About Me
Victoria M. Boone, M.A., BCBA, LBA
EDUCATION
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Expected April 2021
Pepperdine University
Master of Arts, Psychology, December 2016
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, April 2014
Pepperdine University
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Behavior Analyst
State of Nevada
March 2019
Licensed Behavior Analyst
State of Hawaii
February 2019
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, # 1-17-26066
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
May 2017
Certified PEERS©Provider
UCLA PEERS©Clinic
December 2015
CLINICAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Individual Therapist
Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (externship)
Camarillo, CA
June 2019 - July 2019
Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with a team of professionals to provide ongoing therapy sessions for clients ages 14-22 in both individual and group format. Conducting individual and group therapy sessions surrounding topics of relapse prevention, identifying triggers for emotional dysregulation and coping skills. Carry an individual case load of 10-12 clients and also administering various assessments to rule out diagnoses.
Individual Therapist
Pepperdine Community Counseling Clinic (externship)
Los Angeles, CA
September 2017 – June 2019
Responsibilities: Providing individual and family therapy sessions for clients ages 13-30 using various treatment modalities in an outpatient community mental health setting; Maintaining a caseload of approximately 5-8 clients per week conducting mental health assessments and psychotherapy; Conduct intake interviews, assign diagnoses and create collaborative treatment plans based diagnostic assessments.
Clinical Director
The Hamilton Center for Mental and Behavioral Health Services
June 2017 – present
Responsibilities: Founder and CEO of a psychotherapeutic and behavioral health agency; Conducting various groups in the clinic and community settings on the following topics: parent education, family dynamics, substance use prevention, self-care, recognizing triggers, codependency and journaling. Providing ABA interventions to individuals diagnosed with various disorders; Effectively collecting and analyzing treatment data; creating a detailed and comprehensive training system for all clinic staff and supervisors; Providing ongoing training and supervision for all clinical and administrative facilitators and staff (approximately 50 individuals); Conducting assessments for individuals of all ages in order to develop appropriate treatment plans for ongoing services.
ABA Training Instructor, Clinical Supervisor
Learning and Behavioral Center, LLC
Tarzana, CA
February 2015 – May 2017
Responsibilities: Conduct applied behavior analysis interventions for clients with developmental disabilities and social restrictions in school and home settings. Serve as the Clinical Supervisor by conducting functional behavior assessments, developing customized programs to meet assessment goals, and attending IEP meetings. Collect data to compose assessment and progress reports. Assist in clinical meetings, parent education training and therapist training. Organize and lead all parent and community training courses geared toward the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, functions of behavior and schedules of reinforcement, foundations of psychology.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant
Pepperdine University
Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Los Angeles, CA
June 2016 - June 2018
Responsibilities: Responsible for performing teaching, tutoring and teaching-related duties to assist faculty members, professors, department heads and other faculty in Applied Behavior Analysis and Psychology graduate courses. Additionally, I created and administered all quizzes, homework assignments and exams.
Research Assistant
UCLA PEERS©Clinic
Department of Child Psychiatry
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
September 2015 – September 2016
Responsibilities: Screen potential clients and their social coaches and co-facilitate initial assessments. Scoring and verifying outcome measures for the PEERS® for Adolescents, PEERS® for Young Adults, and PEERS® for Preschoolers. Conduct research on the topic of ASD and its effect on social skills. Serve as a social skills behavior coach during young adult group intervention meetings.
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Boone, V., (2018). A Parent's Guide to Behavior Therapy for ADHD. Presented as part of a Parent Training Series at CHADD of San Fernando Valley.
Boone, V. (2018). Positive Parenting for Autism. Berkeley, CA: Althea Press.
Boone, V. (2017). Child Maltreatment as a Predicting Factor in the Etiology of Antisocial Personality Disorder. Poster presented at Mental and Behavioral Health Conference, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Sisneros, N., Hakopian, N., Boone, V., Egbuonu, N. (2016). Investigating the Roles of Socioeconomic Status, Gender, Immigrant Status and Psychiatric and/or Cognitive Diagnosis in Youth Gang Involvement. Poster presented at Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D.C., USA
Hakopian, N., Sisneros, N., Egbuonu, N., Boone, V. (2016). Combining Risk Factors and Preventative Measures to Help At-Risk Youth. Poster presented at Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D.C., USA.
Boone, V., Ghatan, B. (2016). Parent Training Workshop: Creating and Implementing a Token Economy System in the Home Setting. Presented as part of a Parent Training Series at the Learning and Behavioral Center, LLC.
Boone, V., Ghatan, B. (2016). Parent Training Workshop: Understanding the Four Functions of Behavior. Presented as part of a Parent Training Series at the Learning and Behavioral Center, LLC.
Boone, V., Bolton, C., Bolourian, Y., Veytsman, E., Laugeson, E. (2015). Understanding the Relationship between Empathy and Social Responsiveness in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster presented at American Psychological Association (APA), Denver, CO, USA.
Boone, V., Wortman, S. Chang, D., Riehl, C., Larsen, K., Parmelee, H. (2014). Research and Guest Lecturer as part of a Relationship IQ Series at Pepperdine University. Research topics include: human sexuality, developing friendships, romantic relationships and intimacy and creating boundaries.