Resident Profiles

Adult Track: Andrew Rogers, MA | Autism and Developmental Disabilities Track: Gabriella Sepulveda, MS | Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation Neuropsychology Track: Rebecca Altschuler, MA | Child Track: China Bolden, MS

Andrew Rogers, MA

Why UW Psychology Internship?

I was drawn to the UW Psychology internship program due to the clinical and research opportunities that align with my career goals. Given my clinical and research interests at the intersection of physical and mental health, the clinical rotation at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance challenged me to adapt to providing brief, evidence-based care to cancer patients, as part of an interdisciplinary psycho-oncology team. Further, the rotation and training opportunity at the UW Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic provided an unparalleled training and supervision opportunity in Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as other evidence-based psychotherapies, including Cognitive Processing Therapy.
I was also attracted to the protected research time and grant writing seminar. This allowed me to develop research collaborations and further my research program. The faculty and staff at UW are very warm and collaborative, and I chose this internship in large part because I felt I would be both challenged and supported.

Education

  • University of Houston – PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology
  • University of Houston – MA in Clinical Psychology
  • Tufts University – BA in Psychology, Clinical Concentration

Clinical Rotations

Current:
UW Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic (7/22-6/23)
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (7/22-6/23)

Career Goals

My career goals including conducting translational clinical research and practice to understand how psychological individual differences in response to pain link experiences of chronic pain to substance use, including alcohol and opioids, and target these mechanisms to improve clinical interventions. Specifically, I aim to understand how constructs such as pain catastrophizing and pain-related anxiety contribute to elevated pain intensity and impairment, as well as substance misuse. I utilize the Fear-Avoidance model of chronic pain to conceptualize intervention targets to reduce substance use in the context of chronic pain. In my clinical work, I aim to continue providing evidence-based psychotherapy, with an emphasis on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to improve the lives of each client I work with. Overall, I am seeking a career with a balance of research and clinical work.

Follow me for a week!

Sunday

  • Morning – breakfast with family (my daughter loves blueberry pancakes!)
  • Afternoon – Ballard farmers market, explore Seattle, go to the park
  • Evening – Relax, meal prep, prepare for the week

Monday (OPC)

  • Morning – Chart review, see patients for individual outpatient psychotherapy
  • Afternoon – DBT seminar, individual supervision, see patients for individual psychotherapy
  • Evening – DBT team, downtime, spend time with family, go for a run

Tuesday (SCCA)

  • Morning – Individual supervision, chart review, see patients for individual outpatient psychotherapy
  • Afternoon – See patients for individual outpatient psychotherapy, write notes
  • Evening – Play soccer, cook dinner with family

Wednesday (SCCA)

  • Morning – Chart review, see patients for individual outpatient psychotherapy
  • Afternoon – See patients for individual outpatient psychotherapy, write notes, group interdisciplinary supervision with psychiatrists and social workers
  • Evening – Go out with friends, go for a run, relax

Thursday (SCCA)

  • Morning – Chart review, see patients for individual outpatient psychotherapy, write notes
  • Afternoon – Grant writing seminar, didactics
  • Evening – Play soccer, spend time with family

Friday (SCH/SCCA)

  • Morning – Research time at Seattle Children’s, including lab meetings and time for writing
  • Afternoon – Chart review, see patients for individual outpatient psychotherapy, write notes
  • Evening – Relax, see family and friends, cook a big dinner

Saturday

  • Morning – Sleep in, cook breakfast for the family
  • Afternoon – Run errands, explore a new part of Seattle, long bike ride
  • Evening – Relax, try a new restaurant or brewery with friends

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Gabriella Sepulveda, MS

Why UW Psychology Internship?

I was drawn to the UW Internship program because of the breadth of experiences and rotations that it offered. As someone interested in autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, I was intrigued by the opportunity to further my training in this area and was pleased with the track’s continued efforts to make a difference for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Additionally, the program’s prioritization of a good work-life balance and the Seattle location were both very intriguing!

Education

  • St. Mary’s University; B.A., Psychology
  • Idaho State University; M.S., Clinical Psychology
  • Idaho State University; Ph.D. Candidate, Clinical Psychology

Clinical Rotations

Current: (07/01 – 12/31) Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU) and Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD)

Up Next: (01/01 – 06/30)  Seattle Children’s Autism Center and Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD)

Career Goals

My goal is to pursue a career as a child clinical psychologist with a specialty in autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities. As of right now, I think I would like to mostly focus on clinical work and working with marginalized populations. Clinically, I enjoy working with autistic youth who have experienced trauma, and/or exhibit aggressive or destructive behaviors. My clinical and research interests focus on examining and helping remove and reduce the barriers to access and availability of resources and services for this population.

Follow me for a week!

Sunday

  • Morning – Get woken up early by my cat because it’s time for her breakfast. Lay in bed until I decide to get up and head over to the farmer’s market for some fresh produce and yummy treats.
  • Afternoon – Find a new place to eat and go back home to spend some quality time with my cat.
  • Evening – Clean my house and attempt to meal prep for the week. Be reminded by my cat that I once again missed her mealtime.

Monday

  • Morning – Wake up and feed my cat IMMEDIATELY (Just assume this happens every day). Prepare some coffee and head out to be at CHDD by 8. Review charts and start seeing clients.
  • Afternoon – Work on assessment reports, prepare for assessment feedback, provide feedback
  • Evening – Spend some time bribing my cat with treats to let me cuddle her for a few minutes

Tuesday

  • Morning – Arrive at the PBMU at 8 am and review charts before morning meetings. Join team meetings and join the ASD team in their daily walk-through of the unit. Prepare for inpatient assessments.
  • Afternoon – Administer assessments/ parent interviews, provide consultation, give assessment feedback
  • Evening – Eat dinner and watch whatever show has caught my attention at the moment. Possibly be convinced to go to Trivia night.

Wednesday

  • Morning – Arrive at CHDD at 8. Review charts and prepare for assessments.
  • Afternoon – Administer assessments and join multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Evening – Eat dinner (after making sure my cat has had dinner of course) and do some light middle-of-the-week apartment cleaning.

Thursday

  • Morning – Get smacked awake by my cat. Grumpily watch her eat while I drink my coffee. Attempt to work on my dissertation.
  • Afternoon – Zoom supervision and attend didactics.
  • Evening – Realize I have once again not made enough food for the whole week and walk around downtown to find something to eat.

Friday

  • Morning – Arrive at the PBMU at 8 and review charts before morning meetings. Join team meetings and join the ASD team in their daily walk through the unit. Prepare for inpatient assessments.
  • Afternoon – Administer assessments/ parent interviews, provide consultation, give assessment feedback
  • Evening – Relax and spend some time annoying my cat.

Saturday

  • Morning – Spend as much time as I can in bed until my cat decides to run out of patience. Head out to do whatever activity caught my attention that day (markets, festivals, hiking, thrift shopping, etc.)
  • Afternoon – Find a new place to eat and explore a new part of the city.
  • Evening – Relax and catch up on shows. Likely will go out and try a new ice cream place.

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Rebecca Altschuler, MA

Why UW Psychology Internship?

I was drawn to UW for internship year for the clinical training opportunities in an academic medical center and the opportunity to work at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital in an interdisciplinary medical. A highly-integrated, consultation-based hospital setting allows for residents to develop skills in brief intervention, consultation, team communication, and get exposure to a wide variety of rehab and injury populations including TBI, SCI, MS, stroke, amputees, acute/chronic pain, burns, peds, etc.
I was excited to work with several UW faculty members who have ongoing research furthering the integrated care field by improving health outcomes. UW’s internship program has unique professional development opportunities that were of great interest to me. The grantsmanship seminar and the trauma stewardship seminar teach residents skills that are invaluable to emerging professionals.

Education

  • East Tennessee State University: PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology – Integrated Primary Care emphasis of study
  • Columbia University, Teachers College: MA in Clinical Psychology
  • University of New Haven: BA in Forensic Psychology

Clinical Rotations

Current: (07/01 – 10/31) Harborview Medical Center (HMC) Acute Pain Service, and Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Program (CORP)
Up Next: (11/01 – 02/28) HMC Pediatrics, Amputee Clinic, and Burns, and CORP
Last: (03/31 – 06/30) Madison Clinic and HMC Inpatient Rehabilitation Consult Service

Career Goals

I am passionate about improving health outcomes in patients with complex injury/illness and trauma. My goals include working in a position in which I can continue to work clinically using brief interventions to help improve health behaviors for patients in order to optimize meaning and function. I hope to also continue being engaged in research and multidisciplinary education and training. I would ideally like to continue working in a hospital setting within an academic medical center as this setting is rich with populations I enjoy working with.

Follow me for a week!

Sunday

  • Morning – Set out early to take my dogs for a hike maybe to summit a nearby mountain or check out an alpine lake!
  • Afternoon – Grocery shop and meal prep for the week
  • Evening – Relax, binge watch Netflix and get to sleep early

Monday

  • Morning – Walk my dogs before my commute, 9am APS team rounds and individual supervision. Chart review
  • Afternoon – CORP patient and meal prepped lunch (thank my past self for providing me already made lunch). APS inpatients for the rest of the afternoon, chart notes, follow up on emails, go home
  • Evening – Eat dinner, watch TV or read a fantasy novel!

Tuesday

  • Morning – Walk my dogs before my commute, 9am APS team rounds CORP patient
  • Afternoon – Second CORP patient slot of the day and meal prepped lunch (thank my past self for providing me already made lunch). APS inpatients for the rest of the afternoon, chart notes, follow up on emails, go home
  • Evening – Eat dinner, watch TV or read a fantasy novel!

Wednesday

  • Morning – Walk my dogs before commute, 8am CORP patient slot, 9am APS team Rounds. Individual Supervision
  • Afternoon – Group Supervision with the rest of my BMed folks! Lunch, APS inpatients chart notes, follow up on emails, go home
  • Evening – Eat dinner, watch TV or read a fantasy novel!

Thursday

  • Morning – Walk those dogs. Neuropsychology Seminar 8am, Research time
  • Afternoon – Grantsmanship Seminar, Trauma Stewardship every last Thursday, Didactics until 5pm
  • Evening – Relax and daydream about my weekend plans

Friday

  • Morning – Walk the dogs again! CORP patient, APS inpatients
  • Afternoon – CORP patient, lunch, APS inpatients for the rest of the afternoon chart notes, follow up on emails, go home
  • Evening – Eat dinner, watch TV or read a fantasy novel!

Saturday

  • Morning – Spend as much time as I can in bed until my cat decides to run out of patience. Head out to do whatever activity caught my attention that day (markets, festivals, hiking, thrift shopping, etc.)
  • Afternoon – Hike or check out a new neighborhood
  • Evening – Try a new restaurant

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China Bolden, MS

Why UW Psychology Internship?

The UW internship was perfect for me because of the diversity of training offered across various rotations. I was particularly drawn to the ability to get inpatient experience in the context of medically complex patients and within a dedicated child psychiatric facility. Furthermore, the ability to receive in-depth DBT training for both parents and youth was a priority on internship, all of which I will receive this year. The research opportunities also set UW apart from other training sites. UW values evidenced-based treatments and research that will move the psychology field forward.
At UW I am able to expand my research through mentorship and collaboration with faculty who are dedicated to, and inspired by my growth as a clinician and researcher.

The dedicated research time and grantsmanship seminar are additional perks that allow for a well-rounded year of training. Lastly, the work-life balance that UW promotes allows time to explore the wonderful city of Seattle and nature all around. Whether you are into art, music, camping or hiking, Seattle is the perfect place to explore an abundance of activities and hobbies.

Education

  • University of Washington; B.A., Psychology
  • Seattle Pacific University; M.S. Psychology
  • Seattle Pacific University; Ph.D. Candidate, Clinical Psychology

Clinical Rotations

Current: (07/01 – 09/30) Psychiatry Consultation and Liaison Service (Inpatient)
Up Next: (10/01 – 12/31) Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU; Inpatient)
Last: (01/01 – 06/30) Outpatient and Neuropsychological Assessment

Career Goals

My current career goals are to secure a postdoctoral position where I can continue my research in trauma and in increasing access to mental health services for youth. Long-term I am hoping to work within a multidisciplinary setting where I can use both my clinical and academic skills to better outcomes for youth and make a positive impact on minoritized communities who traditionally face significant barriers to mental health services.

Follow me for a week!

Sunday

  • Morning – Breakfast or Brunch at a local hot spot or farmer’s market
  • Afternoon – Cleaning, laundry and yardwork
  • Evening – Host dinner or join friends at their place for Sunday dinner, join dissertation/research writing group session

Monday

  • Morning – Wake up at 6am, do yoga routine, get ready for work and arrive at the hospital at 8am, check emails, complete chart review and prep for morning rounds with C/L team, consult with patient med teams, head to the medical floor for evaluations and follow-ups
  • Afternoon – Start patient notes, consult with team/supervision, grab lunch, head to the medical floor for parent interviews/safety planning and continuing follow-ups, finish patient notes
  • Evening – Home around 5:30, cook dinner and spend time with my kids, bath time, books and snuggles, relax on my deck and watch a show

Tuesday

  • Morning – Up at 6am, walk the dogs, get ready for work and arrive at the hospital at 8am, check emails, complete chart review and prep for morning rounds with C/L team, consult with patient med teams, head to the medical floor for evaluations and follow-ups
  • Afternoon – Start patient notes, consult with team/supervision, grab lunch, head to the medical floor for parent interviews/safety planning and continuing follow-ups, finish patient notes, leave work by 3pm and meet a friend for a walk on Lake Washington
  • Evening – Grocery shopping and try out a new recipe, playtime and bedtime routine with the kids, work on my dissertation for about an hour, relax and listen to an audiobook

Wednesday

  • Morning – Up at 6:30am, get ready for work and arrive at the hospital at 8am, check emails, complete chart review and prep for morning rounds with C/L team, consult with patient med teams, head to the medical floor for evaluations and follow-ups
  • Afternoon – Supervision with rotation supervisor, consult with team regarding morning patients and finish needed follow-ups
  • Evening – Dinner date night

Thursday

  • Morning – Scheduled zoom meetings with east coast collaborators/research mentor/advisor, dissertation writing, complete 1-2 task related to ongoing research projects
  • Afternoon – Grantsmanship Seminar, Trauma Stewardship every last Thursday, Didactics until 5pm
  • Evening – Order take out, dinner and movie with the family

Friday

  • Morning – 7am research meeting, lead team huddle then patient evaluations
  • Afternoon – Lunch, start patient notes, consultation regarding morning patients, wrap up consults and send handoff emails
  • Evening – Meet up with friends for dinner

Saturday

  • Morning – Sleep in until 7:30, pancake breakfast then explore a park/go on a nature adventure
  • Afternoon – Take advantage of kid naptime and do some writing
  • Evening – Make dinner, put the kids to bed and meet up with track cohort for a drink

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