I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years experience in the field. I have worked in the U.S.A and overseas in inpatient units, outpatient clinics and residential treatment centers.

I work largely, but not exclusively with children and their parents. My current specialties include child and adolescent mental health issues, parenting (particularly special needs children), trauma and its impact, psychological and educational testing and evaluation. I am also able to conduct forensic evaluations and am familiar with the needs of children in the human services, mental health and probation systems. I am familiar with the IDEA requirements and am able to conduct IEP compliant evaluations and provide treatment recommendations and community resources.

I truly enjoy working with people and helping them develop and access their own resources through difficult times. I believe that thorough assessment is essential to providing targeted, effective, individualized interventions and services.
Services
Psychological evaluations for diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
Educational evaluations with a focus on developing school based accommodations and IEP goals. Attendance at IEP's if desired.
Individual therapy for children, adolescents or adults.
Family Therapy
Positive Parenting Interventions
Group therapy
Play therapy
Areas of Expertise
Psychological Evaluations - diagnostic and treatment recommendations, assessment of learning disabilities, cognitive, interpersonal and emotional functioning
Educational Evaluations with IEP recommendations
Child and Adult Trauma assessment and treatment
Behavioral Problem Management and Consultation
Parenting and Family Interventions
Families in the mental health, human services and/or juvenile justice systems
Veterans and family members

Office Information:

Currently able to accept Blue Shield of California, Humana (Lifesynch), Mental Health Net, CIGNA & Victim Compensation Program insurances. Sliding scale available.

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