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Edith Givens, MFT 

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Oakland Medical Center
Early Start

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280 W. MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland CA 94611

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My Biography

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from San Francisco State University and a Master of Arts in clinical psychology from Saint Mary’s College. I am a licensed Marriage, Family, Therapist and I have practiced psychotherapy for many years in the Bay Area. My varied work experiences as a psychotherapist have always focused on the dynamics involved in family systems. By working at Kaiser Permanente Ob/Gyn I am able to support and nurture women who want to have the healthiest families possible at the onset of life.

Personally, when not working, I enjoy cooking new recipes, listening to eclectic styles of music and spending quality time with my family and friends.

My Credentials

Joined Kaiser Permanente 2004
Began Practice 1990
Graduate School Saint Mary’s College
Licensing Information I am licensed by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners of the state of California. My license number is MFT32892.

What it means to be licensed

To become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), a person must graduate with their master's degree from an accredited university. He or she must take additional training in areas such as: alcoholism and other chemical substance dependency, human sexuality, partner abuse detection and intervention and child abuse.

After completing graduate school, a licensee must also complete 3000 - 3200 hours of supervised experience and pass written exams before becoming licensed. The licensee must take continuing education courses every two years.



 
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