Noreen Commella
@noreencommella
Licensed psychologist specializing in forensic evaluations and mental health.
What I'm looking for
I am a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in forensic psychology, providing comprehensive psychological evaluations and consultations across multiple states including Colorado, Florida, and Texas. My clinical practice focuses on delivering evidence-based psychotherapeutic services tailored to individual client needs, ensuring positive mental health outcomes. I have a strong background in conducting forensic evaluations, including fitness-for-duty assessments and custody evaluations, and I am committed to maintaining high ethical standards in all my professional endeavors.
Throughout my career, I have supervised and mentored master's-level clinicians and psychology interns, promoting professional growth and clinical competence. My role as a forensic psychology consultant has allowed me to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, offering expert consultation on complex cases and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. I am passionate about advancing the field of psychology through my teaching roles at Nova Southeastern University, where I develop and facilitate courses in mental health counseling and developmental disabilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Licensed Psychologist
Private Practice
Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)
Conduct and supervise comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and developmental evaluations both in-person and virtually. Perform forensic evaluations, including fitness-for-duty, custody, substance abuse, and domestic violence assessments.
Adjunct Faculty
Nova Southeastern University
Aug 2015 - Present (9 years 11 months)
Facilitated online courses in Human Growth and Development for the Masters in General Psychology Program. Engaged students through active participation in discussion forums and provided comprehensive feedback on assignments.
Adjunct Faculty
Nova Southeastern University
May 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)
Developed syllabi and curricula, facilitated courses, and created assessments for various psychology programs. Provided support to students, held office hours, and graded assignments and examinations.
Forensic Psychology Consultant
R3 Continuum
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Conduct comprehensive Fitness for Duty (FFD) evaluations for employees in safety-sensitive and high-risk occupations. Provide expert opinion on work capability, restrictions, accommodations, and return-to-work planning.
Adjunct Faculty
Nova Southeastern University
May 2015 - Present (10 years 2 months)
Taught courses including Diagnosis and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Human Growth and Development, Case Conceptualization, and Individual Assessment. Guided students in developing clinical skills and theoretical understanding.
Graduate Research Assistant
Clinical Psychology Department, Nova Southeastern University
Aug 2009 - Aug 2010 (1 year)
Performed data entry for the felony mental health effectiveness project. Supported research initiatives by ensuring accurate and timely data management.
Graduate Research Assistant
Clinical Psychology Department, Nova Southeastern University
Nov 2009 - Aug 2011 (1 year 9 months)
Performed data entry and conducted interviews for the Battered Women’s Syndrome Questionnaire project. Contributed to data collection and research efforts.
Graduate Research Assistant
Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Nova Southeaster
Aug 2012 - Oct 2012 (2 months)
Administered achievement batteries to pre-school aged children and performed data entry for the Child Outcomes Study. Ensured accurate data collection for research purposes.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
May 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 3 months)
Assisted in curriculum development and course facilitation for Best Practices for the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System. Presented online lectures, graded assignments, and provided student assistance.
Graduate Research Assistant
Clinical Forensic Psychology Department, Nova Southeastern U
Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year)
Conducted literature searches, wrote literature reviews, and edited for publication of a book on best practices with the mentally ill in the criminal justice system. Supported research efforts for academic publications.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
Aug 2013 - May 2014 (9 months)
Assisted in curriculum development and course facilitation for Suicide Prevention/Crisis Intervention. Presented online lectures, graded assignments, and provided student assistance.
Psychology Technician
Dr. Michael Simpson
May 2011 - Aug 2014 (3 years 3 months)
Administered, scored, and interpreted psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Ensured accurate data collection and analysis for diagnostic purposes.
Pre-doctoral Internship
Chrysalis Health
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)
Provided in-home and in-office individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Completed comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, including forensic, psychosexual, substance abuse, and domestic violence assessments.
Psychology Post-Doctoral Resident
Institute for Human Service, Health and Justice, Nova Southe
Aug 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years)
Conducted literature reviews on perinatal mental health, prevalence, and associated outcomes. Evaluated evidence-based interventions and researched funding opportunities.
Lab Instructor, Child Assessment
Nova Southeastern University
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 (4 months)
Facilitated lab instruction by lecturing and assisting students in administering, scoring, and interpreting child assessment measures. Administered final exams involving simulated patient assessments and report writing.
Psychology Post-Doctoral Resident
School-related Psychological Assessments and Interventions C
Sep 2014 - Aug 2015 (11 months)
Conducted comprehensive psychological/psychoeducational evaluations with children and adolescents. Implemented evidenced-based and innovative interventions for school-related academic, social-emotional, learning, and behavioral concerns.
Guest Lecturer
Nova Southeastern University
Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Delivered lectures on various topics including abuse, trauma assessment and intervention, substance abuse in schools, and psychoeducational evaluation consultation. Shared expertise with students in the School Psychology Specialist Program.
Psychology Resident
Chrysalis Health
Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years)
Conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adolescents. Provided psychosexual evaluations and parental fitness evaluations for families referred by ChildNet or the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Undergraduate Honors in the Major Student
Psychology Department University of Central Florida
May 2008 - May 2009 (1 year)
Created an independent literature review on work stressors, job satisfaction, and mental well-being of intensive care unit nurses and labor and delivery unit nurses. Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
Dec 2013 - May 2014 (5 months)
Assisted in curriculum development and course facilitation for Psychological Issues in Dependency and Family Law Cases. Presented online lectures, graded assignments, and provided student assistance.
Associate Online Faculty
Ashford University
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016 (9 months)
Facilitated online courses, including posting instructor guidance and announcements, and actively participating in discussion forums. Provided feedback and graded all assignments, fostering student development.
Part-time Faculty & Curriculum Course Developer
Northcentral University
Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 (10 months)
Created general course content, prepared curriculum maps, and developed pre and post-tests for courses in the School of Psychology. Provided one-to-one instruction and assessed student learning.
Licensed Psychologist
Weitz & Associates
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 (6 years 10 months)
Conducted comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations with children and families. Implemented a perinatal mental health program, including outreach, consultation, and therapeutic interventions.
Licensed Psychologist
Weston Family Psychology
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 (7 years)
Provided comprehensive psycho-educational and developmental evaluations. Developed and implemented the Preparing and Empowering Parents (PEP) program, offering screening, assessment, consultation, and therapeutic services to new and expectant parents.
Supervising Psychologist Lead – Forensic Psychology
Healthy Young Minds
Mar 2022 - Mar 2025 (3 years)
Led and collaborated with cross-functional teams to scale a multidisciplinary behavioral health startup. Spearheaded the growth and development of the psychological testing and forensic departments, enhancing service offerings and operational capacity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nova Southeastern University
Psy.D, Clinical Psychology
Completed a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Forensic Concentration. The program was accredited by the American Psychological Association.
Nova Southeastern University
M.S., Clinical Psychology
Obtained a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. The program was accredited by the American Psychological Association.
University of Central Florida
B.S., Psychology
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology, a minor in Sociology, and a certificate in Behavioral Forensics.
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