About this Workshop

Learning Objectives

• Describe the purpose, structure, and clinical considerations of conducting an initial consultation.
• Identify initial and follow-up questions to make recommendations within the initial consultation.
• Apply skills used in an initial consultation such as conceptualizing the case, identifying the need for additional information, and discussing initial recommendations.

Learning Levels

• Intermediate

Workshop Instructor(s)

• 

  Nicole Bergamo

  Limited Licensed Psychologist | Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow

  Dr. Nicole Bergamo is a postdoctoral psychology fellow at Sunfield Center. In this role, Dr. Bergamo supports the training of predoctoral psychology interns as the psychology training coordinator, leads the development of social group services, and maintains a caseload of weekly clients. She completed her Ph.D. in School Psychology at Michigan State University and her predoctoral clinical internship at Sunfield Center. Dr. Bergamo is passionate about her work with children, adolescents, and families in areas of assessment, intervention, and consultation. She enjoys working with individuals diagnosed with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anxiety, in addition to other behavioral disorders. Dr. Bergamo’s specific emphasis on social and emotional skill-building, through individual and group intervention, can be seen in her work with clients presenting with a variety of needs. In her work, she primarily utilizes evidence-based Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. In her free time, Dr. Bergamo loves reading, crafting, and dancing.

Disclosure

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