Web Address:
www.emilyrosten.com

E-mail
emilyrosten@gmail.com

Psychology Practice Information

At this point in time I am not seeing clients in a private practice. 

My work in the past included my specializing in working with clients on issues related to depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationships and career or personal indecision. I focused primarily on work with adults, providing both individual and couples counseling. I also provided some counseling to adolescents.

I have worked with a wide variety of clients. I am fluent in American Sign Language and provide services for Deaf and hearing impaired as well as hearing clients. I have experience in working with visually impaired and blind clients and clients with physical disabilities. I work with gay and lesbian clients both individually and in couples counseling. I worked with clients of many different religious denominations and respect the importance of individual choice related to religious beliefs and spirituality.

I have an eclectic orientation to therapy, and use a variety of techniques to help my clients to grow and change. I begin with an analytic understanding of client's issues, and use development of insight, cognitive understanding, behavioral change techniques, pragmatic problem solving, and emotional support to help clients achieve their goals.

I have an undergraduate degree in Special Education for emotionally disturbed children from Michigan State University. My masters degree in Social Work is from the University of Michigan. My Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology is from the State University of New York at Albany. I have taken classes, to improve my skills in American Sign Language and counseling Deaf clients, at Gallaudet University and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

Originally from Ithaca, New York, I moved to Utah in 1989 to complete my pre-doctoral internship at the University of Utah Counseling Center. After completion of the internship I worked at the University of Utah Women's Resource Center from 1990 to 1994. I then had a full time private practice in Utah from 1994 to 2002. In July 2002, tired of Utah's winter weather, I moved to San Luis Obispo, California. I retired from Atascadero State Hospital in January 2016  and do some volunteer and part time consulting work.  I am not currently seeing private clients.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

CLIENT INFORMATION

Therapy can help you examine and develop awareness about issues and patterns in your life, resolve problems, change behaviors, develop deeper and more honest relationships, and feel supported emotionally. But, therapy is work! Thinking about the things we discuss in sessions during the week, and making a mental, or written, agenda of things to talk about will help your treatment to progress more quickly. It is not unusual for clients to report an increase in sad or troubled feelings as they begin to confront their feelings and problems in new ways. This is normal and will be temporary, but its duration will depend on the depth of your emotional difficulties/distress.

If ever you have any doubts, concerns, or fears about our work together please bring them up to me. I need to know how you feel in order to be able to help. Also, if I am doing something that doesn't work for you, please let me know. I want to be as helpful to you as possible.

Your privacy is important to me. Client information is never shared without the written consent of the client, except as required by law, or in a potentially life threatening situation, in which case I will do whatever I feel is necessary for you or others to be safe. I do, of course, have to give information about you to your insurance company, if you wish to bill them for your treatment. If you are a member of a highly managed health care company, I may be expected to provide very detailed information about your situation and our work together. Please feel free to discuss any concerns you have about this release of information with me.

Please feel free to call me at anytime! While you are unlikely to reach me directly, I will call you back as soon as possible. I consider occasional calls a part of your therapy, and I want to be there for you when you need me. If I am unavailable in an emergency, call  911, and then call me and leave me a message so that I know what is happening and can get in touch with you as soon as possible.

I do have to charge for my services. Clients are responsible for payment of session costs, or insurance co-payments or deductibles. If your account has not been paid for 60 days and arrangements for payment have not been agreed upon, I have the option of using legal means to secure payment. This may involve my hiring a collections agency or going through small claims court. If this is necessary, collections costs will be included in the claim.

Just a reminder:
In signing the intake form, you agree the above and to the following:
Sessions are 50 minutes in length.
Payment or insurance co-payment is due at the time of the session.
If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, you must cancel 48 hours in advance or you will be responsible for payment in full for the session.
Most insurance companies will not pay for missed appointments.
Thanks for your understanding!

EMILY ROSTEN, Ph.D 

Licensed Psychologist: California PSY 16735

CONTACT emilyrosten@gmail.com

EDUCATION    

September 1990         Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Albany

May 1983                 Masters of Social Work, University of Michigan

August 1982       Sign Language Interpreter Training Progam, National Technical Institute for the Deaf

July 1981                    Masters Level Counseling Coursework, Gallaudet University

June 1981                  Bachelor of Arts, Special and Elementary Education, Michigan State University

CERTIFICATION              

                                        California Licensed Psychologist

    Academy of Certified Social Workers

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND CONSULTATION EXPERIENCE

2022-Present  Chair, Avila Senior Living Family Council (family member advocacy for residents), San Luis Obispo, CA 

2015-Present             Clinical Committee Member, Transitions-Mental Health Association, San Luis Obispo, CA 

2014-Present              Internship Site Visitor Chair, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC

2018-2022                  Human Relations Commission Member, City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA

2007-2015 Retired, 12/30/2015, Internship Director, Chief Professional Education, Atascadero State Hospital, Atascadero, CA

Managed the hospitals American Psychological Association Accredited Predoctoral Internship Program 

and the hospital’s ACCME accredited continuing education program. Chaired the Department of Psychology,

Internship, Peer Review and Education Committees.  Supervised psychologists with peer review plans of 

correction.  Assisted Department of Psychology Chief.

2002-2007                     Clinical Psychologist Atascadero State Hospital, Atascadero, CA

            Provided individual and group therapy, selected, administered and interpreted psychological tests, developed and 

   implemented behavioral treatment plans, conducted forensic evaluations, consulted with treatment staff about patients, 

  wrote forensic reports, provided testimony in court about cases, participated in a multidisciplinary treatment team, provided 

  training programs to staff and peers, supervised doctoral interns, served as a proctor for new psychologists, served on medical 

  staff committees overseeing program and aiding program development.

2004-2012                      Clinical Consultant San Luis Obispo County Probation Department, San Luis Obispo, CA

   Provided psychological evaluations of adolescent minors referred to the juvenile justice system.

1993-2008              Clinical Consultant State of Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Casper, WY

  Provided psychological evaluations, counseling and therapy for hearing-impaired clients.  Provided consultation and training 

  for vocational rehabilitation and community agencies.

1994-2002            Psychologist in Private Practice, Salt Lake City, UT.  

                                              Provided individual, couples, and group counseling.  Specialized in issues related to relationships and disability.  

1990-1994       Coordinator of Counseling Services University of Utah Women's Resource Center

  Developed and managed the Center's counseling program which includes individual, group and couples counseling.  

  Supervised masters and doctoral level trainees.  Taught an undergraduate personal development course, conducted seminars 

  and workshops.

1991-1994 Staff Associate University of Utah Counseling Center, Salt Lake City, UT

 Provided individual and group counseling services

1989-1990 Psychology Intern University of Utah Counseling Center, Salt Lake City,  UT

 Provided individual, group and couple counseling. Facilitated workshops in career development, couple communication skills, 

 and test anxiety.  Taught undergraduate courses in career development and counseling skills.  Supervised doctoral level 

 practicum students.  

1988-1989  Psychological Associate Albany County Community Mental Health Center, Albany, NY

Conducted forensic family assessments to evaluate child abuse allegations, juvenile delinquency, and child custody issues.  

Provided brief family treatment. 

1987-1988 Psychological Trainee SUNY Albany, Psychological Services Center, Albany, NY

 Provided individual psychotherapy, vocational counseling, and psychological assessment.

1985-1986 Clinical Consultant, Deaf Outreach Center, Little Rock, AR

 Provided clinical and social service intervention to deaf individuals and their families.

1983-1984        Clinical Social Worker Lexington Center for Mental Health Services, Jackson Heights, NY

Counseled hearing and deaf children, adults, individuals, couples, and families; provided therapeutic and crisis intervention services.

1982-1983                     Social Work Intern Veterans Administration Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI

 Provided individual and group therapy, co-facilitated family and discharge planning groups, on an inpatient psychiatric unit.

TEACHING

1989-1993                Instructor, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

 Updated the curriculum and taught six sections of Educational Psychology 500N, Three to Get Ready, a course designed for 

  non-traditional students.  Taught three sections of Educational Psychology 500R, Constructively Managing Anger.  Adapted 

  the curriculum and taught three sections of Educational Psychology 396, a course designed to teach basic  listening and 

  counseling skills to individuals hoping to volunteer for the University's crisis hotline service.  Adapted the curriculum and taught 

  PSY 261, Career and Life Planning.

1987-1988                      Graduate Instructor, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY

Modified the curriculum, prepared lectures and exams, and taught six sections of PSY 120, a course designed to help 

undergraduates improve effectiveness in the college environment.

1984-1986                      Teaching Assistant, U of Arkansas Rehab Research & Training Center on Deafness, Little Rock, AR

Assisted in preparing and giving lectures for master level rehabilitation counseling courses in Independent Living and 

Hearing Impairment and Human Behavior.

1982-1983            Graduate Instructor, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

 Developed the curriculum, prepared lectures and exams for a three-credit course in American Sign Language, and 

 Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness.

RESEARCH

1988-1989                 Doctoral Dissertation, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY

 Developed and normed a personality inventory for deaf postsecondary students.

1987                   Principal Investigator, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY

Conducted a preliminary item analysis of a personality inventory normed for deaf post-secondary students.

1987                                Research Assistant, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY

Normed a personality inventory for mildly retarded and borderline intelligence individuals.

1986-1987                     Research Assistant, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY

 Investigated medical student's reactions to children labeled as either recovered from leukemia, or healthy.

1984-1986                     Research Assistant, U of Arkansas Rehabilitation Research &Training Center on Deafness, Little Rock, AR

GRANTS FUNDED AND AWARDS RECEIVED

1990                               Burns B. Crookston Doctoral Research Award, American College Personnel Association.

1988-1989                     Mary Switzer Merit Fellowship, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

Development and Standardization of a Personality Inventory for Deaf Postsecondary Students, $26,500.00   

Principal Investigator, Emily Rosten.

1988-1989                     Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research, Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society.

 Principal Investigator, Emily Rosten

PUBLICATIONS

Rosten, E., Reed, C., Strohmer, D.C. (1994).  Development and Standardization of a personality inventory for deaf postsecondary students.  Assessment in Rehabilitation and Exceptionality, 1 (3), 223-233.

Rosten, E. (1990) Development and standardization of a personality inventory for deaf postsecondary students.  In D. Watson & M. Taff-Watson, (Eds.), At the crossroads:  A celebration of diversity.  Little Rock, AR: American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association.

Rosten, E. (1989).  A personality inventory for deaf postsecondary student:  Development and standardization.  International Journal of Rehabilitation, 12(4), 456-457.

Long, G., Boone, S., & Rosten, E. (1986).  Social skills and group counseling programs for hearing-impaired individuals:  Guidelines for program development and implementation.  In D. Watson & M. Taff-Watson, (Eds.), Integrating human resources, technology, and systems in deafness. Silver Spring, MD: American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association.

Anderson, G., & Rosten E. (1985).  Towards evaluating process variables in counseling deaf people:  A cross cultural perspective.  In G. B. Anderson & D. Watson (Eds.), Counseling deaf people: Research and practice.  Silver Spring, MD: National association of the Deaf.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Rosten, E (2003, December). Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Understanding type in team building.  Presentation to Unit 10 Treatment Staff at 

Atascadero State Hospital.  Atascadero, California. 

Rosten, E. (2003, October).  Perspectives on disability and cultural identity of deaf individuals.  Presentation to Staff at Atascadero State Hospital.  Atascadero, California.  

Rosten, E. (2001, October). Understanding autism and, ethical decision making for vocational rehabilitation counselors. Presentation to 

State of Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.  Saratoga, Wyoming.

Rosten, E. (2001, March) Understanding and utilizing the Weschler Intelligence Scale lll. Presentation to State of Wyoming Division of 

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.  Saratoga, Wyoming.

Rosten, E. (2000, November) Mental health and deafness. Presentation to Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counselors.  Casper, Wyoming.

Rosten. E. (1998, September). Strategies for working with deaf clients.  Presentation at Supportive Employment Conference.  Casper, Wyoming.

Rosten, E. (1994, September).  The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Understanding type at work or "play".  Presentation to Women Attorneys of Utah.  

Snowbird Ski Resort, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1994, June). Keeping your spirit in balance: managing anger.  Guest lecturer at Temple Kol Ami membership retreat.  

Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1994, March). Am I depressed or just blue?  Abilities United Conference.  Salt Lake Doubletree Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1993, September).  The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and gender bias.  Workshop for University of Utah Law School Staff.  

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1992, January).  Understanding and coping with the mid-winter blues. Presentation to: University Secretaries.  

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1991, June).  Relationships: A women's perspective.  Focus Television Program.  KSL, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1991, March).  Everything you wanted to know about counseling but were afraid to ask.  Presentation at the University of Utah 

Drug and Alcohol Center.  Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1991, February).  Educational opportunities for non-traditional students.  Presentation to the Sugarhouse Business and 

Professional Women.  Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1990, December).  The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Personality type and learning/teaching style.  Workshop for the 

Alf Engen Ski School.  Alta, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1990, June).  Rape: Victim reactions and the recovery process.  Presentation to the Mormon Women's Forum.  Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1990, March).  Using psychological tests with special populations.  Guest lecturer in a master’s level psychology class.  

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1990, February; 1989, November).  Test anxiety workshop.  Multimodal workshop involving use of relaxation, cognitive restructuring, 

time management and study strategies to combat test anxiety.  University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1989, November).  Utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to understand the interaction of different personality styles in the work setting.  Workshop for the staff of the Academic Advising Department.  University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosten, E. (1989, May).  Development and standardization of a personality inventory for deaf postsecondary students.  Twelfth Biennial 

Conference of the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, New York, New York.

Rosten, E. (1989, 1988, 1987 July).  Psychosocial aspects of deafness.  Guest lecturer in a masters level rehabilitation course.  

State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York.

 Rosten, E. (1988, January).  Time management in the university setting. Workshop for student athletes. State University of New York at Albany, 

Albany, New York.

Rosten, E. (1985, August).  Interpersonal training for deafness rehabilitation trainees.  Two-day workshop for students entering a masters 

program in rehabilitation counseling.  University of Arkansas Rehabilitation and Training Center on Deafness.  Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rosten, E. (1985, July).  Delivering rehabilitation services to deaf persons:  An orientation to deafness program.  Inservice training 

workshop for rehabilitation counselors who work with deaf clients.  Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Austin, Texas.