Amber Ricks
2014 Jamila Irons-Johnson, PsyD Achievement Award
The 2014 recipient of the Jamila Irons-Johnson, Psy.D. Achievement Award is Amber Ricks. Amber has worked extensively with low-income and ethnic minority clients, including children and adolescents. She was accepted into a practicum that uses Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to treat underserved populations. Overall, she has demonstrated commendable academic achievement, exceptional clinical skills, and a commitment to serving the populations about which Dr. Irons-Johnson was most passionate.