comprehensive literature reviewof latest studies including suggested techniques through “life stories” indidactic family processing.AMERICAN SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY,Honolulu, HIResearch Assistant for Luciana Lagana’, Ph.D.Collaborative Research on sexuality and behavioral medicine. ReviewedJournal articles compile bibliographies and conducted computerized literaturesearches.GUEST PRESENTATIONSMay 2002“Understanding Cultural Implications in Dealing with Families of ChildrenDiagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Guest lecturer for Hawaii BehavioralHealth’s therapeutic aides (2 hour presentation).January 2004“Ethnocentric Views, Seeing beyond our Cultural Filters.” Presentation to staff andfaculty of Hana elementary and high school.January 2005“Court Competencies for ESL Patients.” Symposium for Chaminade UniversityHonolulu, Dr. Misty Siminelli.March 2006“Residential Treatment Facility for Consumers with legal encumbrances.” HawaiiState HospitalJanuary 2008Intercept Model for Criminal Justice: Department of Health Forensic Conference,Honolulu, HI.January 2010Conditional Release Program-State of HawaiiGAINS Conference, Washington D.C.ASSESSMENT/INTERVENTION TRAININGASSESSMENT COURSESIntellectual AssessmentPersonality AssessmentProj ective AssessmentIntegrative AssessmentNeurological AssessmentPsychopathology Assessment: ForensicPsychopathology and Assessment of Children and AdolescentsHARE PsychopathyHCR-20 Risk AssessmentINTERVENTION COURSESCognitive-Behavioral Theory and TherapyClient-Centered Theory and TherapyDiabetes ManagementAsthma Management
7Brief PsychotherapyGroup PsychotherapyPsychodynamic Theory and PsychotherapyEvaluation and Treatment of Diverse and Marginalized PopulationsPsychology of WomenCommunity Mental HealthTranspersonal Psychology and PsychotherapyHooponopono-Traditional Native Hawaiian Mediation
LICENSED CLINICAL AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST Helping those at the margins ofsociety PERSONAL INFORMATION EDUCATION Doctorate in Clinical Psychology APA Accredited Program: Clinical Psychology Argosy University, Honolulu, HI Formally American Schools ofProfessional Psychology
