DAVID LAING, MFTI 2916 ST GEORGE ST APT 101 LOS ANGELES, CA 90027 DAVID.LAING@WALDENU.EDU 415-203-6246

SUMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years experience working with substance use and co-occurring disorders • Demonstrated skills in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders • Experience with the administration of psychological testing • Collaborative clinical team member and proactive problem solver

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services, Petaluma, CA October 2014-January 2016

Adventure Therapist, MFTI

• Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for adolescent residents • Incorporated Tae Kwon Do into group process therapy • Served as Adventure Therapist at all male residential treatment center • Contributed to clinical meetings and treatment planning • Coordinated counseling and support for all alumni • Managed outcomes research and administered testing measurements

North Bay Recovery Center, San Rafael, CA April 2015-October 2015

Therapist, MFTI

• Provided Group Therapy to 18 chemically-dependent adults in residential treatment • Incorporated boxing with cognitive-behavioral interventions for anxious and oppositional

adult clients • Served as house residential counselor, coordinated meetings and support

Shine a Light Recovery, San Rafael, CA October 2014-October 2015

Sober Coach

• Provided 24-hour detox for adult clients suffering from substance withdrawal • Transported detoxing clients to treatment • Conducted interventions and sober-companion services

Safe House Sober Living Residence, San Francisco, CA August 2014-January 2015

Sober Coach

• Facilitated relapse-prevention groups and recovery-skills-building classes • Conducted experiential boxing therapy to all-male sober living environment

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Oakland, CA May 2009-Jan 2011

Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee

• Provided individual therapy to clients diagnosed with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders

• Facilitated group therapy with an emphasis on relapse-prevention and post-traumatic stress disorders

• Trained in Seeking Safety and Matrix recovery interventions • Conducted intake, diagnosis, and treatment of all major psychological disorders

EDUCATION

Walden University, School of Psychology, Los Angeles, CA Expected December 2018

Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology

Argosy University, Graduate School of Psychology, San Francisco, CA July 2010

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA June 1996

Bachelor of Arts in General Psychology

ACHIEVMENTS

"Counselor Magazine" Feb-March 2016 Published article on experiential therapy Marinwood Community Services January 2011-January 2016 Director of Tae Kwon Do and Boxing Programs