About Us

Victims of Crime Treatment Center

About Us

We are located at the University of Nevada, Reno and we operate within the Psychological Service Center.

Our Staff

Basic Information

Name: William T. O’Donohue, Ph.D.

Contact Information: (775) 682-9313

Emergency Contact Info: If you are facing an emergency please call the Crisis Call Center at 1 (800) 273-8255 or call 911.

Education/degrees: Ph.D., Psychology, obtained from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1986.

Statement of therapeutic approach: Evidence-based assessment and protocols including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Interventions, Exposure-Based Interventions etc.

Additional training/achievements: Please see these links to amazon.com for some of Dr. O’Donohue’s books:

• Promoting Treatment Adherence: A Practical Handbook for Health Care Providers

• The Great Ideas of Clinical Science: 17 Principles that Every Mental Health Professional Should Understand

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Applying Empirically Supported Techniques in Your Practice

• Clinical Strategies for Becoming a Master Psychotherapist

Specialties: Treatment of clients/patients experiencing Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as sexual disorders and paraphilia. Approximately 3000 clients seen in individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy.

Bio: Dr. O’Donohue has resided in Nevada for past 15 years, but was raised in the Midwest. He is married and the father of two.

Current Licenses and Professional Standing

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners, License #: PY0323

Agreements and stipulations to cease medical practice temporarily: None

Criminal convictions or plea arrangements for felonies and “crimes of moral turpitude” dating back to initial licensure in any state or country: None

Judgments, settlements, and arbitration awards for malpractice claims dating back to 1990: None

Refusal by an insurance carrier to issue professional liability insurance: None

Financial Information

Rates: Free at Victims of Crime Treatment Center

General hourly rate: $450

Intake: $450

Types of third-party payments accepted: N/A

Basic Information

Name: Lorraine T. Benuto, Ph.D.

Contact Information: (775) 682-8684

Emergency Contact Info: If you are facing an emergency please call the Crisis Call Center at 1 (800) 273-8255 or you may call 911

Education/degrees: Ph.D., Psychology, obtained from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2009

Statement of therapeutic approach: Evidenced-based assessment and protocols including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Interventions, Exposure-Based Interventions etc.

Additional training/achievements: Internship at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico (including participation in the following rotations: inpatient psychiatric ward, neuropsychological assessment clinic, outpatient psychological assessment and treatment, substance abuse treatment clinic, sexual health clinic, and intensive outpatient clinic)

Specialties: Child and Adult Assessment, Neuropsychological Assessment, Treatment of clients/patients experiencing Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder etc. Approximately 40 full assessment batteries completed; approximately 200 additional assessments completed (including administration of symptom measures and a semi-structured interview); 250 clients seen in individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy.

Current Licenses and Professional Standing

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners, License #: PY0617

Agreements and stipulations to cease medical practice temporarily: None

Criminal convictions or plea arrangements for felonies and “crimes of moral turpitude” dating back to initial licensure in any state or country: None

Judgments, settlements, and arbitration awards for malpractice claims dating back to 1990: None

Refusal by an insurance carrier to issue professional liability insurance: None

Financial Information

Rates: $0

General hourly rate: $0

Intake: $0

Types of third-party payments accepted: N/A

Basic Information

Name: Cassandra M. Snipes

Contact Information: (775) 682-8609

Emergency Contact Info: If you are facing an emergency please call the Crisis Center at 1 (800) 273-8255 or you may call 911

Education/degrees: Doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Statement of therapeutic approach: Evidenced-based assessment and protocols including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Interventions, Exposure-Based Interventions, etc.

Additional training/achievements: Experience treating serious mental illness in a residential setting and employment at the VA Health Care System in Palo Alto, California (including participation in outpatient psychological assessment and treatment referral).

Specialties: Treatment of clients/patients experiencing Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, etc.

Current Licenses and Professional Standing:

Agreements and stipulations to cease medical practice temporarily: None

Criminal convictions or plea arrangements for felonies and "crimes of moral turpitude" dating back to initial licensure in any state or country: None

Judgments, settlements, and arbitration awards for malpractice claims dating back to 1990: None

Refusal by an insurance carrier to issue professional liability insurance: None

Financial Information:

Rates: $0

General hourly rate: $0

Intake: $0

Types of third-party payments accepted: N/A

Therapist Ratings

If you have seen a therapist at the Victims of Crime Treatment Center, we are interested in hearing what the experience was like for you. Please print and fill out the “Therapist Ratings Form” (found below) and mail it to:

Victims of Crime Treatment Center

University of Nevada, Reno

Dept. of Psychology MS 0296

Reno, NV 89557

Please do not put your name on the form as we aim to keep all client feedback completely anonymous.

· What type of problem did you see the therapist for (e.g. depression, marital problem)?

________________________________________________________________

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·         For how many sessions did you see the therapist? ______________________
·         Please indicate how satisfied you were with the therapist:
                (Not At All Satisfied)    1    2    3    4    5       (Extremely Satisfied)

· How much did your problem remit?

(Not At All) 1 2 3 4 5 (Very Much So)

· Would you recommend this therapist for a person with a similar problem?

_________________________________________________________________

· What did you like least and most?

_________________________________________________________________

You may provide ratings for therapists you have seen at the Victims of Crime Treatment Center at http://www.healthgrades.com. This website allows users to provide rating and view profiles of hospitals, doctors, clinicians etc.

Directions to Our Clinic

1). Please park in the Brian Whalen Parking Complex located on South Virginia
2). Upon exiting the Brian Whalen Parking Complex, please look across the street and you will see a large staircase.
3). Cross the street and climb the stairs. At the top of the stairs you will see that the sidewalk splits.
4). Walk towards your right and follow the side walk around the building.
5). Keep an eye out for playground equipment. You will see a blue slide, monkey bars etc. Once you spot the playground equipment you have located our building as our building is attached to the playground equipment. We are located in Edmund Cain Hall, Building 081. There is a 081 on the outside of the building.
6). Our office is located in room 206 and there is a sign that reads "Psychological Service Center." The door to the center is always locked so you can either knock or have a seat and wait for your therapist to open the door.

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