DEBRA ANN GOVAN

CV

• Fall 1999 to present: Private practice: Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Reunification (Sandra Hewitt protocol, Ft Collins, CO
• Fall 2001 to present: Training and development workshops “Respectful communication workshops, Larimer and Weld counties.
• Fall 2002 to present: Parental Responsibility Evaluator-to provide recommendations to the Magistrate toward resolving parenting conflicts that have not been resolved through Court mediation and/or Special Advocate interventions. These recommendations are based solely on the best interest of the children involved. Evaluation process involves private interviews, home visits and psychological testing. Custody Evaluations completed for Larimer, Weld, Jefferson, Boulder, Denver, Adams, Summit and Eagle County Courts.
• Fall 2002 to present: Parenting Decision Maker, Arbitrator, Larimer and Weld County District Courts.
• 2015 to present: Consultant for Custody Evaluations
• Fall 2000 to Aug 2017: Child and Family Investigator appointed by the Courts to make recommendations to the Magistrate in the form of a formal report, identifying recommendations specifically involving the allocation of parental responsibilities, primary residence and/or parenting time. Most all CO Judicial District Courts
• Fall 2001 to 2002, Fall 2004 to 2008 – Assistant visiting Professor, Professional Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado. Classes taught/supervised: Masters and Doctoral Clinical experience;Masters and Doctoral level group
  Theory/Dynamics
  Doctoral level Clinical Supervision
  Masters level and Doctoral Career Theory
  Masters level group experience/Denver
  Masters tests and assessments
  Masters and Doctoral level practicum class
  Masters level tests and assessments
• Fall 2000 to 2002: Instructor for Divorce Transitions, Fort Collins, Colorado (co-parenting classes)
• Fall 2001; spring: Adjunct Professor, Colorado State University, counseling Fort Collins;. School of Education: Group Counseling, Practicum
• 12/27 1999: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society: Colorado State University
• 1997-1998 – Internship: Colorado State University
  Assistant instructor for ED700 (advanced research); Supervisor of supervision Practicum and Internship; Individual supervision experience under a licensed psychologist, 32 hours
• Fall 1997 – Guest lecturer for ED430 (diversity in communication); presented REBT and TA. Colorado State University
• Summer 1997 – Pilot study designed and administrated to evaluate Colorado State University undergraduates perspective on multicultural issues infused into their curriculum. SPSS used for analysis.
• 1997 to 1998 – Supervisor for Masters Practicum students (128 hours); group (34 hours); Live supervision (16 hours); and 24/7 on call. Colorado State University
• Spring 1997 – Support group facilitator for six (6) Masters Students. A six (6) session group design. Colorado State University
• Spring 1997 – Volunteer for the Denver Career Fair (Career 2000), career assessments administrated.
• Spring 1997 – Volunteer for the Larimer County Employment Facilities (ETS), practice interviews and resume evaluations.
• Spring 1996 – Narrative research project.
• 1995 to 1997 – Teaching Assistant for ED686 (mental health issues); Syllabus development, contact person for guest speakers, presenter, lecturer, grading, guest speaker (spring 1997) Anorexia Nervosa.
• 1995 to1998 – Research Assistant to Dr. Sharon Anderson on two studies; Multicultural Infusion into curricula; The student’s perspective. 1997, 3rd author, publication pending.; Post therapy relationship with therapist and client (nonsexual, nonromantic) 2nd author.
• 1990-1995 – Private Practice, Madison WI
• 1986 to 1990 – Behavior Modification Counselor for Nutri-System; Madison Wisconsin group therapy and individual therapy 250 clients
• 1981 to 1986 – Complex Coordinator/Counselor student services, Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska (4 residence halls-600 students)
• 1980 to 1981 – Resident Advisor student services, Ball State University, Muncie Indiana (1 graduate residence hall-200 students)
• 1978 to 1979 – Student teacher, elementary school, Bloomington Indiana (grades 1 & 3).

COUNSELING EXPERIENCES CLINICAL

• 1999 to present – Private practice, Psychotherapy, 242 Linden St, Fort Collins, Colorado.
• 2002 to present – Parenting Decision Maker/Arbitrator
• Fall 2000-2001, Fall 2004-2008 – Professor and Supervisor Masters and Doctoral Clinical Laboratories University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado.
• 2001-2002 – Adjunct Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
• 1986 to 1990 – Counselor, Nutri-System Madison, Wisconsin. Lectures were 30 minutes in length and dealt specifically with behavior change with in depth look at self talk. Group sessions, 10 per group. Development of Nutritional lectures. Lectures were 30 minutes. Private counseling given to those clients from group who needed additional time. Care calls given to all clients who missed appointments.

CLINICAL TRAINING

• 2008 to current – Ongoing clinical training through BDIC , ACA, APA, & AFCC
• 1997 to 2008 – Practicum/Internship Supervisor: Colorado State University and University of Northern Colorado.
  *. Provide individual supervision to Masters students in the Practicum experience in Counseling.
  *. Live supervision given to Counseling practicum students during their counseling sessions.
  *. Group supervision given to practicum students as they process their client cases.
  *. Grades given to practicum students.
  *. On call emergency contact person (24 hours a day/7 days a week).
  *. Counseling theories and application reviewed and role-played.
  *. Supervision of my supervision provided by a licenses Psychologist on a weekly basis.
  * Tests and Assessments: Level C qualification
• 1995 to1999 – Research Assistant, Colorado State University.
  *. Primary and Secondary literature review.
  *. Assisted in the proposal of Human Subjects;
  *. Development of newspaper ads for participants in study.
  *. Administered questionnaires to undergraduates for infusion project.
  *. Coding; Manual and HyperResearch.
  *. Assisted in the preparation of the above two research projects; Multicultural Infusion into curricula and Post Therapy Relationships, for an APA National Convention in Chicago, IL August 1997.
• 1981 to 1986
  *Complex Coordinator, Student Services, Creighton University,.
  * Provided individual counseling to residence in the halls.
  * Organized workshops for Resident Advisors.
  * Organized workshops for all students, graduate and undergraduate. (Educational as well as self help)
  * Developed programs for wellness education, career and recreation.
  * General disciplinarian for rule violations with Residence Halls.
  * Hired and released staff.
  * In-service trainer for weekly staff meeting with Resident Advisors.
  * Accountant for 95 Residence Hall floor accounts.
  * Committee involvement with Residence Hall life lecture series.
• 1985 to 1986 – Counselor Internship, Creighton University Student Counseling/Career Center.
  * Individual on site counseling with university students.
  * Group counseling with university students.
  * Workshop organizer and facilitator for educational/career workshops.
  * Created and organized an all campus career fair.
  * Test administration for career seeking questions.
• 1986 – Counselor Practicum, Creighton University Student Career Center.
  * Individual and group counseling of traditional and nontraditional students. Areas of student concerns were:
  * Stress Management
  * Depression
  * Separation Anxiety
  * Career concerns
  * Substance abuse
  * Anorexia & Bulimia

Fee Schedule, Retainer Terms, and Testimony Policies

• Private Practice Rate – $300/hour
• PRE Rate – $300/hour
• PRE Retainer is $8,700, which covers the first 29 hours of work on the case. Once the retainer is exhausted, additional charges will be billed at the same hourly rate of $300 and invoiced prior to the submission of the PRE report. All payments must be settled in full before the report is submitted.
• PRE work will not commence until the retainer is paid in full.

Testimony and Deposition Policy:

• If subpoenaed to testify at the final hearing, a non-refundable fee of $4,800 will be charged to cover the PRE’s reassessment of the complete file, preparation for testimony, and the time commitment required for the trial date. This fee applies regardless of whether the hearing proceeds as scheduled. This policy is in place because, by this point in the timeline, the schedule has already been reserved for case preparation and the trial date, preventing availability for work with other families and their case management.
• Depositions, if permitted under the applicable PRE statute, will be billed at $300 per hour, with a non-refundable retainer of $1,800 (six hours) due in advance. Final charges will be determined based on the specifics of the case and the deposition schedule. The retainer applies regardless of whether the deposition proceeds as scheduled, and a minimum of two weeks’ notice is required.

Remote/Virtual Testimony and Deposition Requirement:

• All PRE services, including interviews, evaluations, testimony, and depositions, are conducted exclusively through secure remote/virtual platforms. This requirement is a condition of engagement and applies regardless of any court orders or stipulations that may be sought by the parties after retention. By engaging services, all parties and counsel agree that no in-person testimony or deposition will be provided under any circumstances. Any attempt to modify this arrangement will be considered a breach of contract, and all documented time spent addressing such a breach with the court will be billed at $600 per hour.

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