Position:
Adjunct Faculty at Alliant International Unviersity, Executive Director of Outpatient Services at Alvarado Parkway Institute, Director of Psychology at Alvarado Parkway Institute, Executive Director of Outpatient Services/Director of Psychology at Alvarado Parkway Institute/ Behavioral Health System
Work:
Alliant International Unviersity
- Greater San Diego Area since Sep 2010
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Adjunct Faculty
Alvarado Parkway Institute
since Jun 2006
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Executive Director of Outpatient Services
Alvarado Parkway Institute
since Oct 2004
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Director of Psychology
Alvarado Parkway Institute/ Behavioral Health System
since 2003
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Executive Director of Outpatient Services/Director of Psychology
Alvarado Parkway Institute
Oct 2003 - Jun 2006
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Director of Outpatient Services--La Mesa
Adventist Health Paradise Valley Hosptial
2001 - 2003
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Clinical Coordinator of Outpatient Psychiatric Services
Bayview Hospital and Mental Health System
Sep 1999 - Oct 2001
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Clinical Coordinator of Outpatient Services
Scripps Mercy Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
1997 - 1999
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Therapist/Care Coordinator
Vista San Diego Center
1995 - 1998
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Pre-Doctoral Intern/Post Doctoral Fellow
Jary Baretto Crisis Center
1993 - 1997
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Crisis Counselor
Vista San Diego Center
1992 - 1993
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Pre-Doctoral Intern
Aseltine School
1991 - 1992
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Pre-Doctoral Intern
The EYE Counseling and Crisis Services, Clinic Component
1990 - 1991
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Practicum therapist
Education:
Alliant International University-San Diego Cornerstone Court 1989 - 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology 1989 - 1997
Ph.D., Psychology
University of Arizona 1985 - 1989
B.S., Psychology
Cortez High School 1982 - 1985
JHS 141 1979 - 1982
Skills:
Psychotherapy, Psychological Testing, Psychology, Psychological Assessment, CBT, Mental Health, Family Therapy, Adults, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Treatment, Health Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Behavioral Health, Self-esteem, Clinical Supervision, Case Managment, Therapists, Interventions, Co-occurring Disorders, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Research
Interests:
Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family and child therapy, Sports, Basketball, Music
Honor & Awards:
Outpatient Services Person of the year, awarded by the San Diego Mental Health Recognition Dinner Committee (June 6, 2002). Clinician of the Year, awarded by the Diego Mental Health Recognition Dinner Committee (May 30, 2008).