RICHARD “BO” TRAVIS, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
CURRICULUM VITA
LICENSE:
CERTIFICATE: Certificate in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy from the Center for Cognitive Therapy, Training and Research at the
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), since 1997; American Psychological Association, since 2005
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
9/99-8/08
Psy.D. Degree, 4.0 GPA, Clinical Psychology
9/92-5/95
M.A. Degree, 4.0 GPA, Community Counseling
6/85-5/87
MS Degree Candidate, Counseling Psychology
Completed coursework, internships, and passed Comprehensive Examination. Did not
complete thesis.
1/81-8/83
Degree: B.A. with highest honors, 3.95 GPA.
Major: Psychology Minor: Philosophy
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Honor Student; Alumni Scholarship Recipient
APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE:
Assisted Awareness
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Work Experience: As sole proprietor of my clinical private practice, I conduct psychological, clinical and forensic evaluations of adults and adolescents for sentencing, monitoring, supervision and treatment recommendations for private attorneys, probation department and mental health/juvenile justice sources of referral. I provide cognitive-behavioral, existential and mindfulness counseling for self-referred individuals. I provide couples counseling, family counseling, and behavioral consultation for persons presenting challenging behaviors. I facilitate sex-offense-specific treatment for referred adolescents and adult males and females and am listed on the Illinois Sex Offender Management Board treatment provider list. I also provide Anger Management and Level I outpatient treatment for alcohol and substance abuse, gambling addictions, and other addictive/compulsive behaviors.
Work Experience: As adjunct professor, I taught courses for the Psychology Department. Courses taught included Forensic Psychology, Group Dynamics, Psychological Testing, Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy, Personality Theories, and Existential/Humanistic Psychology.
1/06-5/07 Adjunct Professor
Work Experience: As adjunct professor, I taught courses in the Forensic Psychology Program and in the Masters Degree Clinical Program. Courses taught included: Documentation, Report Writing, and Testifying; Assessment and Treatment of the Adult Offender; and Existential-Humanistic Psychology.
1/05-1/07 Doctoral Intern
Youth Services Program
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Work Experience: As Intern in the Adler School of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology doctoral program, I provided individual and family therapy and evaluates adolescents and children of both genders. I supervised masters and doctoral level therapy and assessment practicum students at
7/98- 11/05 Clinical Therapist
Liberty Healthcare Corporation/IDHS/TDF
Work Experience: As Clinical Therapist at the Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility (DHS/TDF), I co-facilitated treatment groups for persons detained and committed as potentially sexually violent persons. Groups co-facilitated include sex offense specific treatment groups (Relapse Prevention, Cognitive Restructuring and Journaling), and sex offense related treatment groups (Trauma Issues Group, Emotional Awareness Group, Stress Management Group, Anger Management groups, and Orientation and Denial Groups). I also conducted Penile Plethysmograph evaluations. I provided expert witness testimony in court regarding treatment issues of SVPs.
Youth Services Program
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Work Experience: As practicum student in the Adler School of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology doctoral program, I evaluated mental, emotional and social functioning of adults, adolescents and children of both genders. I administered and interpreted psychological instruments, and wrote comprehensive psychological evaluations for the Youth Services Program and Forensic Division of the Will County Mental Health Department.
9/01 – 6/02 Therapy Practicum Student
Will County Mental Health
Work Experience: As practicum student in the Adler School of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology doctoral program, provided group therapy to adult and adolescent sex offenders, wrote intake evaluations of adult sex offenders, administered and presented Abel Screen for Sexual Interest to adult sex offenders. Also provided individual therapy to client adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. At affiliated Youth Services Program, counseled adolescent males referred by probation for counseling stemming from convictions of a variety of non-sexual offenses.
4/97 – 6/98 Evaluator and Counselor
Forensic Assessments
Work Experience: Owner/Director of Forensic Assessments. In consultation with licensed clinical psychologist, performed custody and foster parent evaluations. Counseled individuals in office and counseled incarcerated youth. Provided expert witness testimony in parent-child interactions and custody evaluations.
10/93 – 6/98 Counseling Intern and Counselor
PsycHealth Associates
Grand Junction, Co 81501
Work Experience: As intern counselor, co-facilitated sex offender treatment groups with program director from October 1993 until July 1994. Individually facilitated sex offender groups since July 1994. With co-therapist, started treatment group for families of sex offenders. Developed program and co-facilitated groups for sex offenders who are survivors of sexual abuse from March 1996 through June 1998. Facilitated special groups for sex offenders exhibiting significant denial. Counseled individuals and groups for anger management issues. Counseled male juveniles incarcerated with the Department of Youth Corrections. Developed program and facilitated cognitive restructuring group for adolescents on probation. Provided expert witness testimony in sex offender treatment issues. Conducted portions of comprehensive sex offender evaluations.
7/94 – 6/98 Clinical Behavioral Specialist, Psychology Dept.
Work Experience: As Clinical Behavioral Specialist in the Psychology Department, conducted
functional analyses, wrote psychology programs, trained
7/92 - 7/94 Qualified Mental Retardation Professional
Work Experience: As Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP), coordinated efforts of teams of professional therapists and wrote habilitation plans for up to 32 individuals with severe disabilities. Was responsible for implementing and monitoring plans. Supervised five direct line supervisors, who supervised twenty direct contact staff on two residential units.
2/89 - 6/92 Community Behavioral Specialist
Work Experience: As Community Behavioral Specialist, was one of three in the State of
1/87 - 7/88 Associate Teaching Manager/Vocational Trainer
Work Experience: As Vocational Trainer, provided habilitation training and case supervision for adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and behavioral problems. Developed and implemented Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP) and behavioral program goals, objectives, and methods. As Associate Teaching Manager, provided behavioral, social skills, physical conditioning, and life skills training to a dually-diagnosed adolescent female characterized as one of the most difficult-to-serve clients in
1/87 - 5/87 Intern/Counselor
Work Experience: As counseling intern, provided case management and counseling for couples, adolescents, and individual adults who were clients of the center. As case manager for clients, provided diagnoses using DSM-III, and made referrals for drug/alcohol treatment when appropriate. Performed testing duties including administering WAIS and MMPI exams.
9/86 - 5/87 Intern/Counselor
Counseling and
Work Experience: As counseling intern, provided case management and counseling for couples, families, adolescents, students, and individual adults who were clients of this University – based counseling center. Conducted intake sessions, developed and implemented treatment plans, made appropriate referrals, and conducted staffings on individual cases.
9/85 - 5/86 Teaching Assistant
9/86 - 12/86 Psychology Department,
Work Experience: As Teaching Assistant for Psychology 111 classes, constructed tests, administered exams, assisted students with class projects, and graded exams for classes numbering approximately 80 and 180 students. Planned and delivered lectures occasionally. Tutored students encountering difficulties with course material. Counseled students regarding life transition issues and study habits.
6/85 - 9/85 Counselor/Activities Director
Salvation Army Booth Memorial Home
Work Experience: As Counselor II, provided care, supervision, and counseling to emotionally and behaviorally disturbed adolescent females in a locked residential setting. Taught social skills, life skills, and increased self-awareness in clients. Provided crisis intervention and acted as primary counselor for assigned clients. Planned and facilitated treatment and educational groups. As Activities Director, planned, organized, budgeted, and monitored recreational and social activities.
9/82 - 5/83 Peer Tutor/Counselor
Tutorial Services, Clark Howell Hall
Work Experience: As peer tutor/counselor for
MILITARY:
Certified as a nuclear power plant operator in May 1976.
PUBLICATION: The Relationship between Empathy and Sexual Arousal in Civilly-Committed Sex Offenders, doctoral dissertation defended and submitted for publication in July 2008.
APPLICABLE PRESENTATIONS (see also courses taught as adjunct faculty):
November 2, 2006 – “Assessment and Treatment of Sex Offenders.” Presented as guest speaker in a Forensic Psychology Course taught by Les Cox, Psy. D., at
January 13, 2006 – “Domestic Violence: An Overview.” Presented to LaSalle County Probation and Justice professionals with Karen Smith, M.A., LCPC at LaSalle County Courthouse in
September 26, 2005 – “Special Applications of Forensic Private Practice.” Presented as guest speaker in a Forensic Psychology Course taught by Les Cox, Psy. D., at
May 26, 2005 – “Special Applications of Forensics – The
April 15, 2005 – “Behavioral De-escalation.” Presented as part of the training for Security Therapy Aides of the DHS-TDF program in
September 20, 2004 – “Behavioral De-escalation.” Presented as part of the training for Security Therapy Aides of the DHS-TDF program in
March 6, 2004 – “Family Orientation to the DHS/TDF.” Presented as part of the family treatment component of the DHS/TDF Treatment Program in
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October 1997 – “Treating Victim Issues of Offenders Who are Survivors of Sexual Abuse: A Critical Component of Offender Treatment.” Presented at the 1997 Research and Treatment Conference for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, in
September 1997 – “Treatment of Offenders in Denial.” Presented at the conference on Treatment of Sexual Compulsivity and Offending: the Present and Future, in
April 1996 – “Working with Sex Offenders.” Presented at the
October 1994 – “Caught in the Middle: Non-offending Friends and Family Members of Sex Offenders.” Presented at the
April 1991 – “Positive Parent/Child Interactions.” Presented for Jackson County Department of Social Services in
January 1991 – Conference on Behaviorally Challenged Children, in Glenwood Springs,
January 1990 – “Behavior Grab Bag.” Presented at
April 1989 – “Behavioral Consults.” Presented at Residential Conference for Quality Services in Community Residential Settings – Division for Developmental Disabilities –