CONTACT
Sonaly Silva, Psy.D.
Associate Director of Training
702-895-3627
christeensonaly.silva@unlv.edu
Alison Toh, M.A., MSc
Clinical Supervisor: Michael Browning, Psy.D.
Alison Toh (she/her) is a doctoral intern in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Diploma in Law and Management. Alison approaches therapy through an integrative lens, drawing primarily from psychodynamic, relational, and systems-oriented perspectives. She is particularly interested in how attachment experiences, developmental trajectories, and cultural contexts shape current functioning, alongside an interest in schema-based conceptualizations of personality and coping. Clinically, she has experiences working with individuals presenting with mood and personality concerns, trauma, chronic health conditions, multicultural and identity considerations, and complex co-occurring psychological and health-related challenges.
Dhruv Raman, Ed.M.
Clinical Supervisor: Ramy Bassioni, Ph.D.
Dhruv Raman (he/him) is a doctoral intern pursuing his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Boston University, with a concentration in Sport Psychology, where he also earned his M.Ed. He was born and raised in New Delhi, India, and completed his undergraduate studies in psychology at Ashoka University before moving to the United States.
Dhruv has supported adolescents, emerging adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, adjustment, relational challenges, and identity development. His clinical experience spans a range of community and institutional settings, including university counseling centers and inpatient care. In his work, he draws on relational-cultural therapy as a primary framework, integrating acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients build connection, self-awareness, and coping skills.
Outside the therapy room, Dhruv enjoys playing soccer and cricket, going for runs, watching movies, and exploring existential comics.
Shaquetta Success, M.S., MBA
Clinical Supervisor: Madison Hurley, Ph.D.
Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Shaquetta "Que" Success (she/her) is a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hampton University in 2018, followed by a master's degree in Human Performance and Wellness and a Master of Business Administration from Barry University in 2022. Que is passionate about creating a warm, collaborative space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered as they navigate life's challenges. Her clinical approach is informed by Psychodynamic Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helping clients explore how past experiences influence the present while developing the flexibility to live in alignment with their values. She believes meaningful change begins with self-understanding and self-compassion. Que has experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, athletes and first-generation college students. Outside of her clinical work, Que enjoys creating and trying new vegan recipes, watching reality TV and traveling.
Winniebhelle Cadiz, M.A.
Clinical Supervisor: Marijo Villano, Ph.D.
Winniebhelle (Winnie) Cadiz (She/Her) is a second generation Filipino American who was born and raised in Hawaii. She earned her BA in Psychology from Portland State University and a MA in Clinical Psychology from Alliant University. She is currently pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Alliant University in Los Angeles where her area of focus is Multicultural Community Clinical Psychology. In therapy, she uses psychodynamic theory to conceptualize clients and integrates third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Winnie is dedicated to honoring clients' intersectional identities and collaborating in the therapeutic alliance to meet each individual’s needs. She has experience working with underserved and diverse individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relational challenges, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. In her free time, Winnie enjoys weight lifting, hiking, reading, crocheting, and spending time with her friends and family.
About UNLV CAPS
UNLV Student Counseling and Psychological Services (UNLV CAPS) is a department within the Student Wellness unit of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. UNLV CAPS works collaboratively with other Student Wellness departments—including the Student Health Center, Wellness Promotion, Jean Nidetch CARE Center, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Disability Resource Center, Military and Veteran Services, and the University Support Team—to support the overall well-being and success of UNLV students.
UNLV CAPS provides a wide range of services to help students address educational, emotional, social, and personal challenges that may affect their academic success or personal development. Our services include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services for medication management, outreach and consultation, and training opportunities for emerging mental health professionals.
Our clinicians are experienced in working with the diverse concerns and identities of college students. We partner with students to enhance self-understanding, develop coping and resilience skills, and foster personal growth. UNLV CAPS is dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and wellness-focused care that supports student success and contributes to a healthy, inclusive campus community.
Services and Program Objectives:
- Provide initial assessment and recommendations concerning student problems
- Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and follow-up care for students who present at risk for harm
- Provide effective brief clinical interventions to assist students in managing their personal and mental health problems so that they can return to their previous level of functioning
- Provide psychological services sensitive to the cultural and individual diversity of students
- Provide quality services in as short a time as possible
- Provide necessary referral to community providers for students who present with conditions that are beyond CAPS’ scope of services
- Provide assessment, documentation, and referrals in the interest of supporting students’ academic standing
- Provide consultation to students, parents, and spouses of students whose education at the University has been disrupted by personal problems
- Provide consultation and educational services to University faculty and staff for the assistance and referral of students who may be in personal distress
- Provide educational programs, workshops and materials which increase student understanding of common psychological concerns and enable students to take responsibility to develop the personal management skills needed to succeed in the university environment
- Provide comprehensive training to UNLV graduate students who are pursuing careers in the mental health profession
- Provide consultation to students, faculty and staff on psychological processes and issues that will enhance learning and academic success
- Provide ongoing quality assurance of services and programs
Student Wellness Mission Statement
The mission of Student Wellness is to advance the optimal wellness of UNLV students, thereby enhancing their lives and their academic success. To fulfill our mission, Student Wellness affirms the importance of working in partnership with the greater university community; respecting individual differences and cultural diversity; and providing quality services and programs that address the physical, emotional, social, environmental, intellectual, spiritual, and occupational dimensions of life.
CAPS Staff
The professional staff consists of psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, psychological assistants, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychiatry residents, and care managers. Additionally, there are a number of administrative staff and student workers who support the clinical staff and assist in CAPS operations. Each year, we typically have approximately 4-5 graduate-level practicum counselors and four doctoral interns.
CAPS is part of the Student Wellness cluster, which embraces balanced, holistic health, and wellness. The doctoral internship is designed to train interns to be competent, entry-level generalist psychologists. The internship training program emphasizes professional identity development, ethical decision making, and multicultural competence. CAPS provide a setting in which interns increase and strengthen their abilities to practice psychology throughout their year. Interns successfully complete their internship when they reach a skill level of intermediate to advanced competence practice defined by having a sufficient ability to practice core skills without ongoing supervision. Training involves developing both core skills, and a positive professional identity that is essential for the work of an entry level psychologist. Interns work with a multidisciplinary staff who offer diverse backgrounds and various theoretical orientations, including evidence-based treatments. Interns have the opportunity to work within a university counseling center that also includes a Psychiatry Team, offering comprehensive medication management and opportunities for case conference experiences as part of collaborative and integrated care. Interns gain experience by participating in a wide range of supervised professional activities within a large, urban, and diverse university counseling center, including:
- Individual, relationship (couples), and group therapy from a brief treatment model.
- Crisis assessment and intervention.
- Intake assessments and diagnosis.
- Individual Supervision.
- Group Supervision (Supervision of Supervision, and Case Conference)
- Seminars (Multicultural Seminar, Outreach & Consultation Seminar, Clinical Issues Seminar, and Teaching, Lifelong Learning, and Competency Seminar).
- Provision of Supervision
- Case management and referrals to community mental health care.
- Outreach, educational workshops and presentations, and consultations across the campus.
- Attendance and participation in staff, Clinical Assessment Team (consultation), Joint Provider (Student Health Center), and Cluster (Student Wellness unit) meetings
- Emphasis Areas: Behavioral Health, Eating Disorders, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Sport Psychology, and Substance Use Disorders. Emphasis areas include one hour of individual supervision/week with licensed staff. Interns dedicate a maximum of approximately 6 hours per week to their emphasis area.
The UNLV CAPS Doctoral Internship is a 2000-hour experience, with the expectation of 500 hours of direct service activities. Interns will be able to gain experience through a wide range of activities, some of which will be negotiated individually by each trainee based on their interest areas and the needs of the center. The doctoral internship in professional psychology includes these components:
Direct Service:
- Initial Consultations
- Brief Individual and Relationship Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Crisis Coverage (4 hours/week)
- Supervision of a therapist in training
- Consultation
Training Activities:
- Training Seminars, including: Multicultural Seminar, Clinical Issues Seminar, Outreach & Consultation Seminar, and Teaching, Lifelong Learning and Competency Seminar.
- Individual Supervision
- Group Supervision (Intern Case Conference, Supervision of Supervision)
Other Activities:
- Prep time/Admin time/Dissertation time
- Specialty Emphasis depending on the intern interests and center needs.
| Intern weekly Activities | Fall Hours/Week August–December |
Spring Hours/Week January–May |
Summer Hours/Week May–July |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Service | |||
| Individual/Couples Therapy* | 12-13 | 12-13 | 14 |
| Initial Consultations | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Group Therapy | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Crisis Coverage | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Clinical Total *Hours will adjust depending on the number of groups |
20.5-21.5 | 20.5-21.5 | 23.5 |
| Other Service | |||
| Supervision of Practicum Student | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Outreach/Consultation | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other Service Total | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Training | |||
| Individual Supervision | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Emphasis Area Supervision | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Supervision of Group Counseling | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Intern Case Conference (every other week) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Clinical Assessment Team Meeting | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Supervision Seminar/Sup of Sup (weekly) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Clinical Issues Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Multicultural Seminar (every other week) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
|
Teaching Lifelong Learning and Competency Seminar |
0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
|
Outreach Seminar (rotate every other week) |
0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Training Total | 8.5 | 8.5 | 6 |
| Support Activities | |||
| Seminar Prep Time | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Administrative/Case Management | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Staff Meeting | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Support Activities Total | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 40 | 40 | 40 |
The UNLV CAPS doctoral internship recognizes the importance of cultural and individual differences and diversity in the training of psychologists. The training program is committed to providing a rich multicultural experience for interns.
As a federally designated Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), UNLV's fall 2020 enrollment statistics reveal that 65% of its students identify as racial or ethnic minorities. This diverse enrollment is further supported by the growing multicultural landscape of Southern Nevada. Over the past decade, UNLV has consistently ranked among the most diverse undergraduate campuses, earning recognition from U.S. News & World Report, which placed UNLV second on its list in 2020, tied with Andrews University in Michigan and only behind the University of Hawaii-Hilo.
In December 2012, the U.S. Department of Education officially designated UNLV as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI). Furthermore, since 2015, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has been recognized as both an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
The UNLV CAPS internship program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since November 8, 2016. For questions related to the internship program’s accreditation status, please contact the APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 First St., NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
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