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licensed Psychologist in the State of California, has developed competencies in
providing psychotherapy to the Spanish Speaking community within various clinical
settings. Originally developed an expertise in the area of Pediatric Psychology
after completing a two year post-doctoral fellowship through Children's Hospital
of Los Angeles. Provided psychological services to the Nephrology and Dialysis
Unit Division. In this capacity, consultation was provided to the medical team
in on issues including pre and post surgical intervention, pain management, coping
with long term hospitalizations and medical noncompliance. Competencies were also
achieved in providing abuse-focused therapy for children and adolescents victims
of a crime and or abuse. Administered, interpreted and consulted on bilingual
psycho-educational assessments. Also
developed a proficiency in conducting forensic evaluations through the Juvenile
Justice System and Dependency Court in Tulare county. Also conduct Competency
evaluations and Psychodiagnostic Conservatorship investigations of gravely disabled
minors and adult mentally ill populations. Competencies have been achieved in
conducting culturally sensitive assessments/evaluations for the purpose of providing
placement and treatment recommendations for the Spanish-speaking population. Have
provided consultation services to multidisciplinary treatment teams in community
mental health outpatient adult clinics. Also a member of a Cultural Competence
Committee responsible for providing cultural competency training.
Education: Psy.D.
1998 California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA.
APA-Accredited, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Individual, Family & Child
Emphasis)
Doctoral Project: "Cultural Aspects of Somatization Among
Hispanic Women"
M.A. 1996 California School of Professional Psychology,
Los California, CA.
APA- Accredited, Masters in Clinical Psychology
B.A. 1994 University of California, Irvine CA. Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Special
Projects: "School
Issues and Individualized Education Plans"
Childrens Hospital of Los
Angeles: Nephrology Division.
June 2001 "The
Importance of Education in the Lives of Chronically Ill Children"
St.
Joseph's Childrens Hospital: Nephrology Department
September 2001 "Communication
is Essential within the Latino Family System."
Conference: V Semana Bi-Nacional
de Salud: V Annual Bi-National Health Week
October 2005 To
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