Facility Martinez Medical Offices Department of Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Services Address OFF-SITE CAMPUS 391 Taylor Blvd. Pleasant Hill Executive Suites, Suite 250 Pleasant Hill CA 94523 Telephone Appt/Advice/Cancellation: (925) 688-8910 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

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My treatment approach is empathic, collaborative, and solution-oriented. My goal is to help people gain confidence and skills toward improved well-being and pursuit of personal goals. My professional training is in psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches.

I am pleased to be a part of the Mental Health Department of Kaiser Permanente, Martinez/ Pleasant Hill site, since 1992. I am a member of the adult treatment team, and enjoy working with people—individually or in group treatment—who have a variety of concerns including life transitions, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I am actively involved with my colleagues in promoting a well-functioning and healthy work environment, and am proud to be a Co-Director of the clinic’s Post-Doctoral Training program.

I first began my training in the late ‘70’s, when I moved to California, from the East Coast (where I had lived in Maryland & Pennsylvania) I obtained my MFCC license in 1986; my Psychologist’s license in 1991. In the course of my training & career, I have worked in inpatient & outpatient departments in both medical facilities and community mental health programs.

Outside interests that help me stay healthy, include: hiking, swimming, kayaking, skiing, camping, travel, and photography.

Education and Credentials

Undergraduate Education	BA, English & Education, University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill
Graduate Education	MA & PhD, Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute Berkeley, CA
Predoctoral Internship	Outpatient Psychiatry, Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Postdoctoral Training	Contra Costa County Hospital, Crisis Services & Rehab Dept, Martinez, CA
Licensure	Licensed Psychologist in California (PSY 12299)

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