Tetsuo "Ted" Sato

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid foundation in psychological principles and therapeutic practices. Successfully contributed to patient well-being through tailored treatment plans and effective intervention strategies. Demonstrated proficiency in cognitive-behavioral therapy and crisis intervention, ensuring compassionate and ethical care.

• Parent-mediated intervention to toddlers with autism spectrum disorder., 09/01/18, 82nd annual convention of the Japanese Psychological Association, Sendai, Japan
• Gender identity and sexual orientation of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder., 09/01/18, Identity of sexual minorities: Perspectives in development, nonconforming, and ambiguity., 82nd annual convention of the Japanese Psychological Association, Sendai, Japan
• Self-forgiveness and psychological distress in Japanese adolescents., 08/01/18, Annual convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA, U.S.
• Studying psychology at graduate schools in the United States., 09/01/17, 81st annual convention of the Japanese Psychological Association, Kurume, Japan
• Case study of assessment and treatment of a toddler with autism spectrum disorder in the United States., 09/01/17, 81st annual convention of the Japanese Psychological Association, Kurume, Japan
• Group Therapy for International College Students in the U.S., 07/01/16, 31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan
• Cross-cultural comparison of interpersonal forgiveness in the United States and Japan., 08/01/15, Annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada
• Effects of computer use for math homework on math scores, and math self-efficacy., 04/01/13, Spring Research Conference 2013, Lexington, KY, U.S.
• Negative mood regulation expectancies, attitude toward help seeking, comfort with affect, and suicidality of Japanese college students., 06/01/10, Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues, American Psychological Association-Division 45, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.

• Anxiety symptoms of children with autism spectrum disorder., 03/01/17, Brown bag presentation at University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, U.S.
• Difficulties of college students with ASD and treatment recommendation., 03/01/16, Invited presentation at the University of Louisville Counseling Center, Louisville, KY, U.S.

• Guest Lecturer (two sections), Career Development in Global Context (in English), Diversity Accessibility Career Center, University of Tsukuba, 01/01/19, 01/31/19
• Graduate Supervisor (assistant), University of Tennessee, Health Science Center, 12/01/16, 08/31/17
• Visiting Associate Professor (one section per year), Hokkaido University of Science, 04/01/15, Present
• Graduate Supervisor, University of Louisville, 01/01/15, 07/31/15
• Part-Time Lecturer, Abnormal Psychology, Department of Psychology, California State University, Fullerton, 01/01/11, 05/31/11
• Guest Lecturer (one section), Invited Talk for General Psychology Course, Mental Health and Psychotherapy, Mt. San Antonio College, 12/01/10, 12/31/10

• Postdoctoral Fellow, The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Track, Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, U.S., 09/01/17, 09/30/18, Conducted assessment to children and adolescents with a history of concerns about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Provided family-focused behavioral therapy (i.e., Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment) to children and adolescents with ASD, Provided modified CBT to children and adolescents with ASD regarding their other mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety), Provided consultation for children enrolled in Early Head Start programs
• Predoctoral Intern, The University of Tennessee Professional Psychology Internship Consortium, APA-Accredited Internship, Memphis, TN, U.S., 08/01/16, 07/31/17, Conducted diagnostic interviews and psychological evaluations with children with developmental disabilities, Facilitated male adolescent groups for youths with anger and emotional issues and co-facilitated joint family sessions, Provided individual and family therapy incorporating evidence based treatment and family systems theory to children and adolescents with various psychological issues, Served children in or at risk of entering state custody
• Clinical Graduate Assistant, University of Louisville Counseling Center, Louisville, KY, U.S., 08/01/15, 05/31/16, Conducted psychological intake assessments and individual therapy with college students experiencing various issues, Reached out to the international center, provided consultation to the staff, and facilitated a therapy group for international students with acculturation difficulties, Participated in various outreach events to identify early symptoms and promote psychological well-being
• Practicum Student, The Autism Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, U.S., 08/01/15, 12/31/15, Provided modified cognitive-behavioral therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults with ASD and other comorbid disorders including depressive and anxiety disorders, Co-facilitated a social skills group targeting adolescents with ASD
• Practicum Student, Cardinal Success Program, The Academy @ Shawnee, Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, U.S., 01/01/15, 07/31/15, Provided individual therapy to adolescents at a high school in a marginalized community and intervened with students in crisis, Provided individual therapy to teachers with their own mental health issues, Consulted with teachers, school personnel, and parents about students with psychological and behavioral issues
• Practicum Student, Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, U.S., 05/01/14, 12/31/14, Conducted a variety of psychological assessments from toddlers to adolescents with developmental disabilities, Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team with pediatricians, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists
• Practicum Student, The Brook Hospital, Louisville, KY, U.S., 08/01/13, 04/30/14, Provided various individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents in the substance use program and the psychiatric patient program, Cofacilitated a DBT group for inpatient adults with substance use disorders
• Therapist in Training, Japan Primary Care Association, Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, 10/01/11, 11/30/11, Reached out to victims of the tsunami disaster in temporary housing, Provided consultation and psychoeducation to parents regarding their children’s emotional and behavioral reactions to the disaster
• Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, LHD, Inc Psychological Services, Orange, CA, U.S., 08/01/10, 05/31/11, Provided individual and group therapy at juvenile group homes, Created individual treatment plans, implemented them, and evaluated children’s progress
• Master’s Practicum Student, Outreach Concern, Santa Ana, CA, U.S., 09/01/07, 06/30/09, Conducted individual therapy for elementary school students, Consulted with teachers, school personnel, and parents regarding students’ disruptive behaviors and emotional difficulties

• American Psychological Association, Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 52: International Psychology, 08/01/12, Present
• Japanese Psychological Association, 04/01/17, Present
• Society of Young Professionals, Japanese Psychological Association, 05/01/18, Present, Board Member
• Japan Society of Developmental Psychology, 10/01/18, Present

• Dovi, A., Lindwall, J., Sato, T., Brigden, J., Phipps, S., Perceived school connectedness as it relates to parent-reported behavior and adaptive skills in youth with recently diagnosed cancer., Children’s Health Care, 49, 233–246, 2019
• Sato, T., Abdullah, H., Bernabe, E., Dewey, L., Expanding pediatric psychology: Perspectives of International Trainees., Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 6, 323-330, 2018
• Mearns, J., Self, E., Kono, K., Sato, T., Takashima, E., Tresno, F., Watabe, Y., Catanzaro, S. J., Measuring generalized expectancies for negative mood regulation in Japan: The Japanese language NMR Scale., International Journal of Quantitative Research in Education, 3, 109-127, 2016
• Leach, M. M., Sato, T., A content analysis of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality journal: The initial four years., Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 5, 61-68, 2013

• Dewey, L., Sato, T., Making friends: answers for teens with autism., KidsHealth, http://kidshealth.org/NemoursXML/en/teens/making-friends.html?WT.ac=ctg, 2017
• Flaherty, C., Sato, T., How to tell if someone is nice: answers for teens with autism., KidsHealth, https://kidshealth.org/MSCS/en/teens/autism-bullying.html, 2017
• Flaherty, C., Sato, T., What to say: answers for teens with autism., KidsHealth, https://m.kidshealth.org/MSCS/en/teens/autism-conversation.html?WT.ac=ctg, 2017

• Certified Public Psychologist – Japan