Expertise:
Dr. DeCarvalho's expertise is in pain management.
Favorite Business Publication:
Journal of Traumatic Stress; Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Reading, Listening to Music, Photography
Education Degrees:
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Loma Linda University; Master's Degree in Experimental Psychology, Loma Linda University; Master's Degree in Medical Psychology, Southern Oregon University; Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Pre-Medicine, Southern Oregon University
Affiliations Awards:
California Psychological Association; American Psychological Association; The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress; International Association for the Study of Pain; International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Industry:
Behavioral Health Services
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was being chosen to create a behavioral health service program in an area with very scarce resources.
Charity:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure; Public Broadcasting for Educational Programming
Number Of Years In Profession:
18
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her helpful nature.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she had an interest in the medical field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. DeCarvalho is a life coach, credentialed with staff privileges at 15 clinics and three hospitals within the system. She also organizes professional and self-help training seminars and workshops on international, national and local levels. She published several articles in an international peer review journal including 'Clinician's Guide to Treating Stress After War: Education and Coping Interventions' and 'Strategies for Managing Stress After War: Veterans Workbook and Guide to Wellness.' She is also an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Education Certifications:
Certified General Clinical Psychologist; Board Certified Traumatologist