Stephen B. Mayville, Ph.D., BCBA
CURRICULUM VITA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Office Address: 6490 South McCarran Blvd. Ste, #25
Reno, NV. 89509
Phone: (775) 826-6218 Fax: (775) 826-6271
Date of birth: 2/20/73
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 70711
Reno, NV. 89570
EDUCATION
1998-2003 Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA.
Major: Clinical Psychology
(APA accredited doctoral program)
Minor: School Psychology
Degree conferred: Doctor of Philosophy
Dissertation: The Relationship Between Depression and
Feeding Disorder Symptoms Among Persons with Severe
and Profound Mental Retardation
1996-1998 University of the Pacific
Stockton, California.
Major: Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Therapy
Degree conferred: Master of Arts
Thesis: Assessing the Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Symptoms Among an Ethnically Diverse Sample of High School Students
1992-1996 University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Major: Psychology
Minor: American History
Degree conferred: Bachelor of Arts
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
Licensed Clinical Psycholgist, Nevada, License PY0477
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
POSITIONS HELD:
Private Practice, Clinic for Anxiety and Depression (June, 2005-present)
Service Provided: Psychological services for adults, children, and families.
St. Mary’s Emergency Room, On-Call Staff Psychologist (June, 2006-present)
Services Provided: Psychological assessment of risk for harm to self or others.
Independent Consultant, Washoe County School District, (February, 2005-present)
Services Provided: Provide behavioral consultation services in school settings for behavior problems; supervise the implementation of behavior treatment plans, conduct functional assessments of problem behavior, provide written evaluations and recommendations for the implementation of behavior treatment plans.
Licencsed Psychologist, Mountain Employee Assistance Program (March, 2005-June, 2006)
Services Provided: Conduct cognitive behavioral therapy for a wide range of problems with children and adults, conduct job performance evaluations, critical incident debriefings, and benefits orientations.
Independent Psychological Consultant, Bureau of Disability Adjudication (April, 2005-November, 2005)
Services Provided: Conduct mental status examinations and psychological testing to help determine eligibility for disability benefits.
Psychology Post-Doc, Mountain Employee Assistance Program (Jan 2004-March, 2005)
Duties: Provide cognitive behavioral therapy for a wide range of problems with children and adults, conduct job performance evaluations, critical incident debriefings, and benefits orientations.
Supervisor: Frank “Sandy” Evarts, Ph.D.
Predoctoral Psychology Intern, Pinecrest Developmental Center/Central State Hospital Internship Consortium (September, 2002-August, 2003)
Duties:
Pinecrest Developmental Center: Serve as chairman of the Behavioral Intervention Committee (a committee for the review of all psychological evaluations and behavior treatment plans), serve as a consultant to on-site psychologists to assist with behavioral intervention design for severe behavior problems and the development of adaptive behavior, direct assessment for behavior problems (functional analysis), conduct research, and supervise the research of other graduate students related to dual diagnosis and medication side effects.
Supervisors: Stephen Swender, Psy.D., James Logan, Ph.D., and Richard Wakefield, Ph.D.
Central State Hospital
Patient population consists primarily of individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, severe mood and anxiety disorders). Duties include assessment and treatment of these problems within a cognitive-behavioral model.
Supervisors: Maria Kattan, Ph.D. and Kelly Pears, Ph.D.
Behavioral Consultant, Leesville Developmental Center (Jan 2002-Dec 2002)
Duties: Conduct behavioral assessments and provide treatment recommendations
to staff for more challenging behavior problems.
Supervisors: Johnny Matson, Ph.D. and Rick Adams Ph.D.
Psychology Extern, Pinecrest Developmental Center (May-Aug, 1998; October, 2001-Auguest, 2002 )
Duties: Conduct assessments of aberrant behavior/psychopathology, adaptive functioning, social skills, feeding problems, and tardive dyskinesia for individuals with developmental disabilities, provide treatment recommendations based off of results of the assessment, and conduct and supervise research relevant to mental retardation.
Supervisor: Johnny Matson, Ph.D.
Psychology Extern, School Psychology Practicum (Sept-Dec, 2001)
Duties: Conduct curriculum-based assessments with children in elementary schools and conduct academic intervention based on results of the assessment.
Supervisor: Joe Witt, Ph.D.
Psychology Extern, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Eating Disorders Program (Feb-Aug, 2001).
Duties: Therapist and case manager for children and adults diagnosed with anorexia, bulimia, and subthreshold variants of these disorders. Therapist for comorbid disorders such and mood and anxiety disorders. Therapy content included cognitive-behavioral therapy, body image, decision making and problem solving, relapse prevention, meal support, and alumni support group. Therapy conducted in both individual and group formats.
Supervisor: Donald Williamson, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, Pennington Biomedical Research Center (Louisiana State
University) (Dec, 1999-Oct, 2001)
Duties: Assist in data collection/coding and conduct literature review for research related to improving military diet selections among basic training recruits, supervise undergraduate research assistants, conduct psychological screenings for obesity drug studies, conduct group behavior therapy for weight loss, and lead a support group for weight loss.
Supervisor: Donald Williamson, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, Louisiana State University (Jan-Dec, 1999)
Duties: Conduct literature review, develop Institutional Review Board application and research materials, supervise undergraduate data collection, analyze data, and assist with manuscript development for research regarding hiring decisions across various physical and mental disabilities.
Supervisor: William Drew Gouvier, Ph.D.
Adult Psychology Intern, Louisiana State University Psychological Services
Center (1999-2002)
Duties: Provide cognitive-behaviorally oriented assessment and treatment of adults in an outpatient setting. Presenting problems include mood, anxiety, eating, impulse control, and personality disorders.
Supervisor: Donald Williamson, Ph.D.
Adult Psychology Extern, Margaret Dumas Mental Health Center & Baton Rouge Mental Health Center (Sept, 1998-Oct, 2002)
Duties: Provide cognitive-behaviorally oriented assessment and treatment of adults in an outpatient setting. Presenting problems include anxiety, mood, psychotic and eating disorders (bulimia and binge eating disorder).
Supervisors: Bryan Gros, Ph.D., Amy Copeland, Ph.D., and David Penn, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University (Sept-Dec, 1998)
Duties: Generate and correct examinations for an undergraduate level abnormal psychology class, and meet with and advise undergraduate students on a weekly basis.
Supervisor: William Drew Gouvier, Ph.D.
Research Assistant, University of the Pacific (1997-1998)
Duties: Assist in research regarding eyewitness identification. Responsible for developing materials needed for running participants, encoding data, assisting in data analysis, and writing up sections of a research paper for presentation at the Western Psychological Association Conference (WPA) 1997.
Supervisor: Gary Howells, Ph.D.
Student Intern, University of the Pacific Psychology Clinic (1997-1998)
Duties:
Therapy: co-therapist for cases involving anger management, parent training, sports psychology, and couples communication training.
Evaluation: co-evaluator for psychological evaluations involving Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Child Custody.
Supervisors: Gary Howells, Ph.D. and Pam Fitzgerald, Ph.D.
Graduate Coordinator, University of the Pacific Community Re-Entry Program (1997-1998)
Duties: Teach independent living skills in a group home setting to adults with chronic schizophrenia.
Supervisors: Cris Clay, M.A. and Martin Gipson, Ph.D.
Client Trainer, United Cerebral Palsy (Summer 1997, 1995-1996)
Duties: Supervise clients with mental disabilities in a group home setting. Train clients to become more independent through training daily living skills.
Supervisor: Russ Rougeau, M.A.
RESEARCH
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
Matson, J.L., Mayville, S.B., Kuhn, D.E., & Sturmey, P. (2005). The Behavioral
Function of Feeding Problems as Assessed by the Questions About
Behavioral Function. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 26, 399-408.
Matson, J.L., Luke, M.A., & Mayville, S.B. (2004). The Effects of Antiepileptic
Medications on the Social Skills of Individual with Mental Retardation. Research in Developmental Disabilities,25, 219-228.
Matson, J.L., Kuhn, D.E., Dixon, D., Mayville, S.B., Laud, R.B., Cooper, C.,
Malone, C., Minshawi, N., Singh, A., & Lott.J.D. (2003). The Development and Factor Structure of the Functional Assessment for multiple CausaliTy (FACT). Research in Developmental Disabilities, 24, 485-495.
Gouvier, W.D., Sytsma-Jordan, S., & Mayville, S. (2003) Patterns of
Discrimination in Hiring Job Applicants with Disabilities: The Role of
Disability Type, Job Complexity, and Public Contact. Rehabilitation
Psychology, 48, 175-181.
Matson, J.L., Bielecki, J., & Mayville, S.B. (2003) Psychopharmacology Research
for Individuals with Mental Retardation: Methodological Issues and
Suggestions. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 24, 149-157.
Matson, J.L., Mayville, S.B., & Laud, R.B. (2003) A System of Assessment for
Adaptive Behavior, Social Skills, Behavioral Function, Medication Side-Effects, and Psychiatric Disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 24, 75-81.
Mayville, S.B., Williamson, D.A., White, M.A., Netemeyer, R., & Drab, D.L.
(2002) The Development of the Muscle Appearance Satisfaction Scale: A Self-Report Measure for the Assessment of Muscle Dysmorphia
Symptoms. Assessment,9, 351-360.
Mayville, S., Katz, R.C., Gipson, M., & Cabral, K. (1999). Assessing the
Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in an Ethnically Diverse Group
of Adolescents. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 8, 357-362.
Peer Reviewed Journal Manuscripts In Press
Matson, J.L., Lott, J.D., Swender, S.L., & Moscow, S. (In Press). Depression and
social skills among individuals with severe and profound mental
retardation. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities.
Matson, J. L., Minshawi, N. F., Gonzalez, M. L. & Mayville, S. B. (In Press). The
relationship of comorbid problem behaviors to social skills in persons
with profound mental retardation. Behavior Modification.
Swender, S.L., Mayville, S.B., Matson, J.L., & McDowell, D.A. (In Press).
Functional Assessment of Handmouthing Among Persons with Severe and
Profound Mental Retardation. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability.
Mayville, S.B., Matson, J.L., Laud, R., Cooper, C. & Kuhn, D.E. (In Press).
The Relationship Between Depression and Feeding Disorder Symptoms
Among Individuals with Severe and Profound Mental Retardation. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities.
Published Book Chapter
Mayville, E.A., & Mayville, S.B. Data collection and observation systems.
Handbook for Dual Diagnosis. Edited by Matson, J.L., Laud, R.B., &
Matson, M. National Association for Dual Diagnosis.
Book Chapter In Press
Sturmey, P. & Mayville, S.B. Feeding difficulties and eating disorders. Handbook
of Intellectual Disability and Clinical Psychology Practice. Edited by
Walsh, P.N., Carr, A., O’Reilly, G. & McEvoy, J. London: Routledge.
Miscellaneous Journal Publication
Matson, J.L., Kuhn, D., & Mayville, S.B. (2002). Assessment of Psychopathology
and Behavior Problems for Adults with Mental Retardation. National
Association for Dual Diagnosis Newsletter, 5, 19-21
Published Book Review
Mayville, S.B. (2002) Self-Injurious Behavior: Gene-Brain-Behavior
Relationships. Edited by Stephen R. Schroeder, Mary Lou Oster-Granite,
and Travis Thompson. Research In Developmental Disabilities, 23, 367-
368.
Manuscripts Under Peer Review
Drab, D.L., Greenway, F.L., Mayville, S.B., Martin, C.K., & Yorke-Crowe, E.
Do People Do What They Say They Will Do? A Test of Motivation and
Behavior Change in a Weight Management Program.
Matson, J.L., Luke, M., Mayville, S.B., & Swender, S.L. Problematic Feeding
Behaviors Associated with Individuals with Autism as Indicated by the Screening Tool of fEeding Problems (STEP).
CONFERENCE POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Louisiana State University
Johnny L. Matson, Denise J. Lott., Vittoria Neviani., & Stephen B. Mayville. Difference in social Skills of Depressed Versus Non-Depressed Individuals Functioning Within the Severe and Profound Ranges of Mental Retardation. Update on the Treatment of Affective Disorders. International Conference. Modena, Italy, 2002.
Danae L. Drab., Donald A. Williamson, Frank L. Greenway, Stephen B. Mayville,
Corby K. Martin, & Emily Yorke-Crowe, E.. Do People Do What They Say They Will Do? A Test of Motivation and Behavior Change in a Weight Management Program. Poster presented at the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy conference in November, 2001.
W. Drew Gouvier, Sara Sytsma, & Stephen B. Mayville. Patterns of
Discrimination in Hiring Handicapped Job Applicants: The Role of Disability Type, Job Complexity, and Public Contact. Poster presented at the National Association of Neuropsychology in November, 2001.
Stephen B. Mayville, Donald A. Williamson., Marney A. White, Richard
Netemeyer., & Danae L. Drab. The Development of the Muscle Appearance Satisfaction Scale: A Self-Report Measure for the Assessment of Muscle Dysmorphia Symptoms. Poster presented at the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy conference in November, 2001.
Williamson, D.A., Allen, R.A., Alfonso, P., Davis-Martin, P., Mayville, S.B.,
Hackes, B., & Hackes, A.E. (2001). Validation of Digital Photography
and Visual Estimation Methods for Measuring Food Selections and Food
Intake. Poster presented at the National Association for the Study of Obesity, 2001.
University of the Pacific
Gary Howells, Thomas R. Fuller, Stephen B. Mayville, et al. Current Methods of
Constructing Photographic Lineups: Procedures and Fairness. Poster
presented at the Western Psychological Association conference in April,
1998.
Stephen B. Mayville, Martin Gipson, and Roger C. Katz. The Body Image Rating
Scale: A Short Questionnaire for the Assessment of Body Dysmorphic
Symptoms. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association
conference in April, 1998.
Stephen B. Mayville, Stephen E. Wong, Donald Wachelka, and Cris Clay. The
Reduction of Body Dysmorphic Symptoms in a Male Diagnosed with
Chronic Schizophrenia. Poster presented at the Northern California
Association for Behavior Analysis conference in January, 1998.
Gary N. Howells, Thomas R. Fuller, Stephen B. Mayville, Audrey Lynn
Whitehurst, Katherine E. Underwood, Andrea Marchesotti, Mark L. Levi,
and Megan G. Doan. Impact of Showups on Simultaneous and Sequential
Lineups. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association
conference in April, 1997.
GUEST REVIEWER:
Behavior Modification (2002)
Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment (2002)
Research in Developmental Disabilities (2002)
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research (2001)
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology (2000)
Psychiatric Services (1999)
GRADUATE COURSE WORK
(Excluding practica)
Advanced Psychopathology
Behavior Change
Behavior Therapy
Biological Bases of Behavior
Child Behavior Therapy
Clinical Psychopharmacology
Cognitive Bases of Behavior
Current Problems in School Psychology
Developmental Disorders and Child Psychopathology
Family Therapy
History of Modern Psychology
Measurement of Behavior
Methodology and Research Design (II)
Professional Considerations
Psychological Assessment I
Psychological Assessment II
Psychotherapy and Behavior Change
Research Design (I)
School-Based Psychological Interventions
School Consultation
Social Bases of Behavior
Statistical Methods
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center—Allied Mental Health Professional (2005-present)
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Association for Behavior Analysis
Member, Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology (1995-1996).
Big West Conference All-Academic Team (University of Nevada football, 1993).
REFERENCES
Stephen Swender, Psy.D
Pinecrest Developmental Center
Pineville, LA.
(318) 641-2258
Johnny L. Matson, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University
Department of Psychology
Audubon Hall
Baton Rouge, LA. 70803
(225) 578-8745
Amy Copeland, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University
Department of Psychology
Audubon Hall
Baton Rouge, LA. 70803
(225) 388-4117
William Drew Gouvier, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University
Department of Psychology
Audubon Hall
Baton Rouge, LA. 70803
(225) 388-1494
Bryan Gros, Ph.D.
Baton Rouge Mental Health Center
4615 Government St.
Bldg. 2
Baton Rouge, LA. 70806
(225) 922-0474
Roger C. Katz, Ph.D.
University of the Pacific
Department of Psychology
3601 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA. 95211
(209) 946-2133
Frank Evarts, Ph.D.
1091 Haskell St.
Reno, NV. 89509
(775) 322-6066