Louis Monaco
Brussels
Summary
Dr. Louis Monaco is a Registered Psychologist with the Commission des Psychologues (Belgium), HCPC registered Clinical & Forensic Practitioner Psychologist, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (UK). He is originally from the USA, where he completed his doctoral training at the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco. He also earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at San Francisco State University. Dr. Monaco has developed specialist skills in short- and long-term individual psychological therapy as well as marital and relationship psychotherapy. He has extensive clinical experience working in a variety of secure inpatient, forensic, outpatient, and community settings providing individual and group psychotherapy, and managing multidisciplinary staffs. Dr. Monaco currently works in independent private practice, particularly with patients who present with symptoms related to depression and mood disorders, sexual abuse and trauma histories, substance misuse/dependence, Internet addiction, and compulsive sexual behaviour. Dr. Monaco has developed specialist skills in psychological assessments and forensic evaluations, marital/relationship psychotherapy, consulting military members and their families during deployments and/or reintegration, and teaching/supervising doctoral and masters level students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
PsyGroup
01.2023 - Current
- Provide psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, dynamic, and EMDR to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Link clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Formulate comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by other professionals by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
Monaco Psychological Services
02.2005 - Current
- Long-and short-term psychotherapy services to individual adults and couples.
- Psychodiagnostic assessments, child custody evaluations, sexual offender evaluations, risk assessment.
- Expert witness testimony.
- Clinical supervision with masters and doctoral students.
- Adjunct professor for graduate and undergraduate academic coursework.
- Short-term counselling to military members and their families on numerous installations via the Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC) Program (Jun 07 – Aug 09):
- Assist military personnel and their families with issues faced throughout the cycle of deployment, and reintegration with their community and families upon return.
- Child & Youth Behavioural consultant in DODEA schools, child development centres, and after school programs for youth under age 18.
- Relationship conflict, crisis intervention, stress management, grief and loss, financial problems.
- Psycho-educational presentations on combat fatigue, reunion/reintegration, stress/coping, grief/loss, and deployment to military commanders as requested.
- Location: London (previously in New York & San Francisco)
Consultant Psychologist
Cygnet Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Head of the Department of Psychology, provided direct line management to, and clinical supervision for, 5 psychologists and 2 assistant psychologists.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based approaches within the unit, including service audit evaluation of patient’s experience, Recovery Star, and CORE data collection and reporting.
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy to adults hospitalised under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007).
- Attended multidisciplinary team ward rounds, Care Plan Approach quarterly reviews, Mental Health Tribunals, and all patient treatment planning meetings.
- Performed full psychodiagnostic assessments, and suitability for admission evaluations conducted at off-site correctional and/or mental health facilities.
- Reorganised and implemented current Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programme; also provided the ongoing weekly consultation to participating staff.
- Attended and contributed to clinical governance and other hospital administrative committees.
- Responsible for monthly staff training and ward consultation for various clinical issues related to working with patients in a forensic setting.
Clinical Director
Los Angeles County Conditional Release Program, Gateways Hospital
11.2007 - 07.2008
- Clinical supervision and program development for Los Angeles County Conditional Release Program.
- Extensive written forensic evaluations of patients deemed Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity, Incompetent to Stand Trial, and/or Mentally Disordered Sexual Offenders.
- Conducted research, managed clinical staff, and provided specialised training to mental health professionals, attorneys, law enforcement, and community groups regarding forensic mental health issues.
- Responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing program budget spending and analysis.
Senior Psychologist – Supervisor
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
05.2007 - 11.2007
- Direct observation and supervision of clinical staff, in both the administrative and clinical domains, which included assessment of their clinical competencies and/or deficiencies.
- Monitored and improved the Quality Management System.
- Crisis intervention and ongoing treatment of patients in a correctional setting.
- Provided training in cognitive behavioural/group/short-term treatment interventions.
Licensed Psychologist
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Centre
04.2006 - 04.2007
- Forensic assessment and report writing for risk assessment of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity patients and Fitness to Proceed with Trial evaluations.
- Treatment and evaluation of Sexually Violent Predators (SVP), who were civilly committed after completing sentences in the correctional system.
- Comprehensive risk assessments for dangerousness and potential for re-offense.
- Member of a multi-disciplinary team, with ward responsibilities that included individual and group psychotherapy, family conferences, development of treatment plans, design of ward programs, and professional consultation.
- Psychological testing, forensic evaluations, and reports.
- Expert testimony in criminal court.
- Supervised APA interns, pre-doctoral externs, and participated on the Hospital Forensic Committee.
- Developed and implemented research projects, trained of other staff, and performed other clinical tasks.
Clinical Supervisor
Riker’s Island Prison Health Services
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Direct observation and supervision of clinical staff, in both the administrative and clinical domains, which included assessment of their clinical competencies and/or deficiencies.
- Provided psychological services to patients within the jail facilities who exhibited difficult or complex problems requiring a higher level of professional intervention.
- Orientation and ongoing training of clinical and Department of Corrections staff.
- Program development, and monitored clinical documentation for regulatory compliance.
Psychologist/Post-Doctoral Intern
Saint Peter’s University Hospital Child Protection Centre
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Extensive Psychological evaluations on Family Services mandated referred individuals and families.
- Adult, adolescent, and child perpetrators and/or victims of alleged abuse.
- Comprehensive interview, psychodiagnostic test battery, summary and treatment recommendations.
- Evaluations regarding the attachment relationships between children and their parents or caregivers.
- Expert testimony in family and/or criminal court proceedings.
- Presentations on child maltreatment to various community agencies.
- Organised and implemented doctoral internship program.
- Supervisor: Rachel Modiano, Psy.D
Psychology Intern
Manhattan Psychiatric Centre
09.2002 - 09.2003
- Individual and group psychotherapy with severely, chronically mentally ill women and men on secure units.
- Risk and dangerousness assessments for patients being considered for discharge.
- Major rotation of forensic patients declared Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity.
- Research, training and supervision in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
- Provided long-term individual therapy at the facility’s transitional outpatient clinic.
- Administered over ten extensive psychodiagnostic test batteries and reports.
- Research, development and implementation of sex offender treatment program.
- Co-authored one chapter in facility’s sex offender treatment manual for clinical staff.
- Developed and implemented DBT Skills group for chronically mentally ill patients.
- Clinical supervision included one hour of individual supervision, one hour of psychodiagnostic testing supervision, two hours of group supervision, didactic training and case conference weekly.
- Case presentations, peer review, and weekly clinical trainings.
- American Psychological Association Accredited Internship (Supervisor: Robert Kayne, Psy.D)
Psychology Trainee
The Psychological Services Centre
09.2001 - 08.2002
- Individual and group psychotherapy to women, men, and children.
- Domestic violence, child maltreatment, adults with history of childhood abuse.
- Academic coursework and scientific analysis of contemporary research accompanied clinical training.
- Research-based clinical interventions and treatment planning.
- Family Violence Institute (Supervisor: Suzanne Paliak, Ph.D.)
Psychiatric Counselor/Mental Health Manager
Jail Psychiatric Services
06.1999 - 08.2002
- Emergency mental status evaluations, involuntary hospitalisations, crisis assessment and treatment.
- Long- and short-term individual and group therapy with inmates in the County Jail system.
- Administered full psychodiagnostic test batteries under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
- Primary supervisor for 20 on-call mental health workers in the Psychiatric Unit’s 24-hour observation area.
- Individual, group, and psychological assessment supervision weekly.
- Supervisor: Penny Hogg, Ph.D.
Education
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
California School of Professional Psychology
San Francisco, California01.2004
Master of Science - Counselling
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California05.1997
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting; Minor: Business Computer Information Systems
Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York08.1989
Skills
- Integrated healthcare models
- Consultations
- Family therapy
- Therapy and counseling
- Mental health treatment
- Individual therapy
- Psychological testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Emotional disorders
- Group therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment
Websites
Affiliations
- Registered Psychologist, Commission des Psychologues, Belgium - Registration Number 671210638
- Registered Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Health & Care Professions Council – Registration Number: PYL23748
- Chartered Clinical Psychologist – British Psychological Society
- Licensed Psychologist, New York State #16252
Certification
- Health & Care Professions Council Registered Clinical & Forensic Psychologist (PYL23748)
- Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society (185963)
- Psychologue, Belgium (671210638)
- Licensed Psychologist, New York, USA (016252)
- Royal Society of Medicine, Member
- Société Francaise de Psychologie, Member
- Certificate of Higher Education, French Studies, Birkbeck University, April 2015
- Treasurer of the BPS Special Group for Independent Practitioners (Oct 2013 - May 2015)
- Highly experienced providing written and oral evidence as an expert witness in a variety of Court proceedings
- Provides supervision and training to other psychologists
Teaching Experience
- Jan 07 - Jun 07: City University of New York, Hunter College, New York, NY
- Position: Adjunct Professor (Abnormal Psychology; Human Sexuality)
- Jun 06 - Jun 07: City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
- Position: Adjunct Professor (Psychology of Criminal Behaviour)
- Fall 06 - Jun 07: Psychological Services Centre, Long Island University/C.W. Post, Brookville, NY
- Position: Psychological Assessment Supervisor
- Spring 2001: California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda CA
- Position: Teaching Assistant - Cognitive Basis of Behaviour (Dr. Christopher D. Tori)
- Jan 98 - Apr 99: California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego CA
- Position: Teaching Assistant - Psychoanalytic Personality Theory (Dr. Gay Parnell, Professor)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
American Sign Language
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
PsyGroup
01.2023 - Current
Consultant Psychologist
Cygnet Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2011
Clinical Director
Los Angeles County Conditional Release Program, Gateways Hospital
11.2007 - 07.2008
Senior Psychologist – Supervisor
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
05.2007 - 11.2007
Licensed Psychologist
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Centre
04.2006 - 04.2007
Clinical Supervisor
Riker’s Island Prison Health Services
06.2005 - 06.2006
Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
Monaco Psychological Services
02.2005 - Current
Psychologist/Post-Doctoral Intern
Saint Peter’s University Hospital Child Protection Centre
09.2003 - 09.2005
Psychology Intern
Manhattan Psychiatric Centre
09.2002 - 09.2003
Psychology Trainee
The Psychological Services Centre
09.2001 - 08.2002
Psychiatric Counselor/Mental Health Manager
Jail Psychiatric Services
06.1999 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Counselling
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting; Minor: Business Computer Information Systems
Hofstra University
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
California School of Professional Psychology
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