Dr. Wood - Curriculum Vitae

Denise Wood, M.A., Psy.D.

Educational Summary:
Illinois School of Professional Psychology (fully accredited by the American Psychological Association)
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, 2002

St. Mary’s University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
M.A. Counseling and Psychology, 1996

University of North Dakota
B.S. Consumer Science, 1994

Relevant Professional Experience:

• Lino Lakes Correctional Facility, Doctor of Psychology 2004-2007
• Responsibilities included:
• Constructing and conducting weekly Solution Focused therapy groups
• Conducting psychological evaluations for the Hearing and Release Unit
• Administering and scoring intellectual and projective measures for Forensic Evaluation and Neuropsychological Assessment
• Serving as Doctor of Psychology on the Hostage Negotiations Team
• The Minnesota Department of Corrections, Oak Park Heights Correctional        
• Facility, Doctoral Intern, 2001
• Bethel University, Doctoral Practicum, 2000, counseling students on depression, eating disorders, and sexual abuse
• Alpha Human Services, Doctoral Practicum, 1998, performing psychodiagnostic testing and psychological assessment, evaluation, and recommendations for adult male sex offenders