Experience

Dr. Zinatelli has had the following experience in the field of psychology:

• January 1996-present, Psychologist
  Private practice
  • Provide a wide range of psychological services. 
     
• January 1996-2001, Psychologist 
  University of Ottawa Career and Counselling Service.
  • Provided a wide range of psychological services.
  • Consulted to the Faculty of Engineering. 
  • Supervised doctoral interns. 
  • Developed computer software. 
    
    
• May 1988-December 1995, Therapist/Psychologist 
  University of Waterloo, Counselling Services and Engineering counselling. 
  • Counselled students, staff and faculty concerning career decisions, study skills, time management, family difficulties, issues of sexuality, marital discord, eating disorders, addictions, sexual abuse, depression and anxiety.
  • Coordinated and implemented an alcohol abuse treatment programme. 
  • Served as a study skills coordinator. 
  • Provided emergency counselling in response to crises in the university community. 
  • Served as a consultant for faculty and staff concerning psychological issues (especially in the faculty of engineering). 
  • Led workshops. 
  • Volunteered with the local police and fire departments regarding Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. 
    
    
• September 1988-December 1995, Instructor
  University of Waterloo, Psychology Department. 
  • Supervised Counselling Services interns. 
  • Taught courses in addictions and related disorders.
  • Taught portions of courses in psychological research and adult assessment. 
  • Co-supervised students completing honours theses. 
    
    
• May 1987-September 1992, Researcher
  University of Waterloo, Psychology Department.
  • Conducted research in the area of alcohol tolerance.