Certified Child Custody Evaluator Mediator Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.2096

Education

2004, Specialized Training Services, San Jose, CA.

1997-1999, Certified 730 Child Custody Evaluator, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, California
Over exceeded and met all of California State Rules of Court: Rule 5.225 and the California Rules of Court: Rule 5.230 Domestic Violence update

1995 – 1997, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, California

1990 – 1995, Masters of Psychology, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
M.A. Clinical Psychology – Medical emphasis

1985 – 1990, Masters of Psychology, Tucson, Arizona
M.A. Clinical Psychology - Graduated with Honors

1985 – 1990, Bachelors of Science, City of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
B.S. Family Studies & Child Development

Professional Experience

September 2004 – Present, A Family Service in California, Director and Owner
Provide Court Orderedchild custody evaluations.Includes extensive psychological testing, interviewing, detailed reports and recommendations.  Expert witness and trial testimonial.
Provide consultation, individual psychotherapy, marital therapy, couples therapy, and child/adolescent therapy. Run, manage and expand A California Center for Child Custody & Family Service.   Provide training and research opportunities for psychological interns. Provide seminars and workshops on Child Custody and Family issues.
1999 – 2003, Child Custody and Family ResearchCenter, San Diego, California

1998 – 1999, Staff Psychologist, Pasadena, California

Provide Court Ordered child custody evaluations. Included extensive psychological testing, interviewing, detailed reports and recommendations., expert witness and trial testimonial.

Individual Psychotherapy – Provide individual psychotherapy to adults, child/adolescents and couples.

1997 – 1998, Psychological Intern, Alliance Healthcare Corporation, Van Nuys, California
The program provided critically needed school-based mental health services to ethnically diverse students and families. Responsibilities included collaborative work with administrators, school psychologists, guidance counselors, teachers, and other staff. Conducted individual counseling and group therapy sessions as well as implemented a conflict resolution program.

1996- 1997, Psychological Intern, Verdugo Mental Health Center, Glendale, CA

The Hollywood Community Hospital serves chronically mentally ill adults with three programs. These programs included in-patient treatment, partial hospitalization, and an intensive outpatient program for patients with acute phases of schizophrenia, bi-polar disorders, anxiety disorders, and some multiple personality disorders. Duties included supportive treatment that either stabilized acute episodes or prevented patients from deteriorating from their present level of functioning.

1995-1997, Practicum Student, Cognitive Behavorial Medicine Institute

The VMHC served the severely and chronically mentally ill population in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities included conducting intake evaluations, co-leading group psychotherapy utilizing the psycho-social rehabilitation model, teaching psycho-educational groups, conducting short-term individual therapy, and providing case management services.

1998 – Present, Psychological Assistant, National University, San Diego, CA
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Individual’s, family and group, to patients of all ages and SES. Conducted intakes and psychological assessments. Sherman Oaks Hospital Oncology Unit; terminal patient care. Sofia Lynn Convalescent Hospital; access to diagnostic categories

2003 – Present, Associate Core Faculty: School of Psychology, A California University,
Duties include interviewing incoming graduate and undergraduate students for entrance into the psychology program, curriculum development, graduate student advising, and developing and implementing course studies for graduate and undergraduate students in the field of psychology. Lead and train practicum students to successfully complete internships needed for graduation requirements. Course scheduling, revision, & updates. Teach a wide range of both undergraduate and graduate level Psychology courses.

2003 – Present, Associate Adjunct Faculty: School Of Organizational Studies
Duties included teaching undergraduate Psychology courses, advising/supervising students on current and future academic goals.

2002- 2003, Adjunct Faculty: School Of Psychology, California State University San Marcos, San Diego, CA
Duties included teaching undergraduate Psychology courses, advising/supervising students on current and future academic goals.

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association Member
California Psychological Association Member
San Diego Psychological Association Member
Psi Chi National Honors Society In Psychology – Member
Association Of Family and Conciliation Courts
Professional Academy Of Custody Evaluators

Community Activities

Domestic Violence Workshop: Military Personnel and Domestic Disputes. Marital Conflict and Divorce Issues
Conflict Resolution Workshop: Pasadena School District

Volunteer Experience

Social Skills Training: Groups for gravely mentally ill
Homeless Shelters food preparation and service
Suicide Hotline
Girls’ Support Group of Pasadena
Cancer Support Group

National Presentor

Available upon request.