Dr. Kareen Schellack
Accreditation
Kareen N. Schellack, PsyD, MBA
Licensed Psychologist – PSY-005114
8707 E. Vista Bonita Drive
Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
602-930-3207
EDUCATION
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology | 2018
Arizona School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, Phoenix, AZ
Program Accredited by the American Psychological Association
Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 2013
Argosy University, Phoenix, AZ
Passed Comprehensive Examination With Distinction
Master of Business Administration, Leading People and Organizations | 2008
Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University/Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | 1997
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Honors Program
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Arizona Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AzAFFC)
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
American Psychological Association (APA)
PRESENTATIONS
Recognizing and Managing Burnout - A Presentation for Attorneys
AZ State Bar Convention - June 28, 2022
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Ozempic, Weight, & Desire - What Therapists Need to Know, April 2025
Clinicians Exploring Psychedelic Therapy, March 2025
Sexuality: Common Myths that Undermine Treatment, March 2025
Calm Parents, Confident Kids, Using SPACE with Parents of Children with Anxiety and OCD, February 2025
Sand Tray Play Therapy - Tools & Methods, October 2022
LEGO-Based Play Therapy, October 2022
Consensual Non-Monogamy in Romantic Relationships, January 2022
Sleep Care for Self-Care, May 2021
COBI: The Next Step in Reunification, February 2021
EMDR Therapy with Preteens and Adolescents, January 2021
Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Various Eating Disorders, January 2021
Telepsychology Best Practices 101, April 2020
Telepsychology with Children and Teens, April 2020
Pragmatics of Telepsychology Practice in Age of COVID-19, March, 2020
20/20: Envisioning a Brighter Future for Families, Sedona, January, 2020
Essentials of MMPI-2 Assessment, November, 2019
Clinicians in Court, November, 2019
School Refusal Behavior, October, 2019
Treatments that Work With Children: Empirically Supported Strategies, October, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorders – Part 2 Diagnosis/Treatment, Home Study, September, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorders – Part 1 Characteristics, Home Study, September, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Home Study, September, 2019
Child Maltreatment, Trauma and Self-Injurious Behavior, Home Study, September, 2019
Physical and Emotional Aspects of Puberty, Home Study, September, 2019
Child Abuse Assessment, Home Study, September, 2019
Mandatory Abuse Reporting, Home Study, September, 2019
Sexuality and Childhood Sexual Abuse, Home Study, September, 2019
Treating the Child of Divorced or Separated Parents, The TRUST, September, 2019
Sexual Abuse Allegations in Family Court, ASU, August, 2019
Reunification Family Therapy, Home Study, July, 2019
AZAFCC Conference, Sedona, January, 2019
WORK EXPERIENCE
Licensed Psychologist | May 2019 - Present
Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Serenity Psychological Services, LLC - Scottsdale, AZ
I provide forensically informed treatment for children and families with a variety of adjustment, developmental, and psychological disorders both in the role of clinician in a private capacity as well as in the role of court-ordered Therapeutic Interventionist (TI). I also conduct psychological evaluations for the Department of Child Safety and the Department of Economic Security.
Forensically Informed Therapist | April 2016-April 2019
Office of Diana Vigil, LPC - Scottsdale, AZ
Provided assessment and forensically informed treatment for adults and children with a variety of adjustment, developmental, and psychological disorders. Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team conducting custody studies, child maltreatment evaluations, forensic interviews, and court-ordered therapeutic intervention (TI). Assist with report writing and file reviews for forensic cases.
Primary Therapist | Aug 2013-April 2016
Rosewood Ranch Centers for Eating Disorders - Tempe, AZ
Provided individual, family, and group therapy. Worked with adults
and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, as
well as other psychological disorders co-occurring with eating disorders.
Mental Health Counseling Training Assistant | July 2013-June 2015
Argosy University - Phoenix, AZ
Assisted masters level counseling students with practicum and internship
components of training. Met with students, answered questions, and provided
guidance. Maintained files required for licensure in a confidential manner.
Neurosciences Medical Consultant | 2005-2009
Allergan - San Jose, CA
Provided clinical and insurance reimbursement information to neurologists on
Botox for managing cervical dystonia. Provided training and research to
physicians and other healthcare providers on the procedures for
therapeutic uses of Botox.
Professional Healthcare Representative | 2003 – 2005
Pfizer – Palo Alto, CA
Provided clinical information to neurologists and other healthcare providers for
pharmaceutical agents including Zoloft for depression, anxiety, Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Other
pharmaceutical agents in my portfolio included Celebrex, Bextra, and Aricept. Presented latest research as well as package insert information to help make clinical decisions.
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist | 2001-2003
AstraZeneca – Anaheim, CA
Provided clinical information and reimbursement support to gastroenterologists
and other healthcare providers for pharmaceutical agents including Nexium for
gastro esophageal reflux disease. Other pharmaceutical agents in my portfolio
included Toprol XL and Zestril. Provided research and presentations to staff in
private practice and hospital settings.
Healthcare Representative | 1999-2001
Pfizer, Columbus, OH
Provided clinical information to psychiatrists and other healthcare providers on
pharmaceutical agents including Zoloft for depression, anxiety, and Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder as well as Geodon for Schizophrenia. Other pharmaceutical
agents in my portfolio included Trovan, Diflucan, and Zithromax. Presented latest
research as well as package insert information to private practice, inpatient, and
hospital settings. Gained substantial knowledge of medications and various
illnesses and learned how to effectively communicate with healthcare providers
regarding clinical and insurance reimbursement matters.
Academic Advisor | 1997-1999
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Counseled first year college students on their academic progress. Provided
support for issues that surfaced including depression, anxiety, and eating
disorders. Introduced additional support as needed through community resources.
Student Director | 1997-1999
Miami University Junior Scholars Program, Oxford, OH
Lived with and supervised sixty high school seniors (including international
students) who attended Miami University for the summer to earn college credit.
Provided support to high school students as issues arose including depression,
anxiety, low self-esteem, and interpersonal conflict. Connected students to
additional support and resources as appropriate. Interviewed, trained, and
supervised a staff of five college students.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Fellow | Aug 1996-May 1997
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Taught abnormal psychology to first-year university students. Held office hours
to answer questions and help students with assignments.
DOCTORAL LEVEL TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Psychology Intern | Sep 2017-Sep 2018
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Crisis Recovery Unit - Phoenix, AZ
Supervisor: Lynette Livesay, PsyD
Description of Site: An inpatient, lock-down facility with 16 beds serving people
who are dangerous to themselves and/or others. Medication stabilization and
support therapy are provided with an expected stay of 3 to 5 days. Most of the
patients are of SMI (Seriously Mentally Ill) status.
Responsibilities: I do the intakes and provide individual therapy and group
therapy, daily.
Practicum Trainee | Aug 2015-Aug 2016
Sentience Psychological Services - Phoenix, AZ
Supervisor: Janeen DeMarte, PhD
Description of Site: An outpatient private practice providing counseling and psychological testing to adults. Psychological testing includes personality assessment (MMPI, MCMI), intelligence testing (WAIS-IV), psychodiagnostic testing (PICTS, BSL-23), and neuropsychological testing (DKEFS). I wrote reports along with treatment plans and progress notes. I participated in both individual and group supervision on a weekly basis.
Responsibilities: Provided individual therapy for clients with depression, anxiety
disorders, grief and loss, Borderline Personality Disorder, psychotic disorders,
and PTSD. Conducted a variety of psychological evaluations including personality assessment, intelligence testing, psychodiagnostic testing, and neuropsychological
testing.
Practicum Trainee | Aug 2014-Aug 2015
Buwalda Psychological Services - Tempe, AZ
Supervisors: Katrina Buwalda, PsyD, Elizabeth Capps-Conkle, PsyD
Description of Site: An outpatient forensic private practice providing counseling (court-ordered and otherwise) to adults, adolescents, and children. In addition, the site provides psychosexual evaluations for both adults and adolescents in both outpatient and detention center settings.
Responsibilities: Provided therapy services for children and adults in high conflict families. Also provided co-parenting services for court-ordered parents. Conducted psychosexual evaluations both in detention centers and in an outpatient capacity. Psychosexual evaluations included personality testing, intelligence testing, and measures to gauge an individual’s risk to reoffend in the context of a sexual crime.
MASTERS LEVEL PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Practicum Trainee | July 2012-Aug 2013
Rosewood Ranch Centers for Eating Disorders – Tempe, AZ
Supervisors: Megan Lewis, LMFT, Michael Klinkner, LCSW
Description of Site: Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders provides
comprehensive care for those struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating
disorder, and co-occurring disorders including mood disorders, Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder, and personality disorders.
Responsibilities: Worked with clients individually using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and created customized treatment plans. Facilitated counseling groups including DBT, body image, and relapse prevention. Completed all clinical documentation per agency standards. Trained new interns on Rosewood paperwork and processes.
RESEARCH
The Role of Childhood Abuse in the Development of Vomiting Behaviors Versus Purging Behaviors
Clinical Research Project (Dissertation Equivalent)
Chair: Kristi Husk, PsyD
Description: Used archival data from Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders to
examine the role of childhood abuse history in the development of vomiting
behaviors versus purging behaviors.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing | Oct 2014-Jan 2015
Level II Basic EMDR Training
ACADEMIC AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Patten Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence in Psychology
Cincinnati Psychological Association Award for Academic Excellence
Haynam Scholarship at Miami University
Alumni Scholarship Award at the AZ School of Professional Psychology–‘14, ‘15
AZAFCC (AZ -Family and Conciliation Courts) Scholarship – Sedona, AZ 2016