Lori A. Tipton, MA/LPA Clinical Psychologist 517 East Main Street, Spindale, North Carolina 28160 828-286-2040 Employment Private Practice- A ssessment and treatment of general psychological problems in children 4-21years including behavioral, cognitive, and emotional. Tipton Children Facilities: Clinical Director/Psychologist (2002-present). Forensic Practice- The evaluation of adolescent sex offenders and expert witness testimony at trial in 3 western NC counties, evaluation of adolescent sex offenders as preferred provider to private practice attorneys, and to North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in four counties, and two Departments of Social Services. (2007 to present). Contracted Services- Alexander Youth Network- Spindale Day Treatment- Psychologist (July 2010-Present) Alexander Youth Network- Psychologist/Program Developer for Adolescent Sex Offender Therapeutic Foster Homes- (September, 2010 to present). Previous Employment/Training Tipton Therapeutic Foster Care Homes- Clinical Director (2004-9/2010) Tipton Day Treatment Services- Clinical Director- (2009 to July 2010) Tipton Children Facilitites- Clinical Director/Psychologist Level III group homes- Developed Program and Wrote Behavioral Program (2002-2006) Tipton Care Facilities- Clinical Director Eleven Elder Care Facilities (1992-2002) Mentally Retarded Defendant Program- Florida State Hospital, Chattahoochee, Florida Psychologist/Developmentally Disabled Specialist. Evaluation of Developmental Disabled, Competency to Stand Trial for Mentally Retarded Felons (May 1988- October 1992) Rutherford/Polk Mental Health, Spindale and Tryon, North Carolina. Internship in Counseling/Clinical Psychology Childrens Day Treatment and Psychologist Intake Assessments. (October 1987- April 1988) Broughton Hospital, Morganton, North Carolina. Psychologist with Forensic Female Unit (September 1986- December 1986) Developmental Evaluation Center, Boone, North Carolina Evaluation of children (January 1987- May 1987) Education Certificate- FLorida Department of Health and Rehabilitation (1989). Behavior Analysis M.A. Clinical Psychology (1990) Appalachian State University B.S. Psychology (1984) Wofford College Licensure Psychological Associate, North Carolina (November 1995 to present). Certified Health Service Provider, Psychological Associate, North Carolina. (November 1995 to present). Awards/Presentations Presentation, Carolina Psychological Conferecne, Undergraduate. Tipton, L.A. (1984) Decision Making processes in women with breast cancer. Presentation, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Honor Award Tipton, L.A. (1983) Sex Roles Characteristics in college students. Professional Affiliations Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (SAIN): Clinical Member North Carolina Association of Professional Psychologists: Member North Carolina Association for the Management Treatment of Sexual Offenders (NCAMTSO): Member Sexual Abuse Intervention Network (SAIN): Member
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