Michelle J. Yep-Martin, Psy.D., M.S., M.A.
OFFICE ADDRESS CONTACT INFORMATION
500 West 27th Avenue, Ste. D 907-677-7089 (fax) 907-677-7094
Anchorage, Alaska 99503 myepmartin@gmail.com
(907) 227-5802 (cellular)
EDUCATION
Saybrook University
San Francisco, CA
June 2014
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Carol Humphreys
Dissertation Title: Female Sexual Offenders: Current Treatment, Relational Aspects of Offense Styles, and the Effect of Therapeutic Alliance
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
December 2000
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Mark Johnson
Thesis Title: Relationship Between Depression and other Psychopathologies and Needle Sharing Among Injecting Drug Users
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
May 1995
Bachelor of Science Liberal Studies
Steller Secondary Alternative School
Anchorage, AK
May 1991
High School Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
Licensed Psychologist, State of Alaska, License #PSYS109
Licensed Psychological Counselor, License #504
Type C – Special Services, School Counselor, State of Alaska, Department of Education and
Early Development, Teacher Certificate (Through 2009)
Certified Adoption Home Study Writer
Approved Provider for the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders, Level I, Supervisor
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES/CONTINUING EDUCATION
Special Topics in Sexual Offender Training and Assessment
Assessing Contact with Children
Assessing Contact with Children II
Polygraph Testing in Sex Offender Management
Group Therapy with Sexual Offenders
Assessment I: Static-99
Assessment II: Risk Assessment of Dynamic Factors in Sex Offenders using the SONAR 2007
Sex Offender Treatment Planning
Treatment of Sex Offenders with Developmental Disabilities
Advanced Sex Offender Training for the Department of Corrections
Introduction to Sex Offender Assessment and Treatment
Introduction to Sex Offender Assessment and Treatment II
Motivational Interviewing Techniques with Sexual Offenders (X2)
Treating Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
Understanding and Managing Resistance and Deception with Sexual Offenders
Supervision: Our Professional and Ethical Responsibility
Ethics & the Law: Complications in Communications with Clinical and Forensic Clients
Alaska Association for Play Therapy, Play Therapy for children and Families with Serious Trauma and
Attachment Problems
Sex Offender Training for the Department of Corrections
Compassion Fatigue
RELATED COURSES
Communicating Across Cultures
Alaska Alive
Clinical Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Studies in Alaska Native Cultures
Comparative Psychology
Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
Psychotherapy Skills
Advanced Psychotherapy Skills
Oral Communications
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Advanced Human Development
Psychotherapy Practicum
Ethics
Psychopathology
Internship
Cultural Issues in Psychology
Research Thesis
Sex Offenders Assessment and Treatment
Advanced Sex Offenders Assessment and Treatment
INTERNSHIPS AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Intern, Hiland Mountain Correctional Facility, 1999 to 2000
Intern, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2000
Practicum student, HMCC, Anchorage, Alaska 2011 to May 2012
Internship Student, HMCC, Palmer Probation, and Anchorage Probation, Anchorage, Alaska 2012 to June 2014
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Masters Research, Anchorage Comorbidity Services Evaluations Study 1999-2000
Worked with project conducting an outcome and process evaluation of the reorganization and downsizing effort of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, scheduled for 2000. Assisted in assessing the impact of the changes on consumers, their families, service providers, and other community members.
Teaching Assistant, Human Sexuality, University of Alaska, Anchorage Spring 1999
Research Assistant, Dr. Arthur Bohart, Saybrook University Fall 2011
Presentation on case study of a male sexual offender, Saybrook University, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Teaching Assistant, Groups, Saybrook University, Spring 2014
Student Advisor, Saybrook University, Spring 2015
Presentation for UAA and DOC on Sexual Offenders and Substance Abuse with Tiffany Dufour, L.P.A., February 2015
Presentation for DOC Probation Academy on Sexual Offending and Treatment, March 2015
Presentation for UAA and DOC on Female Sexual Offenders, April 2016
ACADEMIC CONFERENCES
Panel Participant
Choosing Dignity: Humanistic Practice with High Risk Client Populations, The 5th Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology is a Call to Community, March 29th – April 1, 2012.
Posters
Caron, N., Davis, C., Doheny, K., Dunn, C., Kaggie, A., Martin, M., Merchant, D., Miller, S. Park, H., Waugh, D., & Hoffman, L. (2012, March/April). The experience of being humanistic in practicum and internship training in psychology: Survey results and implications. Accepted for poster presentation at the 5th Annual Society for Humanistic Psychology Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
MEDIA & NEWSPAPER
Radio program guest host, “Sexual Offending,” Line One, KSKA, 91.1, Anchorage, Alaska, August 20, 2012
INVITED LECTURES
Yep Martin, M. (2014). Effects of Homelessness on Children. Invited guest lecture presented at a graduate level psychology class at the University of Alaska, Anchorage.
Yep Martin, M. (2013). Sexual Offending. Invited guest lecture presented at a graduate level psychology class at the University of Alaska, Anchorage.
ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE
Organized children’s and adolescent play, therapy and information groups
Worked with male and female sex offenders in group and individual therapy settings
Organized and implemented parenting groups for women living in shelter
Helped victims of domestic violence and homelessness with referrals to community resources
Gathered and analyzed data for end of month reports and statistical analysis for funding agencies
PROVISION OF SUPERVISION
Provided supervision for a M.S. graduate seeking licensure, 2011 to 2013
Provided supervision for a M.S. student for practicum, 2012
Provided supervision for a M.S. student for licensure status as well as Approved Provider status, 2015 to 2016
Providing supervision for a M.S. graduate seeking licensure, 2017 to present
Providing supervision for a Psy.D. candidate seeking licensure, 2017 to present
Providing supervision for a Ph.D. candidate seeking licensure as well as Approved Provider status, 2018 to present
PUBLICATIONS
Caron, N., Davis, C., Doheny, K., Dunn, C., Kaggie, A., Martin, M., Merchant, D., Miller, S. Park, H., Waugh, D., & Hoffman, L. (2012, March/April). The experience of being humanistic in practicum and internship training in psychology: Survey results and implications. Accepted for poster presentation at the 5th Annual Society for Humanistic Psychology Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Johnson, M.E., Yep, M., Brems, C., Theno, S., and Fisher, D. 2002. Relationship among gender, needle sharing, and psychopathologies in a sample of injection drug users. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.
Yep Martin, M. (July 21, 2015). Working with challenging clients in psychotherapy [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://time2track.com/working-with-challenging-clients-in-psychotherapy
Yep Martin, M. (October 5, 2015). How to start a private practice on a budget [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://time2track.com/how-to-start-a-private-practice-on-a-budget
Yep Martin, M. (January 4, 2016). What I wish I had known upon entering my postgraduate year [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://time2track.com/what-i-wish-i-had-known-upon-entering-my-postgraduate-year
DISTINCTIONS
Top 40 Under 40, Anchorage, Alaska 2007
The Light of Hope Award, Child in Transition/Homeless Program, Anchorage, Alaska, 2002
Honors Intern, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C., 2000
Tuition Waiver Recipient, University of Alaska Anchorage, Spring Semester 2000, Spring and Fall Semester 1999
Outstanding Children’s Advocate, The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, 1999
University of Iowa Scholarship recipient, 1996 and 2000
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Clinical Member
Alaska Counseling Association
American Psychological Association, Member
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Division 35, Psychology of Women
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Division 32, Humanistic Psychology
Alaska Psychological Association
Global Institute of Forensic Research
Provide pro-bono services for Unchained At Last
VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life, Honorary Chair, 2006
Relay for Life, 24 hour walk
Relay for Life, Chair, 2007
Daffodil Days
Polar Bear Plunge
Food and Wine Festival as a cancer survivor
Mrs. Alaska America 2006
Mrs. America Top 10, 2006
Partners in Homeless Education Gala, Chair and Coordinator
Covenant House Candlelight Vigil for Alaska’s homeless children
Anchorage PrideFest
Alaska Pioneer Home 30th Anniversary
Breast Cancer Focus, Inc.
Walk & Roll for Hope
Muscular Dystrophy Association
ChemoAngels
SeniorAngels
Pink Ice Gala for Breast Cancer Awareness, networking and awareness
Alaska Humane Society
Food Drive for the Food Bank in Alaska
Child in Transition/Homeless Program
The EVA Foundation to support victims of domestic violence
Guppies President, National Sisters in Crime Internet Chapter
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Standing Together Against Rape
American Heart Association