Dr. Kristine Chapleau

Comments from the Communication Chair

Hello Members of IPA!

I am so excited to take Aarika's spot as Chair of the Communication Committee! She has prepared me well! For January’s meeting, Julie Steck hosted our meeting at her splendid, renovated farmhouse where we enjoyed a glass of wine as we discussed the Communication Committee’s goals for 2020. We had a great time catching up, sharing ideas, and welcoming two new members:  Vickie Dalton from Indiana Health Group, and Teri Krakovich from Mind Body Autism, LLC.

Getting down to business, our goals are to communicate the value of IPA membership to psychologists, and communicate the value of psychology to Hoosiers. IPA has many strengths with our talented and dedicated volunteers topping the list. So, our plan for 2020 is to communicate using a more targeted approach. A clear message directed at a desired audience equals greater impact and greater respect of our volunteers’ time and talents.

Toward that goal, if any of you have an inspired idea or feedback, please send me a quick note at chapleau@iupui.edu. I’d love to hear from you!

Cheers!
Kris

Kristine Chapleau, Ph.D., HSPP
IPA Communication Committee Chair
Psychologist at IU Health Physicians

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New Member Spotlight

Dr. Anthony Conger

IPA welcomes Dr. Anthony Conger as am Emeritus Practicing member. Dr. Conger may be new in this role, but he is not new to our field. He received a B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in Psychology from the College of New Jersey in 1962. He was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana) in 1968 with a focus on Clinical Measurement and Multivariate Statistics, and with a minor in Mathematics. He has held academic positions at the University of Western Ontario, University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), Duke University, and Purdue University (West Lafayette). In 2015 he retired from Purdue with the title “Professor Emeritus”. Currently, he is Director of Consulting at psyCATS with offices in Crete, IL and Chicago, IL. Dr. Conger has served as editor or associate editor of various psychology journals and have published over 100 research articles with topics ranging from statistical theory to clinical practice. What a resource he is for members of IPA!

Dr. Michael Poulakis

D. Michael Poulakis has joined IPA as an Academic Member, and he was able to have five student members join as a part of his membership. Dr. Poulakis came to Indiana as an international student in 1992 from Athens Greece. He completed his BA, MA and PsyD from UINDY.  Dr. Poulakis went back to Greece in 2002 to serve in the military and then came back to Indianapolis to be with his wife in 2005. He has been teaching for UINDY since then. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses. His research is focused on diversity and multiculturalism issues. Dr. Poulakis currently has 10 dissertation advisees, and he feels lucky because they are brilliant. The idea that he can guide them and help them graduate is invigorating and rewarding.  In his free time, he relaxes by fixing computers, reading financial books and magazines, and escaping at the movies.

Dr. Andrea (Ande) Williams

Dr. Ande Williams has joined IPA as a Student Member-Post Doc in her first year of an Adult Clinical Neuropsychology Fellow at IU School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. She completed her Bachelors in Psychology with an emphasis in Equine Assisted Learning at Midway College (currently Midway University) and her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Morehead State University. In 2019, she completed her pre-doctoral internship with an emphasis in neuropsychology at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Indiana State University.

Dr. Williams’ professional interests are in adult neuropsychological assessment, pre-surgical evaluations, and the integration of neuropsychology into medical clinics (e.g., primary care). She enjoys working with older adults and individuals with movement disorders or chronic pain. With regard to areas of expertise, she would say she is a ‘jack of many trades, but master of none.’

Dr. Williams stated that after being involved with IPA throughout her graduate training at ISU, she is happy to reconnect to the organization and begin my post-doctorate career back here in Indiana. Although, in her non-professional endeavors she has stayed true to her Kentucky roots; maintaining a passion for horses (specifically, American Saddlebreds) and continuing to ride and compete in saddleseat competitions.

Dr. Colin Rak-Dietz

Dr. Colin Rak-Dietz

Colin M. Rak-Dietz received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR and his Masters of Arts (MA) in clinical psychology and Ph.D. from California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Rak-Dietz completed his doctoral internship at Butler University Consortium where he worked at Butler University Counseling and Consultation Services and a local community mental health clinic. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at University of California at Santa Cruz Counseling and Psychological Services. Throughout his career, he has worked in high school, university, community mental health, and veterans’ affairs settings, which enabled him to address a wide array of presenting concerns. He has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, as well as couples and family work.

Dr. Rak-Dietz is currently in private practice at Evergreen Psychological Services, LLC in Zionsville, IN. His interest and expertise are in the provision of therapy and testing to adolescents and adults, aged 11 and up. He provides psychological assessment for learning disabilities, emotional disorders, personality, and behavior disorders. His therapy areas of special interest include, trauma, gender and sexuality, substance use disorders, mood, anxiety, grief and loss, self-harming behaviors, and schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. His clinical approach is strengths-based and client-centered while utilizing techniques from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Additionally, he works part-time at the University of Indianapolis Counseling Center. He is passionate about providing supervision and mentorship. He also offers trainings and workshops regarding LGBTQ inclusivity to the community and organizations per request and to his fellow therapists on working with LGBTQ clients.

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Dr. Chris Sullivan

Former IPA President Dr. Christopher Sullivan

Former IPA president, Butler University professor, and neuropsychologist Dr. Christopher Sullivan died on January 20, 2020. He was 58 years old. Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Sullivan was a tenured associate professor at Butler University, where he taught and conducted research for 13 years. He also worked as a senior scientist for two years at Idaho National Engineering Laboratory. Dr. Sullivan was in private practice at Neuropsychology Associates from 1998 until his death, where he developed a reputation amongst his referral sources, which included attorneys, physicians, and mental health providers, as a knowledgeable and experienced clinician. He was sought after by attorneys for his thorough knowledge of research, and frequently served as an expert witness. Dr. Sullivan provided assessment and therapy with children and adults, and was highly respected and appreciated by his patients and colleagues as a caring, compassionate, and supportive clinician. As the NFL Neuropsychology Consultant to the Indianapolis Colts, Dr. Sullivan was highly regarded by the players and team staff. He also conducted baseline testing with the athletes attending the NFL Combine. Dr. Sullivan served as a mentor to many early career neuropsychologists, several of whom he brought into his practice. As a colleague, he was always available for a consultation, a teaching moment, and a humorous anecdote.

Dr. Sullivan is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Roxy Sullivan of Indianapolis, and his two cherished children Brittany (James) Crichlow of Spain and Andrew of Indianapolis.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Dr. Christopher Sullivan Memorial Scholarship by sending a check written to “Indiana Psychological Foundation,” noting “Chris Sullivan” in the memo section to: Indiana Psychological Foundation, 11650 Olio Rd Suite 1000-208, Fishers, IN 46037 or through this IPF donation link.

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