LeKisha M. Mixon

• Conduct forensic assessment evaluations for Competency to Stand Trial according to California Penal Code (PC) 1369
• Conduct forensic assessment evaluations for Competency to Stand Trial according to California Penal Code (PC) 1372
• Consult with Contra Costa Public Defenders Office regarding reason for competency doubt and to obtain mental health and legal history of arraigned individuals
• Provide concise evaluation reports to Contra Costa Superior Court to assist in legal determination
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of jail based evaluations
• Streamlined the evaluation process for increased efficiency, leading to efficient decision making

• Facilitate Individual Psychotherapy according to CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, Somatic, Black Psychology,and Mindfulness interventions
• Conduct comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, neuropsychological evaluations
• Conduct comprehensive forensic assessment addressing competency to stand trial, personal injury, mitigation, diminished capacity, sexual violence risk
• Provide consultation to attorneys for trial preparation
• Facilitate group training to community based organizations on mental health, forensic psychology, and professional development
• Foster relationships with community organizations, healthcare and legal professionals to expand business opportunities
• Implement integrative techniques tailored towards each client's specific symptomatology while monitoring progress throughout treatment duration
• Expand professional knowledge by attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of psychology
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care
• Improve patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in Individual Psychotherapy
• Manage financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance

• Guide staff in clinical best practices and evidence-based methods
• Communicated with staff, ensuring staff collaboration and mental health stability
• Collaborated with Clinical Director to maintain staff cohesion
• Conducted Individual Psychotherapy adhering to a solution focused theory for staff development and mental health stability
• Delivered psychoeducational presentations for junior healthcare professionals on relevant clinical topics, promoting knowledge sharing within the community
• Promoted a culture of self-care among staff by organizing wellness initiatives such as mindfulness exercises, stress management seminars, and team-building activities

• Managed Individual Psychotherapy caseload according to CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, Somatic, Black Psychology,and Mindfulness interventions
• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations to provide accurate special education eligibility diagnosis for children K-12 adhering to El Dorado County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) standards
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings to inform on educational and clinical strategies for children K-12 academic and emotional success
• Develop customized IEP plans for children addressing their unique psychoeducational needs and goals
• Conduct comprehensive forensic assessment addressing competency to stand trial, personal injury, conservatorship, and grave disability
• Contribute to team development by providing clinical supervision to junior psychologists seeking licensure

• Tailor high-quality client care by conducting comprehensive psychosexual and sexual violence risk evaluations
• Coordinate meetings and correspondence between clinical staff and Federal Probation for treatment coordination and risk management
• Develop responsive treatment plans to address criminogenic and non criminogenic needs of individuals convicted of sexual offenses
• Collaborate with client and Federal Probation, California State Parole and San Francisco County Probation to support reducing client recidivism
• Participate in case reviews with clinical team to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans
• Advocate for clients within the criminal justice system to ensure mental health recovery and reduce sexual violence risk
• Facilitate Sex Offense Specific Individual and Group Psychotherapy for skill development, risk management, and emotional processing
• Consultation with Clinical Forensic Supervisor Cristina Loree, Psy.D. for case review and treatment planning
• Adhere to CASOMB certification standards for the assessment and treatment of persons convicted of sexual offenses

• Tailor high-quality client care by conducting comprehensive psychosexual and sexual violence risk evaluations
• Develop responsive treatment plans to address criminogenic and non criminogenic needs of individuals convicted of sexual offenses
• Collaborate with client and Federal Probation, California State Parole and San Francisco County Probation to support reducing client recidivism
• Participate in case reviews with clinical team to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans
• Advocate for clients within the criminal justice system to ensure mental health recovery and reduce sexual violence risk
• Facilitate Sex Offense Specific Individual and Group Psychotherapy for skill development, risk management, and emotional processing
• Consult with Clinical Forensic Supervisor Mary- Perry Miller,Ph.D., and Elissa Klein,LCSW for case review and treatment planning
• Adhere to CASOMB certification standards for the assessment and treatment of persons convicted of sexual offenses
• Conduct mental health and substance abuse evaluations to inform State Parole of diagnosis and mental health status
• Facilitate court mandated group psychotherapy to support relapse prevention, skill development, and emotional processing among substance abuse population

• Tailor high-quality client care by conducting comprehensive psychosexual and sexual violence risk evaluations
• Develop responsive treatment plans to address criminogenic and non criminogenic needs of individuals convicted of sexual offenses
• Collaborate with client and Federal Probation, California State Parole and San Francisco County Probation to support reducing client recidivism
• Participate in case reviews with clinical team to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans
• Advocate for clients within the criminal justice system to ensure mental health recovery and reduce sexual violence risk
• Facilitate Sex Offense Specific Individual and Group Psychotherapy for skill development, risk management, and emotional processing
• Consult with Clinical Forensic Supervisors Andrea Crapanzano, Ph.D. and Kim Yano, Ph.D. for case review and treatment planning
• Adhere to CASOMB certification standards for the assessment and treatment of persons convicted of sexual offenses
• Present psychoeducational session to fellows on topics related to sexually problematic behavior

• Tailor high-quality client care by conducting comprehensive psychosexual and sexual violence risk evaluations
• Develop responsive treatment plans to address criminogenic and non criminogenic needs of individuals convicted of sexual offenses
• Collaborate with client and Federal Probation and Pennsylvania State Parole Probation to support reducing client recidivism
• Participate in case reviews with clinical team to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans
• Advocate for clients within the criminal justice system to ensure mental health recovery and reduce sexual violence risk
• Facilitate Sex Offense Specific Individual and Group Psychotherapy for skill development, risk management, and emotional processing
• Consultation with Clinical Forensic Supervisors Matthew Schaffer, Psy.D., L.P.C., Mike Skoraszweski,Ph.D. and Melisa Gonska, Ph.D. for case review and treatment planning
• Adhere to SOAB certification standards for the assessment and treatment of persons convicted of sexual offenses
• Manage time effectively, balancing clinical responsibilities with ongoing academic pursuits

• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial admission assessments to determine level of care and hospital admission
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with mood, psychotic, and substance use disorders
• Aided general practitioners with analyzing complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses for involuntary commitment
• Offered clinical guidance to assist in Conservatorship determinations
• Trained in techniques for crisis intervention
• Built strong rapport with clients for effective therapy sessions in Inpatient Individual and Group Psychotherapy
• Referred patients to community based services through Discharge Planning
• Treatment Team Collaboration to fulfill interdisciplinary treatment plan within standards of University Pavilion Hospital
• Facilitated recovery-oriented support groups and psychoeducation workshops
• Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers
• Consultation with Clinical Supervisors Felicia Sheffield, Ph.D., H.S.P., C.A.P and Barry Schneider, Ph.D. on case review and treatment planning

• Provide psychoeducation to Saving Orphans thorough Healthcare and Outreach (SOHO) staff on mental health disorders, diagnosis, behavioral observation, behavioral treatment, play therapy, sexual abuse, suicide prevention, and trauma
• Contribute to staff development of Swaziland Action Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA) to increase clinical understanding of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, domestic violence, gender base violence, and sexual abuse
• Increase awareness for Students Against Drug Abuse Trafficking (SADAT) on post traumatic stress disorder, sexual health, substance abuse, domestic violence, healthy lifestyle, and suicide prevention
• Provide play therapy to children impacted by parental death due to HIV/AIDS
• Increase access to mental health services by establishing partnerships with local community organizations and schools
• Consultation with Clinical Supervisors Stephen N. Campbell, Ph.D., and Kathy Nicholls, Psy.D. on psychoeducation material
• Empowered peers by initiating discussion on cultural sensitivity, African American history, microaggressions, and racism

• Tailor high-quality client care by conducting comprehensive psychosexual and sexual violence risk evaluations
• Develop responsive treatment plans to address criminogenic and non criminogenic needs of individuals convicted of sexual offenses
• Collaborate with client and Federal Probation and Florida State Parole to support reducing client recidivism
• Participate in case reviews with clinical team to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans
• Administer, score and interpret forensic instruments for evaluation of mitigation, competency to stand trial, mental state at the time of the offense
• Facilitate Sex Offense Specific Individual and Group Psychotherapy for skill development, risk management, and emotional processing
• Consultation with Clinical Forensic Supervisor Lori J. Butts, J.D., Ph.D. for case review and treatment planning
• Adhere to Florida Sex Offender Management Board certification standards for the assessment and treatment of persons convicted of sexual offenses
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among colleagues by presenting key insights from completed evaluations at group supervision

• Assess client mental health needs, develop treatment plans and determine level of residential care
• Maintain detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers
• Establish clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship
• Provide individual psychotherapy sessions to clients experiencing mental health, substance abuse, and criminal conviction
• Facilitate court mandated group psychotherapy to support relapse prevention, skill development, and emotional processing among dual diagnosed population
• Consultation with Clinical Forensic Supervisor Stephen N. Campbell, Ph.D. and Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Ph.D.
• Treatment team collaboration to fulfill the interdisciplinary treatment plan within the standards of Florida Department of Corrections

This training includes six sites:

1) Bridges of America. Coordinator. Liaison between NOVA Southeastern University Forensic Practicum Faculty, site,and practicum students. Organize student schedule and correspond with site supervisor on schedules and tasks. Facilitate Individual and Group Psychotherapy adhering to Department of Corrections evidence base treatment manual for individuals with felony convictions. Assisted clients with gaining insights into substance use recovery, anger management, coping skills, cognitive distortions, relapse prevention, peer pressure, stress management, depression, anxiety, and community re-entry. Audited client charts to ensure treatment progress and student adherence to manualized treatment.

2) Department of Juvenile Justice. Facilitate Group Psychotherapy adhering to the NOVA Southeastern University-Center for Psychological Studies Juvenile Aggression Reduction Training program (JART). Provide psychoeducation to adolescent's in juvenile facility on substance use, coping strategies, parent hood, financial literacy, anxiety, depression, employment preparation, peer pressure, and anger management.

3) Paul Rein Detention Facility. Facilitate Group Psychotherapy adhering to NOVA Southeastern University- Center for Psychological Studies Survivor Therapy Empowerment Program (STEP) for women of

domestic violence. Provide psychoeducation on trauma,anger management, stress management, cycle of violence, substance abuse, safety planning, depression, anxiety, parenting skills, and relapse prevention. Conduct mental health assessments to identify treatment needs and develop client specific treatment goals for community re-entry.

4) Broward County Courthouse. Observe court proceedings in misdemeanor and felony mental health court. Track and compile information from criminal cases to develop a report on diagnosis, substance abuse, charges, outcome of case, psychological history, and re-entry needs.

5) Legal Aid. Conduct Forensic Assessment evaluating parental fitness, reunification, substance abuse, personality, intelligence, and general mental health. Provide forensic report to agency interpreting test findings and opining to parenting capacity and possibility for reunification.

6) West Palm Beach Detention Center. Conduct Biopsychosocial Intake Assessment to determine eligibility and maintenance on mental health unit. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meeting to fulfill requirements of Florida Department of Corrections. Trained in crisis intervention for incarcerated population. Provide solution focused Individual Psychotherapy.

• Consultation with Clinical Forensic Supervisors Lenore E.A. Walker, Ed.D.,A.B.P.P., David L. Shapiro, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., and Ross M. Seligson, Ph.D. on clinical formulation, diagnosis, treatment protocol, report completion, and understanding the role of Clinical Forensic Psychologist

• Facilitate jail diversion at arraignment court
• Conduct brief assessments of clients in jail holding to determine appropriateness for jail diversion
• Coordinate services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients
• Monitor ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information
• Educate clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs
• Audit client charts to ensure program participation and criminal charge dismissal
• Consultation with Clinical Forensic Supervisor J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner, Ph.D.

• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments to determine treatment needs and treatment plan
• Facilitate recovery oriented Group Psychotherapy
• Foster competency restoration for individuals determined incompetent to stand trial
• Co-created competency restoration treatment curriculum for streamline of skill development
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient recovery
• Empower patients by teaching self-management techniques, promoting independence in daily activities
• Implement evidence-based interventions to maximize functional gains and minimize complications related to chronic conditions or disabilities
• Assess and report on competency restoration skill gain for return to court proceedings
• Consultation with Clinical Forensic Supervisors Christina Morgan, Psy.D. and Melissa Ifill, M.S.