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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialties in child, adolescent, and family therapy; developmental psychology; ADHD; and experimental and research psychology. I have been an adjunct professor of psychology at JFK University, School of Professional Psychology where I taught for 3 years and served and chaired dissertations in clinical psychology. I have also been a therapist and wrap around facilitator for Contra Costa County, Children’s Mental Health where I worked for five years before coming to Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek in 2001. I joined the child, adolescent, and family team as a therapist.

I have worked with individuals of all ages, with a broad spectrum of issues and cultural backgrounds, and have been influenced by Developmental Psychology, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Family Therapeutic approaches. I provide individual, family, and group therapy. I am warm, empathic, and strength based in my approach to therapy. My professional interests include ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, child development, family dynamics, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment and phase of life issues. My personal interests include composing and making music, mindfulness meditation, philosophy and spirituality, and time with my family and friends. I am married and have a young daughter who I love very much.

My Education and Credentials

Undergraduate Education	BA, Psychology, University of California at Santa Cruz
Graduate Education	MS, Clincial Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Graduate Education	Ph.D, Clinical Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
Internships	APA Accredited Program - Pre-Doctoral Program: San Bernardino, County Mental Health
Internships	APA Accredited Program - Post-Doctoral Program: Contra Costa County Mental Health, Children's Clinic
Practicum	Sequoia House Residential Treatment Home for Adolescents; Outpatient Services Washington High School; Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara, Child and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry
Licensure	Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California (PSY16884)
Related Work Experience	5 Years: Therapist/Wrap Around Facilitator - Contra Costa County Mental Health, Children's Clinic; 3 Years: Adjunct Professor of Psychology – John F. Kennedy University, School of Professional Psychology

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