PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Offender and court assessment; sexual offender evaluation and treatment; psychotherapy; crisis intervention; supervision.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Psychology

• Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon, 2001 (accredited by the American Psychological Association)
• Dissertation: Sexual Arousal Patterns in Admitting and Denying Sexual Offenders

Master of Social Work

• Fordham University, New York, New York, 1995

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

• University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1987

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Practice Psychologist   1/06 to present

• Michael Thompson, MSW, Psy.D., L.P., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Outpatient Therapist   5/05 to present

• Alpha Human Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Forensic Psychologist   3/07 to 1/09

• State Operated Forensic Services, St. Peter, Minnesota

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology   8/05 to 12/07

• Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology   8/05 to 7/06

• University of Wisconsin- River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology   9/01 to 10/04

• Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Director of Treatment   3/04 to 5/05

• Marston Consulting Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Major, United States Army Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve   3/83 to 1/06

Staff Psychotherapist   8/01 to 2/04

• Project Pathfinder, St. Paul, Minnesota

Psychology Intern   8/00 to 8/01

• Mendota Mental Health Institute and University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology (concurrent with internship)   8/00 to 7/01

• Upper Iowa University, Madison Campus, Madison, Wisconsin

Disaster Mental Health Volunteer   11/96 to 8/00

• American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter, Portland, Oregon

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology   2/00 to 6/00

• Mount Hood Community College, Gresham, Oregon

Adjunct Instructor of Education   8/99 to 2/00

• University of Portland, Portland, Oregon

Outpatient Therapist  7/98 to 10/98

• Network Behavioral Healthcare, Portland, Oregon

Psychotherapist/Behavioral Technician   12/96 to 8/00

• Kevin McGovern and Associates, Portland, Oregon

Foster Care Social Worker 9/92 to 11/95

• Louise Wise Services, New York, New York

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Psychological Association

Minnesota Psychological Association

Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

Education and Training Committee, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

Chair, Credentialing Subcommittee, Education and Training Committee, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

Minnesota Chapter, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

Board of Directors, Minnesota Chapter, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

President, Minnesota Chapter, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

Member, Sex Offender Civil Commitment Programs Network (SOCCPN)

Logistics Chair, Race Operations Committee, Medtronic Twin Citites Marathon

University of Minnesota ROTC Alumni Association

WORKSHOP/SPEAKER/COURSE PRESENTATIONS

Sexual Offenders: Facts, Knowledge and Politics   3/09

• Minnesota Social Services Association, State Conference, Bloomington, Minnesota

Sexual Offenders: Assessment, Treatment and the Adam Walsh Act   3/09

• Minnesota Social Services Association, Annual Conference, Bloomington, Minnesota

Understanding Sexual Offending for the Non-Forensic Clinician   9/08

• Minnesota Social Services Association, Mankato, Minnesota

Sexual Offenders: Facts, Knowledge and Politics   5/08

• Minnesota Psychological Association, Annual Conference, Bloomington, Minnesota

Sexual Offenders: Assessment and Treatment   5/08

• Minnesota Psychological Association, Annual Conference, Bloomington, Minnesota

Treating Adult Offenders in the Community: An Introductory Presentation for Therapists and Supervising Agents New to Working With Sexual Offenders   4/08

• Minnesota Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, State Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

The Conundrum of Denial   4/07

• Minnesota Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, State Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Full Disclosure: Is it Necessary?   4/07

• Minnesota Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, State Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Mental Health Disorders: Recognition, Communication, and Mitigation   2/07

• State of Minnesota Dispositional Advisors, Semi-Annual Meeting, St. Paul, Minnesota

Sexual Abuse and Related Sexual Problems: An Overview   12/06

• State of Minnesota Dispositional Advisors, Semi-Annual Meeting, St. Paul, Minnesota

Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment and Supervision of Sexual Offenders   4/06

• Minnesota Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, State Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Fundamental Aspects of Competency and the Insanity Defense   10/04

• People Incorporated, St. Paul, Minnesota

Fundamentals of The Measurement of Sexual Interest and Sexual Arousal   3/04  

• Minnesota Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, State Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Treatment Amenability: What is it and what do we do with it?   3/04

• Minnesota Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, State Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

An Introduction to the Science and Theory of Sexual Offending   2/04

• Minnesota Department of Corrections, Sentence to Service Conference, Annandale, Minnesota

Fundamentals of Risk Assessment, Sexual Interest and Sexual Arousal   3/03

• Pre-Conference Workshop, Minnesota Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, State Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Sexual Offender Call-in Discussion, KSTP-AM Radio's "Morning Spin"   1/03

• KSTP Radio, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Introduction to the Theories and Treatment of Sexual Offending   11/02, 9/03

• Deacon class, College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota

The Use of the Penile Plethysmograph and the Abel Assessment for Sexual Interest in Sexual Offender Treatment   3/02

• Minnesota Association of the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, State Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

New Directions in Phallometric Assessment: A Symposium   5/01

• Symposium Presented at the Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association, Maui, Hawaii

I also co-instructed (5/02 to 12/02) an ongoing training course for local parole/probation officers and clinicians on the assessment of sexual offender reoffense utilizing standard actuarial risk assessment instruments.

PROFESSIONAL FIELD PLACEMENT TRAINING

Mendota Mental Health Institute/University of Wisconsin Clinical Psychology Department (APA accredited doctoral internship), Madison, Wisconsin   8/00 to 8/01

Portland State University, Office of Counseling and Psychological Services, Portland, Oregon 9/98 to 9/99

Network Behavioral Health Care, Portland, Oregon   9/97 to 6/98 

United States Veteran's Administration Vet Center, New York, New York   9/94 to 8/95

Manhattan Psychiatric Center (Manhattan State Hospital), New York, New York   9/93 to 7/94

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