EDUCATION

2014 – 2022 Pacific University, School of Graduate Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology

2011 – 2014 State University of New York (SUNY), The College at Brockport

Master of Arts, Psychology

2006 – 2010 University of Kansas

Bachelor of General Studies, Psychology, with minor in Applied Behavioral

Sciences

2002 – 2006 Shawnee Heights High School

High School Diploma

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Responsive Centers for Psychology and Learning: Overland Park, KS

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

July 2024 – Present

Determine tests to include in comprehensive psychological evaluations. Conduct

comprehensive psychological evaluations for various referral questions; however, primarily

for questions related to Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and

diagnostic clarity. Integrate information obtained from clinical interviews, collateral contacts,

health records, and assessment measures into comprehensive psychological evaluations.

Conduct feedback sessions with clients regarding the results of their psychological

evaluations. Attend weekly clinic meetings and testing collaboration meetings. Create

individualized treatment plans which are grounded in evidence-based practice (EBP) and

based on diagnostic assessment and case conceptualization. Perform risk assessments and

create safety plans. Complete clinical documentation using Azalea EHR (electronic health

records). Utilize evidence-based psychotherapies for the treatment of anxiety, depression,

trauma, and other comorbid conditions with clients ranging in age from 12 to 65 years.

The Guidance Center: Leavenworth, KS

OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN I

September 2023 – June 2024

Created individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic assessment and case

conceptualization. Performed risk assessments and created safety plans. Completed clinical

documentation using myAvatar TM EHR. Utilized evidence-based psychotherapies for the

treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other comorbid conditions with clients ranging

in age from seven to geriatric age. Engaged in interpersonal collaboration. Provided

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supervision to doctoral level practicum students as they administered and scored

psychological assessments. Ran a weekly psychological assessment meeting focused on

exposing and teaching doctoral level practicum students and interns various psychological

measures, scoring, and interpretation of such measures. Determined tests to include in

comprehensive psychological evaluations. Conducted comprehensive psychological

evaluations for various referral questions; however, primarily for questions related to Autism,

ADHD, and diagnostic clarity. Integrated information obtained from clinical interviews,

collateral contacts, health records, and assessment scores into comprehensive

psychological evaluations. Conducted feedback sessions with clients regarding the results of

their psychological evaluations. Attended weekly clinic meetings, monthly Diversity Equity

and Inclusion meetings, and weekly didactic seminars.

Circare (formally known as Onondaga Case Management Services): Syracuse, NY

CASE MANAGER (AOT TEAM)

July 2013 – April 2014

One of four case managers in the county on the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Team,

meaning that I specifically worked with adults with serious mental health issues who had

histories of noncompliance with mental health treatment and either a prior history of serious

physical harm to self/others, or posed a high risk of violence toward self/others. Evaluated

and developed Individual Service Plans (ISP) with clients and their supports. Engaged

natural and paid supports in the recovery planning process. Utilized Person Centered

Planning (PCP) process to discover client’s interests, strengths, and priorities. Used clinical

knowledge, engagement, validation, and listening skills in order to promote recovery.

Incorporated motivational strategies related to stages of change in recovery plans.

Conducted risk assessments and created safety plans for individuals within the clinical and

forensic populations.

Claire Alternative Learning Center (psychiatric residential treatment facility): Olathe, KS

TEACHER

August 2010 – May 2011

Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students between the ages of 5 and

17 with various mental health and developmental disabilities. Planned and led classroom

instruction, while also creating positive behavior support opportunities. Taught social skills

and collected data on target behaviors.

Care provider for adult with multiple mental health diagnoses: Lawrence, KS

CARE PROVIDER

June 2007 – January 2009

Developed and implemented behavior plan. Aided individual in being active in community.

Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas: Lawrence, KS

OFFICE ASSISTANT

June 2007 – October 2008

Facilitated research and performed dictation for senior scientists. Conducted literature review

searches, organized research, and data entry.

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

The Guidance Center: Leavenworth, KS

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September 2022 – September 2023

Created individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic assessment and case

conceptualization. Performed risk assessments and created safety plans. Completed clinical

documentation using myAvatar TM EHR. Utilized evidence-based psychotherapies for the

treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other comorbid conditions. Engaged in

interpersonal collaboration. Provided supervision to doctoral level practicum students as they

administered and scored psychological assessments. Determined tests to include in

comprehensive psychological evaluations. Conducted comprehensive psychological

evaluations for various referral questions; however, primarily for questions related to Autism,

ADHD, and diagnostic clarity. Integrated information obtained from clinical interviews,

collateral contacts, health records, and assessment scores into comprehensive

psychological evaluations. Conducted feedback sessions with clients. Attended weekly

supervision, clinic meetings, monthly Diversity Equity and Inclusion meetings, and weekly

didactic seminars.

PREDOCTORAL INTERNSHIP

Collective Care Clinic, LLC/Portland Anxiety Clinic: Portland, OR

August 2020 – August 2021

Conducted initial evaluations. Created individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic

assessment and case conceptualization. Completed clinical documentation using

TherapyNotes TM EHR system. Utilized evidenced-based psychotherapies (specifically,

Exposure and Response/Ritual Prevention) for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive

disorder and other anxiety-related disorders. Engaged in interprofessional collaboration.

Provided supervision to practicum students. Attended weekly supervision, daily staff

meetings, and weekly didactic seminars. Conveyed empirical findings to other providers

through formal presentation during didactic seminar. 839.5 direct service hours.

CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Portland State University, Center for Student Health and Counseling: Portland, OR

August 2019 – July 2020

Conducted clinical interviews. Determined tests to include in neuropsychological batteries.

Independently administered and scored all neuropsychological assessments. Wrote

neuropsychological reports based on interviews and test results. Conducted feedback

sessions with clients. Co-facilitated a group workshop aimed at improving academic study

skills. Co-facilitated Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder information groups. Utilized Point

and Click electronic health records system. 51.5 direct service hours.

Transitions Professional Center, LLC: Portland, OR

September 2018 – July 2019

Worked closely alongside the supervising licensed neuropsychologist during the intake

interviews. Independently administered and scored neuropsychological assessment batteries

in primarily an older-adult population, where neurodegenerative conditions were primarily

seen. The results of each test were interpreted and discussed with the supervising

neuropsychologist. Attended weekly meetings where a particularly intresting case, journal

article, or condition was presented and discussed. 320 direct service hours.

Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinic: Hillsboro, OR

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August 2017 – August 2018

Worked primarily on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) team but have also

had experience on a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) team. Provided individual

counseling to those from a primarily low-income setting. Performed risk assessments and

created safety plans. Created treatment plans and completed progress notes using EPIC

electronic health records system. Attended grand rounds and integrated meetings with

naturopathic doctors (NUNM). 70 direct service hours.

Onondaga County Department of Mental Health: Syracuse, NY

March 2013 – July 2013

Assessed, identified, and coordinated services to meet the needs of individuals with various

mental health disorders in order to promote their success in the community environment.

Conducted intake interviews and observed psychiatric evaluations. Discussed current needs,

goals, and progress with individuals within the clinical and forensic populations in order to

develop effective treatment plans for individuals within the clinical and forensic populations.

Designed and implemented research investigating the effectiveness of the Assisted

Outpatient Treatment program. 300 direct service hours.

Mary Cariola Children’s Center: Rochester, NY

January 2012 – May 2012

Designed a teaching plan to teach basic skills to children with autism. Collected data on

target behaviors and created positive behavior support opportunities.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test

Boston Naming Test Rey Complex Figure Test

Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised Test of Memory Malingering

California Verbal Learning Test-II Trail Making Test, Parts A & B

Complex Ideation Verbal Fluency

Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System Victoria Symptom Validity Test

Dot Counting Test Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence-II

Golden Stroop Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-V

Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-V

Judgment of Line Orientation Wechsler Test of Adult Reading

Line Bisection Test Wechsler Memory Scale-IV

Nelson-Denny Reading Test Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement

Neuropsychological Assessment Battery Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities

Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of

Neuropsychological Status

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REASEARCH

ARTICLE PUBLICATIONS

Bauer, E., Chang, S., Vik, P. (2026). Using neuropsychological process errors to inform clinical and

diagnostic impressions. Practice Innovations. Advance online publication.

https://doi/org/10.1037/pri0000315

Vik, P., Legarreta, M., & Riffel, S. (2018). Visual-Spatial Memory and Recall Test (V-SMART):

Validity and reliability, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 32(8), 1451-1474.

https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2017.1380845

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Riffel, S., Dorenkamp, M. A., & Vik, P. W. (2018, April). The interactive role of alcohol, exercise, and

mood on sleep quality. In K. Green & J. Egusquiza (Chairs), Sleep and alcohol. Symposium

presented at the 98 th Annual Convention of the Western Psychological Association, Portland,

OR.

Riffel, S., McWaters, A., & Vik, P. W. (2018, March). The interactive role of alcohol, exercise, and

mood on sleep quality among health professions students. Paper presented at the Annual

Convention of the Oregon Academy of Sciences, Newburg, OR.

Fields, E., Riffel, S., Pace, B., Tapio, J., & Abwender, D. (2016, May). Understanding the effect of

instrumental set on verbal fluency using component score analysis. Symposium presented at

the 88 th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Dasher, N., Vik, P., Riffel, S., Egusquiza, J., Hache, D., & Williams, C. (2015, November). HIV and

visuospatial memory: Recall and retrieval using the Northwest Trail Making Test (NWTT).

Paper presented at the 35 th Annual Conference of the National Academy of

Neuropsychology, Austin, TX.

Fields, E., Riffel, S., Pace, B., Tapio, J., & Abwender, D. (2015, November). Verbal fluency

performance in depression: An examination of clustering and switching using two coding

styles. Poster presented at the 35 th Annual Conference of the National Academy of

Neuropsychology, Austin, TX.

Riffel, S., Fields, E., Pace, B., Tapio, J., & Abwender, D. (2015, November). Reinforcement

sensitivity theory and emotional neuropsychological test performance in psychopathy and

depression. Poster presented at the 35 th Annual Conference of the National Academy of

Neuropsychology, Austin, TX.

Egusquiza, J., Williams, C., Riffel, S., & Vik, P. (2015, April). Alcohol withdrawal symptoms among

college students. Poster presented at the 85 th Annual Convention of the Rocky Mountain

Psychological Association, Boise, ID.

Riffel, S. & Mulvaney, M.K. (2013, April). Mothers and fathers differentially predict delinquency

outcomes across Caucasian and African American family contexts. Poster presented at the

Society for Research and Child Development, Seattle, WA.

Mulvaney, M.K. & Riffel, S. (2011, November). Parenting processes and delinquency across African

American and Caucasian family contexts. Poster presented at the Excellence in Child Mental

Health Conference, Istanbul, Turkey.

GRADUATE RESEARCH LABS

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Peter Vik, PhD

June 2014 – May 2021

Projects included measurement of visuospatial memory; collegiate health behaviors; health

behaviors of graduate health professions students

 Data collection

 Conducted reliability checks

 Manuscript co-authorship

 Literature reviews

 Dissertation research

Theresa LaFavor, PhD

February 2015 – June 2015

Project Success: pilot study of parenting behaviors and childhood outcome behaviors

 Participant recruitment

 Administered assessment battery to participants

David Abwender, PhD

January 2012 – May 2014

 Completed my master’s thesis which investigated the cognitive and hemispheric differences

between psychopathy and depression by administering an emotional Stroop and an affective

go/no-go task, and using Gray’s Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory as a theoretical framework

 Co-facilitated a large research project that included two master’s theses

 Organized and assigned lab responsibilities to research team

 Analyzed data using SPSS Statistics

Riffel, S. (2014). Reinforcement sensitivity theory and emotional neuropsychological task

performance in psychopathy and depression (Unpublished master’s thesis). State University

of New York, The College at Brockport: Brockport, NY.

Matthew Mulvaney, PhD

August 2011 – May 2013

 Conducted literature reviews

 Utilized online database from a national longitudinal study to specify a theoretical model

based upon the literature

 Conducted structural equation modeling using SPSS AMOS

 Created and presented posters at conferences

Jeffery Snarr, PhD

August 2012 – December 2012

 Lab manager who created schedules for lab members, assigned cases to be coded to lab

members, and ensured responsibilities were met

 Data coding, entry, and analysis

 Conducted reliability checks

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH LAB

Chris Crandall, PhD

January 2007 – August 2009

 Data collection

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 Coded data

 Conducted literature reviews

EXPERIENCES AS AN INVITED SPEAKER

Disability Rights and Advocacy – June 2023: Presentation given to the staff at all three locations of

The Guidance Center regarding disability rights and how to advocate for those with

disabilities within the workplace and the community

Navigating the Disability Process – April 2020: Presentation given at Portland State University

regarding disability rights and how to obtain disability services/accommodations for both

students and employees

PAST PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychological Association

National Academy of Neuropsychology

Oregon Academy of Science

Rocky Mountain Psychological Association

Western Psychological Association

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAININGS

American Psychological Association: Telepsychology Best Practices Series: Four-part webinar

series detailing the competencies needed for telepractice, including critical ethical, legal,

clinical, and technical issues, as well as with reimbursement strategies

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training: Two-day training on how to recognize who may be at

risk and how to create and implement safety plans

Diversity Training: One-day training on how to serve diverse communities

Electronic Health Records Systems: Trained and proficient in Epic and Point and Click

Interprofessional Competency: Seven-day training on working with other health professions

Military Culture: Core Competencies for Healthcare Professional: Online training focused on

understanding the military culture and how clinical practices should be tailored when working

with service members

Protecting Human Research Participants: National Institute of Health web-based training course.

Certification Number: 1559306

PREVIOUS DEPARTMENTAL SERVICES

Student Ambassador: Pacific University

October 2014 – February 2018

Professional Student Senate Representative: Pacific University

September 2014 – August 2015