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Donald Viglione

donald viglione
Biography

Dr. Donald Vigilione retired in 2018.

Donald Viglione, Jr., Ph.D. is a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University in San Diego. As a researcher, instructor, and practitioner, he has been working in the area of psychological assessment and testing for over 35 years. Current research includes the empirical validation of the Rorschach and the assessment of malingering, as well as the evaluation of dangerousness, sexual offending, child psychopathology, and trauma. He has published approximately 100 professional papers and is a co-author of the Rorschach Performance Assessment System, an international Rorschach system, first published in 2011. As an instructor, he has taught assessment courses to graduate students and regularly provides workshops to national and international audiences. For many years, he has conducted and supervised psychological evaluations of children, adolescents, adults, and couples for a variety of psychological, forensic, fitness for duty, and professional development/career enhancement reasons.

Dr. Viglione earned his Ph.D. at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. Afterward, he completed his internship at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland and served as a Navy psychologist at Camp Pendleton in California. At CSPP in San Diego, he was the founding Director of the Doctor of Psychology degree program and later the Director of Doctor Philosophy degree program. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Assessment Psychology and a Fellow of the Society for Personality Assessment.

Professional Interests

Rorschach Performance Assessment System and personality assessment. Assessment of malingering and response manipulation, adolescent psychotic-like experiences, child psychopathology; trauma, dangerousness, sexual offense risk. Variety of clinical, fitness for duty, and forensic psychological evaluations.

Education and Certifications
  • PhD, Long Island University

     

Honors

  • Fellow, American Board of Assessment Psychology
  • Fellow, Society of Personality Assessment
Courses
  • Assessment, Personality, and Intellectual
  • Sexual offender evaluation
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Viglione, D.J., Wright, D., Dizon, N.T., Moynihan, J.E., DuPuis, S., & Pizitz T.D. (2001). "Evading detection on the MMPI-2: Does caution produce more realistic patterns of Responding?" Assessment, 8 237-250.
  • Viglione, D. J., & Hilsenroth, M. (2001). "The Rorschach: Facts, fiction, and future." Psychological Assessment, 13, 452-471.
  • Friedberg, R.D., Viglione, D.J., Stinson, B.L., Beal, K.G., Fidaleo, R.A., & Celeste, B.L. (1999) "Perceptions of treatment helpfulness and depressive symptomology in psychiatric inpatients on a cognitive therapy unit." Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, 17, 33-50.
  • Viglione, D.J. (1999). "A review of recent research addressing the utility of the Rorschach." Psychological Assessment, 11, 251-265.
  • Viglione, D.J. & Kates, J. (1997). "A Rorschach child single-subject study in divorce: A question of psychological resiliency." In J. R. Meloy, M.W. Acklin, C.B. Gacono, J.F. Murray, C.A. Peterson (Eds), Contemporary Rorschach Interpretation (pp. 365-388).. Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum.
  • Viglione, D.J. (1997). "Problems in Rorschach research and what to do about them." Journal of Personality Assessment, 68, 589-600.
  • Burns, B. & Viglione, D.J. (1996). "The Rorschach Human Experience Variable, interpersonal relatedness and object representation in nonpatients." Psychological Assessment, 21, 109-112.
  • Viglione, D.J., Gottlieb, R., & Friedberg, R. (1995). "Depressive Experiences Questionnaire: An empirical exploration of the underlying theory." Journal of Personality Assessment, 65, 91-99.
  • Viglione, D.J., Fals-Stewart, W. & Moxham, E. (1995). "Maximizing internal and external validity in MMPI Malingering Research: A study in a military population." Journal of Personality Assessment, 65, 502-513.
  • Exner, J.E., with contributions by Colligan, S.C., Hillman, L.B., Ritzler, B.A., Sciara, T., Viglione, D.J. (1995). A Rorschach Workbook for the Comprehensive System, 4th Ed. Rorschach Workshops: Asheville, N.C.
  • Viglione, D.J. (1995). "Basic considerations regarding data analysis." In J.E. Exner (Ed.), Issues and Methods in Rorschach Research (pp. 195-226). Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum.
  • Netter, B. & Viglione, D.J. (1994). "An empirical study of malingering schizophrenia on the Rorschach." Journal of Personality Assessment, 62, 45-57.
  • Morgan, L. & Viglione, D.J. (1992). "Sexual disturbances, Rorschach sexual responses, and mediating factors." Psychological Assessment, 4, 530-536.
  • Viglione, D.J. & Perry, W. (1991). "A general model for psychological assessment and psychopathology applied to depression." British Journal of Projective Psychology, 36, 1-16.
  • Viglione, D.J. (1990). "Severe disturbance or trauma-induced adaptive reaction: A Rorschach child case study." Journal of Personality Assessment, 55, 280-295. (This article won the Walter Klopfer award for distinguished contribution to the literature in personality assessment).
  • Viglione, D.J., Exner, J.E. (1983). "The effects of state-anxiety and limited social-evaluative stress on the Rorschach." Journal of Personality Assessment, 47, 150-154.

Eduardo Morales

eduardo morales
Biography

Dr. Eduardo Morales retired in 2015.

Eduardo Morales, Ph.D. is Distinguished Professor of the PhD Clinical Program at CSPP-SF of Alliant international University and Executive Director of AGUILAS, a HIV prevention program for Latino gay/bisexual men. Dr. Morales has received numerous awards for his contributions that include the 2009 American Psychological Association (APA) Award for Distinguished Contributions to Institutional Practice, the 2009 Latino Business Leadership Award presented by the San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the National Latino Psychological Association 2006 Star Vega Distinguished Service Award, a Citation in 2005 for Outstanding Service and Visionary Leadership from the what was then called the Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (Division 45) of the American Psychological Association (APA), the 2002 Distinguished Career Contributions to Service Award from Division 45 of the APA; the 1994 Outstanding Achievement Award given by the Committee of Lesbian and Gay Concerns of the APA; and the Distinguished Contribution Award (1991) in Ethnic Minority Issues, from what was then called the Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues (Division 44) of the APA.

He also received Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (2009); Certificate of Recognition from Congresswoman Jackie Speier (2009); Certificate of Honor from Mayor Gavin Newsom (2009); Certificate of Recognition from Senator Mark Leno, CA 3rd District Senator - SF (2009); Certificate of Recognition Assemblyman Joe Coto, CA 23rd Assembly District - San Jose (2009);Commendation from San Francisco Office of the Treasurer José Cisneros (2009) and San Francisco Latino Heritage Education Award honoring AGUILAS El Ambiente Program by S.F. Mayor Gavin Newsom, October 14, 2009.

Dr. Morales was a Fulbright Specialist from 2010 to 2015 and was honored by being made an APA Fellow member as well as being made Fellow of 12 Divisional Associations of APA. Fellow status is an honor bestowed upon APA Members who have shown evidence of unusual and outstanding contributions or performance in the field of psychology.

The 12 APA Divisions that recognize Dr. Morales as Fellow are: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (Division. 9); Society for Clinical Psychology (Division 12); Society of Counseling Psychology (Division 17); Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27); Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice (Division 37); Society for Health Psychology (Div. 38); Psychologists in Independent Practice (Division 42); Society of Family Psychology, (Div. 43); Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues (Div. 44); Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race (Div. 45); APA Division for the Study of Addiction (Div. 50); Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity (Div. 51).

Dr. Morales was one of the founders and president of Division 45 of APA-Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (2004-06), was member of various committees and boards of APA and is currently a member of the APA Council of Representatives for APA Division 44 who oversees the organization and develops APA policy. He was Co-chair of a national conference entitled "Culturally Informed Evidence Based Practices: Translating Research and Policy for the Real World" funded by the federal agencies SAMSHA and NIMH and co-sponsored by an unprecedented 25 APA Divisions held on March 13 and 14, 2008 in Washington, D.C. Most recently, he organized a regional conference on May 29, 2015 entitled "Innovations in Latin@ Behavioral Health" cosponsored by SF Department of Public Health, Alliant International University, and AGUILAS. Dr. Morales has an active professional career as Distinguished Professor of psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology-S.F. where he led the effort in developing and establishing multicultural competencies for students and faculty and a multicultural training program.

Dr. Morales is very active in obtaining research and service grants and founded many programs for Latinos in substance abuse, HIV, and juvenile delinquency prevention. His areas of expertise include health prevention and promotion, HIV, substance abuse, community interventions, program evaluation research, and strategic planning and policy development in various types of communities and organizations locally and nationally. He has served on numerous committees and organizations throughout his career and consults to a wide variety of agencies and government departments for developing and building programs and capacity among nonprofits in ethnic minority communities throughout the U.S. His resume notes him being a principal investigator or co-investigator in research grants totaling over $11,699,933, in program evaluation grant totaling over $8,225,800, in service grants totaling over $9,442,302, and in professional training grants $3,313,172 for a grand total of over $32,117,965 million dollars in grants received mostly targeted for Latinos and other ethnic minority groups in the areas of health and prevention.

Dr. Morales was born and raised of Puerto Rican parents who migrated to New York City's Hamilton Heights District that provides the basis of his passion, advocacy, and motivation to serve and build teams for addressing community empowerment, embracing collaboration, and realizing dreams. Dr. Morales received his B.S. degree at Fordham College in NYC and at age 25 he completed his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Texas Tech University where he was a Ford Foundation Fellow and a Summer Fellow at the Educational Testing Service (ETS) at Princeton, N.J. As an active musician throughout his life, he performed with various arts organizations, directed choruses, toured the U.S. with the famed SF Gay Men's Chorus in its first concert tour in June of 1981, as well as, a supporter of the arts with first hand understanding of the importance and effectiveness of the arts toward community empowerment, addressing and advocating for social justice issues.

Professional Interests
  • HIV
  • Substance abuse
  • Intervention for adolescents
  • Community prevention
  • Ethnic and sexual minorities
  • Drug-exposed infants and parents
  • Juvenile delinquency
  • Workforce development and pipeline
  • Latino health and higher education.
Education and Certifications
  • PhD, Texas Tech University

 

Honors

  • 2010 Fulbright Fellow - Specialist Designation by the U.S. Department of Education
  • 2009 Certificate of Recognition from Congresswoman Jackie Speier
  • 2009 Hispanic Heritage Salutes Leaders in the Community by ABC Channel 7 KGO-TV, San Francisco Bay Area
  • 2009 Most Influential Bar Area Latinos Award from the San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • 2009 American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Contributions to Institutional Practice, August
  • 2009 Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Courses
  • Latino Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Chair and Member of Various Dissertation Committees
  • Ph.D. Multicultural Research Class
  • Independent Study Courses on Women and AIDS. and Substance Abuse
  • Introduction to Multicultural and Community Psychology
  • Research Design and Implementation
  • AIDS Multicultural and Multidisciplinary Perspectives
  • Interventions with Ethnic Minorities: Children of Color
  • Professional Development in the Field of Psychology
  • Racism Awareness - Two day workshop for Graduate Students
  • Psychological Issues among Children of Color
  • Clinical and Ethical Issues
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Morales, Eduardo; Lau, Michael Y.; and Ballasteros, Andrea (2012) "Division 45 of the American Psychological Association: The Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues." The Counseling Psychologist, 40(5), 699-709.
  • Villatoro, Alice P.; Mays, Vickie M.; and Morales, Eduardo S. (2014) "Family Culture in Mental Health Help-Seeking and Utilization in a Nationally Representative Sample of Latinos in the U.S.: The NLAAS." American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, Vol. 84(4), July 2014, 353-363.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2013) "Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Immigrants in the United States." Journal of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling, Volume 7, Number 2, 172-184. DOI:10.1080/15538605.2013.785467
  • Morales, Eduardo (2013) "Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Immigrants in the United States." Journal of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling, Volume 7, Number 2, 172-184. DOI:10.1080/15538605.2013.785467
  • Villatoro, Alice P.; Mays, Vickie M.; and Morales, Eduardo S. (2013) "Family Culture in Mental Health Help-Seeking and Utilization In A Nationally Representative Sample of Latinos in the U.S.: The NLAAS." American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, Accepted, manuscript ID is 12-OA-AJO-0138.R1
  • Morales, Eduardo and Norcross, John (2010) "Evidence-Based Practices with Ethnic Minorities: Strange bedfellows no more." Journal of Clinical Psychology-In session, Volume 66, Issue 8, 821-829.
  • Morales, E. (2009) "Contextual Community Prevention Theory: Building interventions with community agency collaboration." American Psychologist, 64, 8, 805 - 816.
  • Morales, Eduardo (2011). "Lessons Learned from HIV Service Provision: Using a Targeted Behavioral Health Approach." In L. P. Buki & L. M. Piedra (Eds.), Creating infrastructures for Latino mental health. New York: Springer.
  • Morales, Eduardo and Norcross, John (Eds.) (2010) "Special Issue: Culturally Sensitive Evidence Based Practices." Journal of Clinical Psychology-In session, Volume 66 Issue 8, 821-906.

Diane Zelman

Diane Zelman
Biography

Dr. Zelman earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1989 with focus on research in addiction and health psychology and completed a postdoctoral year in brief psychodynamic therapy.  She served as a full-time hospital-based neuropsychologist and psychotherapist and has been a full-time professor at CSPP/Alliant International since 1994.  She was a faculty member of the San Francisco Bay Area clinical psychology programs from 1994 to 2008, the CSPP PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology in Hong Kong from 2008-2018, and in 2019, Dr. Zelman returned to the San Francisco Bay Area campus as the Program Director of the Clinical Psychology PhD  program.
 
She also has served for 20 years as a volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF School of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine. In 2001, she was a member of the first graduating class of Alliant’s postdoctoral master’s degree program in psychopharmacology. 

At Alliant she has been a leader and faculty mentor in the creation of high-quality online learning and has taught courses at the San Francisco campus and across the Alliant system in biological bases of behavior, sleep, psychopharmacology, psychopathology, intercultural awareness development, and health psychology. She has published extensively with students and alumni of the Alliant Hong Kong doctoral program on topics related to families, psychopathology, and stress in Hong Kong.  She is currently writing a textbook on sleep disorders, and her main research interests are health psychology, culture and psychopathology, sleep disorders, and psychological factors in chronic pain.

Professional Interests
  • Biological bases of behavior and clinical health psychology
  • Neuropsychology, study of sleep, chronic pain, psychopharmacology, anxiety disorders, addictive disorders, especially as these relate to culture
  • Online learning.
Education and Certifications
  • PhD Clinical Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • MA Clinical Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
  • B.A. Psychology, Phi Beta Kappa, State University of New York, Binghamton, New York.
  • M.S. Psychopharmacology (post-doctoral specialization), California School of Professional Psychology
  • Predoctoral Internship (APA) Clinical Psychology, San Francisco Veterans Administration Center, San Francisco, CA
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, University of California Department of Psychiatry, Berkeley, California
Courses
  • Theory and Techniques: Family/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Health Psychology
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Biological Bases of Behavior
  • Tests and Measurements
  • Intercultural Awareness Development
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Peachey, J.T. and Zelman D.C. (in preparation) Sleep and Sleep Disorders.
  • Pun, M.; Zelman, D.C., Tiwari, A., & Crosman, D. (submitted for publication). "Sleep quality among women who have experienced intimate partner violence in Hong Kong: A mixed-methods investigation."
  • Karnani, S. R., & Zelman, D. C. (2019). "Measurement of emotional blackmail in couple relationships in Hong Kong." Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 8(3), 165-180
  • Wong, C. S. C. & Zelman, D. C. (2019) "Caregiver expressed emotion as mediator of the relationship between neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia patients and caregiver mental health in Hong Kong." Aging & Mental Health, 10(2), 87-100.
  • Lee, F. & Zelman, D. C. (2019). "Boredom proneness as a predictor of depression, anxiety, and stress: the moderating effects of dispositional mindfulness." Personality and Individual Differences, 146, 68-75.
  • Zelman, D. C., Valantin, C. & Bland, M. (2019). "Asian female foreign domestic workers as migrants in Hong Kong." In A. Shukla; A. Dubey, & N. Thagunna (Eds.) The Psyche of Asian Society. New Delhi: Concept Publishers.
  • Yip, F.W.L., Zelman, D.C., & Low, A. (2019). "Improving parenting in Hong Kong by training: Program evaluation of the 6As Positive Parenting Program." Public Administration and Policy, 22(1), 55-70.
  • Lan, C.Y-F, Zelman, D.C. & Chao, W.T. (2018) "Angry characters and frightened souls: patient and family models of bipolar disorder in Taiwan." Transcultural Psychiatry, 55(3), 317-338.
  • Plumb, T., Peachey, J. & Zelman, D. C. (2014). "Sleep disturbance is common among servicemembers and veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom." Psychological Services, 11, 209-19.
  • De Jesse L. & Zelman D. (2013). "Promoting optimal collaboration between mental health providers and nutritionists in the treatment of eating disorders." Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, 21, 185-205.
  • Peachey, J. & Zelman D. C. (2012). "Sleep education in clinical psychology training programs." Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 6, 18-27.
  • Flores, C., Zelman, DC & Flores, Y. (2012). “'I have not a want but a hunger to feel no pain': Mexican immigrant women with chronic pain: narratives and psychotherapeutic implications." Women & Therapy, 35: 31-44.
  • Tam, J., Wong, G, & Zelman D. C. (2012). "Building bridges to former selves." International Psychology Bulletin: 16: 43-56.
  • Parks, L. A., Zelman, D.C. & Wanlass, R. L. (2011)."The attitudes of socially marginalized men towards physician-assisted suicide." OMEGA, 62, 111-125.
  • Zelman, D.C., Rosenberg, J., & Diller, J. (November-December 2007 issue). "Sex matters: addressing sexual impairment in chronic pain." Pain Medicine News
  • Zelman, D. C. & Concepcion, L. (December 2006). "Steroids in sports: the cheaters, the losers, and the liars - Game of Shadows by Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams." Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
  • Zelman, D. C., Brandenburg, N. & Gore, M. (2006). "Sleep impairment in diabetic peripheral neuropathy." Clinical Journal of Pain 22, 681-685.
  • Zelman D. C. (2006). "The War of the Soups and Sparks by Elliot S. Valenstein." Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) 20, 598-9.
  • Zelman D. C., Gore M, Duke E, Brandenburg N (2005). "Validation of the Brief Pain Inventory for diabetic peripheral neuropathy." Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 29, 401-410.
  • Paul, S. M., Zelman, D. C. & Miaskowski, C. (2005). "Categorizing the severity of cancer pain: further exploration of the establishment of cutpoints." Pain, 113, 37-44.
  • Zelman D. C., Dukes E., Brandenburg, N., Bostrom, A. & Gore, M. (2005). "Identification of cut-points for mild, moderate, and severe pain due to painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy." Pain, 115, 29-36
  • Zelman D. C., Smith, M., Hoffman, D., Reed, P., Edwards, L., Levine, E. & Dukes, E. (2004). "Acceptable, manageable, and tolerable days: patient daily goals for medication management of persistent pain." Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 28,474-489.
  • Zelman D. C., Hoffman, D., Seifeldin, R. & Dukes, E. (2003). "Development of a metric for a day of manageable pain control: derivation of pain severity cut-points for low back pain and osteoarthritis." Pain, 106, 35-42.
  • Zelman D. C. & Stock W.E. (2000). "Creating a feminist pharmacotherapy." Public Service Psychology, 25, 16.
  • Stock, W.E. & Zelman, D.C. (2000). "Women in the age of Viagra - the case for psychology's voice." Public Service Psychology, 25, 7-8.
  • Zelman, D.C. (1999). "Interview with Jay Haley." American Family Therapy Academy, 71 (Special Issue on History of Family Therapy).
  • Zelman, D.C. (1997). "Dilemmas in family therapy in acute and post-acute rehabilitation settings." American Family Therapy Academy, 67 (Special issue on Disabilities in the Family), Spring.
  • Howland E.W., Nakamura Y., Cleeland C.S., Suthers L.S., Nichols S.N., & Zelman, D.C. (1995). "Effects of hypnosis on subjective pain ratings and evoked potential amplitudes." Analgesia 1, 171-184.
  • Zelman D.C., & Metrick S.B. (1992). Art from Ashes: The Bay Area Arts Relief Project Oakland, California: Marcus A Foster Educational Institute. Book describing expressive art projects and classroom interventions by East Bay mental health professionals following the 1991 Oakland fire.
  • Zelman, D.C., Brandon, T.H., Jorenby, D.E. & Baker, T.B. (1992). "Measures of affect and nicotine dependence predict differential response to smoking cessation treatments." Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 60, 943-952.
  • Zelman, D.C., Howland, E.W., Nichols, S., Hodes, B, & Cleeland, C. (1991). "Brief mood induction influences pain perception and tolerance." Pain, 46:105-11.
  • Baker, T.B., Zelman, D.C., Brandon, T.H., Baker, L, & Leventhal, H. (1988).  Smoking cessation: effective cognitive and behavioral interventions. In N.B. Oldridge & C. Foster (Eds.) Exercise and heart disease: Prevention and rehabilitation. Ithaca, NY: Mouvement Press.
  • Brandon, T.H., Zelman, D.C., & Baker, T.B. (1988). Delaying smoking relapse with extended treatment. In T.B. Baker & D.S. Cannon (Eds.) Addictive Disorders: Recent research on assessment and treatment. New York: Praeger Press.
  • Brandon, T.H., Zelman, D.C., & Baker, T.B. (1987). "Effects of maintenance sessions on smoking relapse: Delaying the inevitable?" Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55: 780-783.
  • Brandon, T.H., Zelman, D.C. & Baker, T.B. (1986). Maintenance sessions prolong cigarette abstinence. (ERIC document No. ED 262335).
  • Zelman, D.C., Tiffany, S. & Baker, T.B. (1985). "Influence of stress on morphine-induced hyperthermia: Relevance to drug conditioning and tolerance development." Behavioral Neuroscience, 99: 122-144.

Marion Chiurazzi

Marion Chiurazzi
Biography

Dr. Chiurazzi is Associate Professor and Program Director in the PhD Psychology, Law and Public Policy program at the California School of Forensic Studies (CSFS) at Alliant International University. She received her Doctorate in Psychology degree in clinical psychology in 1998 at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in Fresno, CA and is a licensed clinical psychologist in California. Dr. Chiurazzi has been teaching at Alliant International University since 2007 and joined core faculty in 2010. She has taught in both, CSFS and CSPP and has served as program director for both schools.

Dr. Chiurazzi's professional background includes a career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation where she served as Clinical Director for the Department's Mental Health Program after providing and managing mental health services North Kern and Corcoran State Prisons for nine years. In addition, she has worked in medical settings providing psychological assessment and treatment for patients with a broad range of serious or chronic medical conditions.

Professional Interests
  • Correctional psychology
  • Geropsychology
  • Rehabilitation psychology
  • The impact of institutionalization on psychological functioning
  • Suicidology
Courses
  • Psychopathology and Abnormal Behavior, with focus on violent or criminal behavior
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches to Intervention, including court mandated treatment
  • Suicidology

Michi Fu

Michi Fu
Biography

Michi Fu, Ph.D. is a Professor of Clinical Psychology who graduated with an emphasis in Multicultural Community Clinical Psychology (MCCP) and Visiting Professor of National Taiwan University. They enjoy teaching courses related to diversity, women's issues, spirituality, sexuality, clinical immersion and advocacy.

Dr. Fu also has a part-time private practice dedicated to serving those who could benefit from their Taiwanese and Mandarin conversational skills. They also consult with Garfield Health Center to better serve the lower income population and their mental health needs. They are a former Okura Mental Health Leadership Fellow who has been trained to engage in social justice advocacy.

Professional Interests
  • Advocacy
  • Asian American mental health
  • Cross-Cultural/Multicultural/Global Mental Health & International Psychology
  • Intergenerational/Complex Trauma
  • Media Psychology
  • Sexuality/Sex Positivity
  • Spirituality/Wellness/Holistic Healing
  • Women/Gender Issues
Education and Certifications
  • PhD; California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
  • MA; California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
  • MA, Counseling Psychology, Boston College

     

Honors

  • Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology Fellow (2014-2015)
  • PBS SoCal Community Champion (May 2014)
  • American Psychological Association, Division 35 Section 5 (Psychology of Women) Pioneer Award Nominee (2014)
  • Asian American Psychological Association Fellow (August 2013)
  • American Psychological Association Society for Ethnic Minority Issues Early Career Award for Service (2011)
  • American Psychological Association Society for Ethnic Minority Issues Early Career Award Nominee (2010)
  • Asian American Psychological Association Early Career Award Nominee (2011)
  • Asian American Psychological Association Early Career Award Nominee (2010)
  • Asian American Psychological Association Division on Women Award Recipient (2000 & 2002)
  • Okura Mental Health Leadership Foundation Fellow (2002)
  • University of Hawaii Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity (SEED) Diversity and Equity Grant Recipient (2003-2004)
  • Overseas Commission Compatriot Young Health Professionals Fellowship (2006)
Courses
  • Cultural Immersion Experience in Taiwan: Mental Health Related Cross-Cultural Perspectives 
  • Intercultural Processes and Human Diversity
  • Public Outreach, Media & Advocacy 
  • Spirituality and Multicultural Mental Health
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Fu, M., Wood, T., Olkin, R., Patton, C., and Hsu, H. (2020, October). COVID and Vulnerable Populations. Continuing Education Webinar of the California Psychological Association. Sacramento, CA.
  • Wood, T., Fu, M., Gallardo, M., Huey, S., Wang, S. (2020, May) Not in my backyard: Racialized bias during COVID-19. Continuing Education Webinar of the California Psychological Association. Sacramento, CA.
  • Chang, L. Y. & Fu, M. (2019). Disentangling the effects of intergenerational transmission of depression from adolescence to adulthood: the protective role of self-esteem. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
  • Fu, M. (2019, June). THRIVE Wellness Continuing Education Tour. CE Facilitator for 30 Units. Taichung & Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Fu, M. (2018). We’re afraid to refer to the counseling center: considerations in supervising outreach. In T. Burnes and J. Manese (Eds.), Casebook in Multicultural Clinical Supervision.
  • Fu, M. (2018, August). Exploring Parent-Daughter Dynamics Through Film: NATWA II Filmmakers’ Panel. Invited magazine column for the North American Taiwanese Women’s Association.
  • Gutierrez, B., Ramirez-Solis, E., Raju, M., Tu, J., Mabie, D., Xiao, A., & Fu, M. (2018, October). Ni de aqui, ni de alla: The intersectionality of LGBT Latinx immigrants during 45th’s administration. Poster presented of the 2018 National Latina/o Psychological Association Biennial Conference, San Diego, CA.
  • Douge, J., Barreuco, S., Garrett-Akinsanya, B. M., Fu, M. and Fuentes, M. (2018, August). Treatment Engagement Interventions and Strategies for Asian American Children and Their Families. In M. E. Ofonedu (Chair) Treatment Engagement and Intervention Strategies for Underserved Children, Youth, and Families Symposium of the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. San Francisco, CA.
  • Park, D. Raju, M., & Fu, M. (2018, August). Model Minority of Korean Immigrants: Overcoming Mental Health Issues. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.
  • Ramirez-Solis, E., Raju, M., Tu, J., Gutierrez, B., & Fu, M. (2018, August). The Tweets That Rocked the Boat: The Trans* Veteran Experience. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. San Francisco, CA.
  • Park, D., Raju, M. and Fu, M. (2018, August). Model Minority of Korean Immigrants: Overcoming Mental Health Issues. American Psychological Association Division 45 poster presentation, San Francisco, CA.
  • Park, D. & Fu, M. (2018, August). Scale Development of Internalized Mental Health Beliefs and Practices for Koreans Living in the United States. Poster presentation at the Asian American Psychological Association Convention. San Francisco, CA.
  • Futterman, L., Firestone, L., Fu, M. & Haldeman, D. (2018, April). Sex, Intimacy & Psychotherapy: Across Gender and Sexual Orientation. Continuing Education workshop for the California Psychological Association Annual Convention. La Jolla, CA.
  • Raju, M., Ramirez-Solis, E., Tu, J., & Fu, M. (2018, March). As Women We Rise: The Aftermath of Removing Planned Parenthood Agencies. Poster presentation. Association of Women in Psychology, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Conover, K., Fu, M., Gharibian, G. and Liu, L. (2018, January). Teaching Diversity: A Conversation about Instructor Self-Awareness, Knowledge and Skills, and Contextual Factors. Workshop at the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Fu, M., Raju, M., Ramirez-Solis, E., German, Z., Drinkard, S., & Tu, J. (2017). A Primer on Therapy with Diverse Couples and Families: A Review of Diversity in Couple and Family Therapy: Ethnicities, Sexualities, and Socioeconomics. PsycCritiques, 62 (31). American Psychological Association: Washington, D.C.
  • Raju, M. & Fu, M. (2017). Safe Sex: The Impact of HIV on MSM in China and Thailand. Paper submitted and accepted for presentation and publication as part of the the Global Healthcare Conference 2017 conference proceedings. Global Healthcare Conference, Singapore.
  • Fu, M. (2017, October). Where Are You From? The Imperfections of Cross-Cultural Therapeutic Relationships. Continuing education workshop presented at the Hawaii Psychological Association annual convention. Honolulu, HI.
  • Fu, M. (Chair), Kim, G., Lee, R., Liu, M., Mock, M. & Sue, S. (2017, October). The origins and future of teaching Asian American psychology. Symposium at the Annual Convention of the Asian American Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Hsu, H., Yokoyama, K., Fu, M. & Vohra, M. (2017, October). Who defines AAPI feminism? Difficult Dialogue at the Annual Convention of the Asian American Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Park, D., Raju, M. & Fu, M. (2017, October). Talchul Geumji – No Escape: A Silent Cry for Help among South Korean Women. Symposium at the Annual Convention of the Asian American Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Raju, M., Tu, J. Ramirez-Solis, E., German, Z., Drinkard, S. & Fu, M. (2017, October). Who am I? A call to action to address the stuggles of lesbian and gay Asian individauls. Difficult Dialogue at the Annual Convention of the Asian American Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Wattanavitukul, I. & Fu, M. (2017, October). Psychosocial perception of Autism Spectrum Disorder and treatment needs for the Thai community in Thailand and the United States. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the Asian American Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Drinkard, S. & Fu, M. (2017, August). We are because I am: Exploring the protective role of ethnic identity for Black college students. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.
  • Park, D. & Fu, M. (2017, August). "Sam Jong Ji Do": Korean women and cultural factor attributing to IPV. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.
  • Tu, J., Drinkard, S., Publico, S. & Fu, M. (2017, August). Risky sex among transgender ethnic minority youth: Exploring risky sex and clinical implications. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.
  • Park, D. & Fu, M. (2017, August). It even happens to celebrities: Suicide among Korean adolescents. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.
  • Fu, M. (2017, July). Safe sex: The impact of HIV of MSM in China and Thailand. Paper presentation at the 9th Annual Global Health Conference. Singapore.
  • Drinkard, S., German, Z. & Fu, M. (2017, July). Family is key: Recognizing the protective rolefamilial interactions play in African American adolescent sexual behavior. Poster presentation at the Association of Black Psychologists Annual Convention. Houston, TX.
  • Ramirez-Solis, E., & Fu, M. (2017, June) Why is it ok to kill us? Examining minority community member’s encounters with police officers. Poster presentation of the 23rd Annual National Black Graduate Conference in Psychology, Prairie View, Texas
  • Park, D., Raju, M. and Fu, M. (2017, April). Gun Bae: Exploring maladaptive drinking behaviors among Koreans. Poster presentation at the Poster presentation at the Western Psychological Association Annual Convention. Sacramento, CA.
  • Ramirez-Solis, E., Mendoza, R. and Fu, M. (2017, April). Police are supposed to make us feel safe, but do they? Poster presentation at the Western Psychological Association Annual Convention. Sacramento, CA.
  • Tu, J., Raju, M., and Fu, M. (2017, April). Food and sex: Reviewing the complex relationship between disordered eating and risky sexual behaviors. Poster presentation. Western Psychological Association, Sacramento, CA.
  • Raju, M. and Fu, M. (2017, April). Netflix and chill: What counselors need to know about sex education. Symposium presentation at the 3rd Annual Family, Child & Couple Conference of Southern California. Alhambra, CA.
  • Park, D., Raju, M. and Fu, M. (2017, April). Exploring suicidality protective and risk factors among South Koreans. Poster presentation at the 3rd Annual Family, Child & Couple Conference of Southern California. Alhambra, CA.
  • Publico, S. B. Dunn, C. E., Raju, M., Drinkard, S. & Fu, M. (2017, January). Risky Sexual Behaviors, Sexual Socialization, and Ethnic Pride among Latino Youth. Poster presentation of the National Multicultural Conference and Summit. Portland, OR.
  • Fu, M. & Angevin, S. (2017). Safe sex. In K. Nadal (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender (Vol. 4, pp. 1433-1436). Thousand Oaks,, CA: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4135/9781483384269.n
  • Fu, M. & Dunn, C. (2017). Sex education. In K. Nadal (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender (Vol. 4, pp. 1460-1463). Thousand Oaks,, CA: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4135/9781483384269.n
  • Fu, M. & Masai, K. (2017). Women’s issues: overview. In K. Nadal (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender (Vol. 4, pp. 1836-1842). Thousand Oaks,, CA: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4135/9781483384269.n
  • Fu, M. & Moreno, M. (2017). Immigration and sexualities. In K. Nadal (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender (Vol. 4, pp. 929-930). Thousand Oaks,, CA: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4135/9781483384269.n
  • Fu, M. & O’Shea, L. (2017). Sex education in schools. In K. Nadal (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender (Vol. 4, pp. 1464-1466). Thousand Oaks,, CA: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4135/9781483384269.n
  • Tu, J., Fu, M. & Nadal, K. (2017). Sleep disorders and lgbtq people. In K. Nadal (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender (Vol. 4, pp. 1575-1578). Thousand Oaks,, CA: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4135/9781483384269.n
  • Mio, J. & Fu, M. (2017, February). Poverty in the Asian/Pacific Islander community: Social justice – Community related responses. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
  • Fu, M. (2017, Spring). Where is your family from? Considerations for conducting bilingual therapy. The California Psychologist 50 (2).
  • VandenBos, G. R., Fu, M., & Kelly, J. F. (2016). Professional associations in clinical psychology. In J. C. Norcross, G. R. VandenBos, D. K. Freedheim, L. F. Campbell, (Eds.), APA handbook of clinical psychology: Education and profession, Vol. 5 (pp. 425-435). Washington, D.C. US: American Psychological Association. Doi: 10.1037/14774-026.
  • Fu, M. & Vong, S. (2016). Social Connectedness Can Buy Happiness: Asian American Positive Psychology. In E. Chang, C. Downey & N. Lin (Eds.) Handbook of Positive Psychology in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups: Theory, Research, Assessment, and Practice. Washington, D.C.: APA Publishing.
  • Fu, M., Nee, J. & Shen, Y. C. (2016). Gender, sexism, heterosexism, and privilege across cultures. In P. B. Pedersen, W. J. Lonner, J. G. Draguns, J. E. Trimble, M.. R. Scharron-del Rio (Eds.), Counseling across cultures (7th Ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
  • Fu, M. (2016). Introduction to psychology with perspectives from Asia. Psyccritiques, 61(22), doi: 10.1037/a0040328.
  • Tu, J. & Fu, M. (2016, August). Obstructive sleep apnea: Are Asians at risk? Poster presentation at the Asian American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Denver, CO.
  • Publico, S. B., Raju, M., Drinkard, S., Minana Perez, C. & Fu, M. (2016, August). Acculturation, cultural beliefs, and risky behaviors: Examining Asian and Pacific Islander youths' sexuality. Poster presentation at the Asian American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Denver, CO.
  • Raju, M. Z., Fu, M., & Dunn, C. E. (2016, August). Furthering sex communication: An insight into attachment styles and sexual behavior. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Denver, CO.
  • Dunn, C. E., Fu, M., & Duran, R. E. (2016, August). The role of black girls’ racial identity and experience of microaggressions in sexual socialization. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Denver, CO.
  • Raju, M. Z., Dunn, C. E., & Fu, M. (2016, August). A more inclusive sex education: The hidden impact of cross-cultural parental communication. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Denver, CO.
  • Drinkard, S., Dunn, C., Raju, M. & Fu, M. (2016, August). “S is for sex:” Exploring inclusive sex education programs for African American youth. Poster presentation at the Association of Black Psychologists Annual Convention. Arlington, VA.
  • Dunn, C., Raju, M., and Fu, M. (2016, April). The Talk: Exploring The Diversity of Ethnic Minority Youth’s Sexuality. Poster presentation at the Western Psychological Association Annual Convention. Long Beach, CA.
  • Africa, J., Sersecion, S., Fu, M., Palad, V. (Co-Moderator) and Sheynman, L. (Co-Moderator). (2016, April) Should I Just Call You “They?” California Psychological Association Convention Invited Diversity Town Hall Panel. Irvine, CA.
  • Dunn, C., Raju, M. & Fu, M. (2016, March) Sexual Assertiveness among LGBT Ethnic Minority Adolescents: Exploring Protective Factors & Clinical Implications. Poster Presentation at the Southwestern Social Sciences Association Annual Convention. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Dunn, C., Duran, R. & Fu, M. (2016, March) Sexual Assertiveness Among Black Girls: Examining the Influence of Sexual Socialization. Poster Presentation at the Association of Women in Psychology Annual Convention. Pittsburgh, PA.
  • O’Shea, L., Fu, M. & Masai, K. (2015, Fall). Adolescent Sexuality in the age of Social Media. The Los Angeles Psychologist: Newsletter of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association.
  • Fu, M. (2015, August) I Don’t See Color, All People Are the Same: Whiteness and Color-Blindness as Training and Supervisory Issues, Women & Therapy, 38:3-4, 279-294, DOI: 10.1080/02703149.2015.1059212
  • Johnson, G., Fu, M. & Jenks, B. (2015, Spring) What Can I Do? The California Psychologist, 48 (2), 27-32.
  • Fu, M., O’Shea, L. & Masai, K. (2015, October). Snapchat that whole“ish”; Adolescent Sexual Knowledge. Continuing Education Presentation at the Los Angeles County Psychological Association. Culver City, CA.
  • Angevin, S. L., Dunn, C. E. & Fu, M. (2015, August). Beyond Comfort And Into A Sexual Health Zone: Are We Preparing Our Ethnic Minority Youth. Poster Presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Toronto, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Hsieh, W., Fu, M. & Hsu, C. (2015, August). Collaborative Practice Model: utilizing a collaborative model in serving API community. Presentation at the Asian American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Toronto, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Tsoi, H., Okada, R. & Fu, M. (2015, August). Holistic perspectives on autism spectrum disorder and intracultural diversity between U.S.-born and China-born Chinese American families. Poster Presentation at the Asian American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Masai, K., Dunn, C., O’Shea, L., Angevin, S. L. & Fu, M. (2015, May). Mars and Venus: Gender-specific Examination of Adolescent Sexual Behaviors. Continuing education workshop of the Western Psychological Association Annual Convention. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Jenks, E., Chege, C., Fu, M. & Atencio-Maclean, G. (2015, April). “I used my machete”: Stories as a tool to increase diversity competence in Clinical Supervision. California Psychological Association. San Diego, CA.
  • Angevin, S. L., O’Shea, L., Dunn, C. E., Masai, K. & Fu, M. (2015, April). Impactado por las tradiciones: Latino youth sexual behavior and contraceptive use. Symposium discussant of the Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Convention. Denver, CO.
  • Laurie, A. P., Dunn, C. E., Masai, K., Fu, M., & Angevin, S. L. (2015, March). Serve You Right: Addressing Disparities for Adolescent Girls Who are Members of Underserved Ethnicities. Symposium discussant at the Association of Women in Psychology Annual Convention. San Francisco, CA.

     

Media Experience:

Community Presentations & Workshops:

  • Albanese, F. and Fu, M. (2021, August). Sleep Hygiene in Times of COVID. Facebook Live Workshop. https://fb.watch/65aJQOXXy5/
  • Albanese, F. and Fu, M. (2021, June). COVID & Mental Health: 10 Safer-at-Home Tips. Facebook Live Workshop. https://fb.watch/65aJQOXXy5/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Z0IUOevWs
  • Fu, M. (2021, June). COVID Got You Down? FIGgit about it. Workshop facilitator for Formosa Improv Group Virtual Open Practice Workshop. Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Fu, M., Moyes, A. and Fu, M. (2021, May) Asian Pacific Heritage Month Celebration Meet Mel: Courageous Conversation. Invited Diversity Equity Initiative Kick-Off for BeautyCounter.
  • Fu, M. (2020, November). Have You Eaten Yet? Chinese American Elderly Mental Health Considerations. Virtual Mental Health Webinar Co-sponsored by World Journal and Garfield Health Services.
  • Fu, M. (2020, September). Women in the Time of COVID: Health, Mental Health and the Power of Place. Virtual Townhall hosted by The City of Los Angeles. davidryu.lacity.org or facebook.com/cd4ryu. Los Angeles, CA.
  • Fu, M. (2020, September). What COVID-19 Is Doing to our Mental Health and Self Care Tips. Mental Health Virtual Webinar co-sponsored by the City of Monterey Park and Garfield Health Center. Monterey Park, CA.
  • Fu, M. (2020, July). Blackbird. Invited presentation of Got Something to Say? Black Lives Matter Taiwan Event. Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Fu, M. (Facilitator) and Wong, K. (2020, May). The Masks We Wear. Asian Pacific Heritage Month event of the Asian Pacific Student Network of Alliant International University. Alhambra, CA.
  • Fu, M. (2019, August). Confidence and Teamwork. Workshop facilitator for Formosa Improv Group Open Practice Workshop. Taipei, Taiwan.

Carolyn Allard

carolyn allard
Biography

Carolyn B. Allard, Ph.D., ABPP, is Professor and Program Director of the Clinical Psychology PhD Program at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) of Alliant International University. Dr. Allard received her B.A. (Hons.) from Queen's University in Kingston, Canada, and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon.

She is a licensed psychologist in the state of California and has her Board Certification in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Before coming to CSPP, she served as Program Director of the Military Sexual Trauma & Interpersonal Trauma Clinic and San Diego Advanced Fellowship in Women's Health at the Veteran's Affairs San Diego Healthcare System for a little over 10 years, where she continues serve as a research investigator.  

Dr. Allard has extensive experience in clinical practice, training and consultation with all levels of trainees and professionals; public education and advocacy; clinical research; program development and evaluation; and administration and leadership. She has served as a certified trainer and consultant for Cognitive Processing Therapy and consultant for Prolonged Exposure.

Dr. Allard is also an active researcher, serving as principal or co-investigator on several past and ongoing institution- and government-funded randomized clinical trials and other studies. Her research is focused on the identification of individual, socio-cultural and contextual predictors of posttraumatic distress and treatment outcomes, with a specific interest in trauma-related guilt and shame, and the goal of developing and testing interventions to address these factors to improve outcomes.

She has published and presented her research in peer reviewed journals and international conferences, several book chapters and three books. She is a frequently invited speaker and CEU presenter at local, national and international scientific and professional conferences, and has conducted numerous television and radio interviews. Dr. Allard is also engaged in public education and social advocacy.

She is a member of several professional associations, and is Past President of Division 56 (Trauma) of the American Psychological Association. She serves on the editorial board of the Division 56 Journal, Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, and is an ad hoc reviewer for several other scientific journals.  

Professional Interests

Dr. Allard's clinical and research expertise is in posttraumatic distress. Her program of research focuses on the impact of interpersonal trauma, including risk and resiliency factors, cultural moderators, and intervention implications. In particular, she is interested in identifying predictors or posttraumatic sequelae and treatment outcomes including contextual and cultural factors. Dr. Allard has published a therapist manual (Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy) and a self-guide workbook (Transform Your Guilt and Shame) based the evidence-based intervention, that she developed and tested in randomized trials with colleagues.

Courses
  • Theory and Practice of Psychotherapy Individual (Cognitive Behavarioal Therapy)
  • Research/Dissertation
  • Professional Development in Clinical Psychology
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field

Please go to my Research page www.carolynallardphd.com/research for an up-to-date list of current and past research projects in my Studying Trauma and Recover from Interpersonal ViolencE (STRIVE) lab.

You can find my full Curriculum Vita here: www.carolynallardphd.com/cv

Monica Ulibarri

monica ulibarri
Biography

Dr. Monica Ulibarri, Ph.D. is a Professor and Associate Program Director in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University – San Diego. She also holds an appointment as a Voluntary Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Ulibarri received her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from Claremont McKenna College, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Arizona State University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. Dr. Ulibarri received a NIMH Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research for her postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD. Dr. Ulibarri also received postdoctoral training in UCSD’s Division of Global Public Health. Dr. Ulibarri was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD prior to joining the faculty at Alliant International University in 2015. She was also a clinical supervisor for ten years (2005 - 2015) at the SDSU Psychology Clinic, a community mental health facility operated by the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University. Dr. Ulibarri has been a member of APA since 1994 and a member of Division 45 (the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race) since 1999. Dr. Ulibarri is active in several national and local professional organizations. Most recently, she served a 4-year term (2017 - 2020) on the APA ad hoc Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA), is a mentor in the APA Minority Fellowship Program's Psychology Summer Institute, and is the co-chair of the Research and Data Sub-Committee of the San Diego County Regional Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (RHT-CSEC) Advisory Council.

Professional Interests

Dr. Ulibarri's research interests focus on gender-based violence--such as history of child abuse, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault-- mental health, and health disparities among marginalized populations such as people who inject drugs and women and girls exploited by the sex industry. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. Her clinical focus is on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strategic Solution Focused Therapy, and Multicultural Therapy for English- and Spanish-speaking individuals, couples, groups, and families. Dr. Ulibarri teaches Principles of Research Design, Health Psychology Interventions for U.S. Health Disparities, and runs a Clinical Consultation Group for 3rd-year Clinical Ph.D. students in the program.

Veronica B. Perez

Veronica Perez
Biography

Dr. Veronica B. Perez is the Director of the Treatment and Assessment of Cognitive Effectiveness (TRACE) Lab. The aim of her work is 1) to trace the neurocognitive deficits that occur in serious mental illness (SMI), 2) to understand how these deficits may predict the clinical presentation in individuals with co-morbid illnesses, 3) to improve the efficacy of interventions that reduce stigma against individuals with mental illnesses, and 4) to repair the neurocognitive domains that most deleteriously pervade the lives of those suffering with mental illness. Dr. Perez trains doctoral-level graduate students in intact and impaired cognitive systems to investigate functional outcomes in clinical populations like schizophrenia and OCD.

Professional Interests
  • Neurocognitive impairments in psychosis and schizophrenia
  • Biomarkers of severe psychopathology
  • Pathophysiology of cognition in patients with psychosis or at high-risk for psychosis
  • Neurophysiological response to cognitive interventions
Education and Certifications
  • Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, NY - Degree: B.A. in Psychology, May 1998
  • Neural Mechanisms Underlying the Symptoms and Course of Schizophrenia. This grant will examine the basic and clinical mechanisms of psychotic illnesses to gain an understanding of neurocognitive and perceptual impairment. PI: Judith M. Ford, Ph.D. Role: Postdoctoral Fellow
  • San Diego State University, San Diego, CA - Degree: M.A. in Psychology, May 2003
  • University of Oregon, Eugene, OR - Degree: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, May 2008
  • Schizophrenia Psychosocial CBT Intern
  • University of California, San Diego/VA San Diego Healthcare System - APA-Accredited Internship, Clinical Psychology, July 2008 - June 2009
     

Honors

  • 2013 Clinical & Translational Research Institute, UC San Diego Health Sciences Pilot Grant
    This grant will support the establishment of an academic-community partnership to apply cognitive neuroscience methodology in a community setting. Data examining targeted cognitive training (TCT) interventions in the initial stages of neuroplasticity-based skills acquisition will be collected at a mental health and transitional care facility. Role: PI
  • 2013 MIRECC Veterans' Administration (VA) Pilot Grant
    This grant will support collection of pilot data examining targeted cognitive training (TCT) interventions in the initial stages of neuroplasticity-based skills acquisition. Role: PI
  • 2012 Veterans' Administration (VA) Institutional Training Grant
    This institutional training grant will train a new generation of neuroscientists to improve the long-term functional outcome of patients with chronic psychotic mental disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and psychotic mood disorders. Role: Research Fellow
  • 2007 This grant will support the planning and development of a summer workshop to teach issues of diversity within the Department of Psychology at University of Oregon.
    Role: Committee Member
  • 2009 Society for Psychophysiological Research (SPR)
Courses

Dr. Perez teaches doctoral-level courses including Advanced Psychopathology (based on DSM-5 classifications with reference to DSM-IV and ICD-10 coding), Clinical Ethics and Consultation, and Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior. She also teaches special interest topics such as Applications of Clinical Neurophysiology, and Neuropsychology: Foundations. She aims to further the understanding of cognitive and physiological abnormalities in clinical populations to improve diagnostic accuracy and to parallel the RDoC framework.

Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Nemanim, N., Roth, A., Angelini, S., Hansen, G. & Perez, VB. (November 2024). Neuropsychiatric Determinants of Cognitive Complaints Following COVID-19: A Comparative Study. Presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Annual Conference. 
  • Garmon, E., Nemanim, N., Roth, A., Angelini, S., Hansen, G. & Perez, VB. (October 2024). Ethnoracial differences in the role of fatigue, anxiety, depression, and stress (FADS) on executive functioning and information processing following COVID-19. Presented at the Society of Research on Psychopathology (SRP) Annual Conference. 
  • Carson, B. & Perez, VB. (October 2024). Predictive mechanisms of psychosis spectrum symptoms in sexual and gender minorities. Presented at the Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Conference.
  • Hansen, G. & Perez, VB. (October 2024). Stigma against patients with psychosis by mental health service providers: Examining social cognition as an explanatory mechanism. Presented at the Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Conference.
  • Roth, A. & Perez, VB. (October 2024). Unlocking the Mind: Exploring Neurocognitive Pathways in Parents of Children Affected with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Presented at the Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Conference.
  • Smith, M.A. & Perez, VB. (October 2024). Predictors of Prolonged Duration of Untreated Illness in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Mechanisms of Shame, Alcohol Use, and Inhibitory Control. Presented at the Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention.
  • Pezeshkian, M., Raver, R., Gevirtz, R., McClain, C., Roth, A., & Perez, VB. (September 2024). Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and social cognitive predictors of functional outcomes in individuals with psychotic-like experiences. Presented at the California Psychological Association (CPA) Annual Conference.

PUBLICATIONS  Under Review

  • Raver (Horseman), R.L., Gevirtz, R., Roth, A. & Perez, VB. (under review). Moderating effects of emotion processing on heartrate variability (HRV) on functional outcomes in individuals on the psychosis spectrum. 
  • Celaya, R.C., Moore, R.D., Lincoln, A. & Perez, VB. (under review).  Examining  mechanisms of verbal working memory capacity in monolingual Spanish speakers of Latin American descent.

PUBLICATIONS (selected)

  • Carey, C., Horseman, R. L., Challman, K., & Perez, V. B. (February, 2021). Current Insights in Neurocognition. Newsletter published by the Treatment and Assessment of Cognitive Effectiveness (TRACE) Club.
  • Perez, V.B., Miyakoto, M., Makeig, S.R. & Light, G.A. (2019). Mismatch negativity reveals plasticity in cortical dynamics after 1-hour of auditory training exercises. Int J Psychophysiology.
    Perez, V.B., Ford, J.M, Roach, B.J., Woods, S.W., McGlashan, T.H., Srihari, V.H. & Mathalon, D.H. (2014). Mismatch negativity abnormalities in schizophrenia: Forecasting psychosis with automatic auditory processing dysfunction. Biological Psychiatry, 75, 459-69. 
  • *Matthews, C., *Perez, V.B., Roach, B.J., Fekri, S., Vigil, O., Kupferman, E. & Mathalon, D.H. (2016). Error-related brain activity dissociates hoarding disorder from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychological Medicine, 46, 367- 79. 
  • Perez, V.B., Ford, J.M, Woods, S.W., McGlashan, T.H., Roach, B.J., Srihari, V.H., Loewy, R.L., Vinogradov, S. & Mathalon, D.H. (2011). Error monitoring dysfunction across the illness course of schizophrenia. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 121, 372-87. 
  • Perez, V.B. & Vogel, E.K. (2010). Contralateral delay activity as an index of visual working memory capacity. In S.J. Luck & E. Kappenman (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Event-Related Potential Components (pp. 361-372). "

Omar Alhassoon

Omar M. Alhassoon
Biography

Dr. Omar Alhassoon, a distinguished professor at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) and a research scientist at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), is a clinical psychologist who focuses on the neuropsychology of substance use, dementia, and depression. He also runs the Institute of Brain Research and Integrated Neuropsychological Services (https://www.iBRAINs.org). His research has involved the use of neuroimaging techniques to aid our understanding of the neuroscience of substance use disorders, depression, and other neurocognitive and psychiatric disorders. He has published in the areas of multimodal imaging; CNS changes associated with alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin; dementia; late-life depression; and the use of meta-analytical techniques in neuroimaging and neuropsychology. He has a special interest in refugee mental health and discrimination and bias against minoritized groups such as immigrants and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. He has been working in the areas of clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and psychopharmacology for over 25 years. He has published many peer-reviewed papers and presents regularly at national and international conferences. As an instructor, he teaches undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology and neuroanatomy. For many years, he was the online education mentor at CSPP and has provided consultation and guidance to faculty developing and teaching online courses and has served on various university technology committees. Dr. Alhassoon earned his Ph.D. at the University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University. Afterward he received a postdoctoral master’s in clinical psychopharmacology. He has been an active member in several national and international organizations and advisory boards such as: APA Electronic Resources Advisory Committee and the International Neuropsychological Society Global Engagement Committee.

Professional Interests
  • Research interest: neuropsychology and neuroimaginging in the fields of substance abuse (alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, etc), HIV, personality disorders, and late-life depression, and dementia. Refugee mental health and treatment.
  • Clinical specialty: neuropsychological assessment in adults.
  • Areas of future expansion: Transgender and bisexual discrimination and refugee mental health and treatment.
Education and Certifications
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology University of California, San Diego/San Diego State U  and Postdoctoral Master’s in Clinical Psychopharmacology
Courses
  • Neuroscientific Basis of Psychopharmacology I: Neurophysiology, Neuroimaging &
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Neuroscientific Basis of Psychopharmacology II: Neurochemistry and Neuropathology
  • Introduction to Psychotherapy
  • Neuropsychology
  • Biological Basis of Behavior
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Behavioral Science Statistics
  • History and Systems in Psychology
  • Psychology of Terrorism
  • Introduction to Psychology
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • *Zhang, E., Hauson, A. O., Pollard, A. A., Zelman, D., et al (2025). Lateralized white matter integrity changes across the lifespan in major depression: AES-SDM meta-analysis. Psychiatry research. Neuroimaging, 348, 111960.  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0596-6085
  • *McCue, M. L., Allard, C. B., Dalenberg, C. J., & Hauson, A. O. (2024). Interpersonal and Trauma-Related Guilt moderate the relationship between intensity of combat experiences and suicidality. Military psychology, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0596-6085
  • *Rojas, D., Zelman, D. C., Hauson, A. O., & Alexander, I. (2024). Exploring Cultural Competence, Inclusivity, and Diversity in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: A Phenomenological Study. Journal of psychoactive drugs, 1–11. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0596-6085
  • *Zhang, E., Hauson, A. O., Pollard, A. A., Meis, B., et al(2023). Lateralized grey matter volume changes in adolescents versus adults with major depression: SDM-PSI meta-analysis. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 111691.
  • *Barlet, B. D., Hauson, A. O., Pollard, A. A., Zhang, E. Z., et al (2023). Neuropsychological Performance in Alzheimer's Disease versus Late-Life Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Archives of clinical neuropsychology, 38(7), 991–1016.
  • *Pollard, A. A., Hauson, A. O., Lackey, N. S., Zhang, E., et al (2023). Functional neuroanatomy of craving in heroin use disorder: Voxel-based meta-analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) drug cue reactivity studies. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 1–13.
  • Lu, H. C., Gevirtz, R., Yang, C. C., & Hauson, A. O. (2023). Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized-Controlled Study. Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 48(4), 405–421.
  • *Connors, E. J., Hauson, A. O., Barlet, B. D., et al(2021). Neuropsychological assessment and screening in heart failure: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Neuropsychology review, 31(2), 312-330. 
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0596-6085

Quyen Tiet

Quyen Tiet
Biography

Dr. Quyen Tiet received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder after completing his internship at Yale University. He furthered his expertise through a 3-year post-doctoral fellowship at Columbia University, where he went on to become an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry from 1999 to 2001. His academic journey progressed as he served as a Consulting Assistant Professor and then an affiliate Clinical Associate Professor within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine from 2004 to 2018. Additionally, he also held a training faculty position at the National Center for PTSD, Dissemination and Training Division, at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System for about 20 years. Notably, he was honored as an APA Fellow in Division 12 (Clinical Psychology), a distinction reserved for approximately 5% of APA members who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to psychology at an international level.

Dr. Tiet’s current research encompasses a wide array of topics, including stress/trauma, coping mechanisms, protective factors/resilience, alcohol and drug use disorders, PTSD, depression and suicide, dementia, and multicultural and diversity considerations. For access to some of his publications, please visit:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/quyen.tiet.2/bibliography/public/

Alternatively, you can explore his latest works by searching his name on Google Scholar. 

Professional Interests
  • Stress/trauma, coping, protective factors and resilience.
  • Alcohol and drug use disorders, PTSD, depression and suicide, behavior problems, treatment factors and patient outcomes.
  • Alzheimer's Disease and Disease Related Dementias (ADRD) – prevalence, symptoms, management, and caregiver support
  • Vulnerable populations (e.g., people of color (POC), refugees/immigrants, traumatized and disadvantaged populations, people with serious mental illness, military veterans, etc.)
Education and Certifications
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder
  • MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder
  • BA in Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
  • NIMH Postdoctoral Fellow, Columbia University, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York, NY
  • Internship, Yale University, Department of Psychiatry, New Haven, CT

 

Honors

  • 2011 Founding Board of Directors and Advisory Board of Directors Vietnamese American Psychological Association (VAPA)
  • 2008 Fellow Rockway Institute Center for LGBT Psychology Research, Education & Public Policy San Francisco, California
  • 2001 Board of Directors Asian American Community Involvement (AACI): Providing behavioral/mental health and social services to the disadvantaged, with an annual budget of over $7 millions San Jose, California
  • 1999 NARSAD Young Investigator Award, National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
  • 1993 APA Minority Fellowship, American Psychological Association
Courses
  • Stress, Resilience and Psychopathology: Research Seminar
  • Clinical and Ethical Issues
  • Principles of Psychotherapy
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Tiet, Q. Q., Brooks, J., & Patton, C. (2024). Risk factors of PTSD and substance use disorders in clinical and counseling psychology doctoral students. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tra0001803
  • Tiet, Q. Q., Davis, L., Rosen, C. S., Norman, S. B., Leyva, Y., E., & Duong, H. (2024). Factors associated with increased substance use disorder care in VA PTSD specialty outpatient treatment. Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 20(3), 223-235. https://doi.org/10.1080/15504263.2024.2348105
  • Park, V. M. T., Ton, V., Yeo, G, Tiet, Q. Q., Vuong, Q., & Gallagher-Thompson, D. (2019). Vietnamese American dementia caregivers’ perceptions and experiences of a culturally tailored, evidence-based intervention to reduce stress and depression. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 45(9), 39-50.
  • Jordan, J., Samuelson, K., & Tiet, Q. Q. (2019). Impulsivity, painful and provocative events, and suicide intent: Testing the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 49(4), 1187-1195.
  • Tiet, Q. Q., Duong, H., Davis, L., French, R., Smith, C., Leyva, Y., & Rosen, C. (2019). PTSD Coach mobile application (app) with brief telephone support and Pre- and Post-intervention outcomes on PTSD, depressive symptoms and quality of life, Psychological Services, 16 (2), 227-232. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ser0000245
  • Prins, A., Bovin, M. J., Smolenski, D. J., Marx, B. P., Kimerling, R., Jenkins-Guarnieri, M. A., Kaloupek, D. G., Schnurr, P. P., Kaiser, A. P., Leyva, Y. E., Tiet, Q. Q. (2016). The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5): Development and evaluation within a Veteran primary care sample, Journal of General Internal Medicine, 31(10), 1206-11. doi.10.1007/s11606-016-3703-5
  • Tiet, Q. Q., Leyva, Y., Moos, R., Frayne, S., Osterberg, L., & Smith, B. (2015). Diagnostic accuracy of the Screen of Drug Use (SoDU) in primary care, JAMA Internal Medicine, 175(8), 1371-1377. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.2438
  • Tiet, Q. Q., *Davis, L., Rosen, C. S., Norman, S. B., *Leyva, Y., E., & *Duong, H. (in press). Factors associated with increased substance use disorder care in VA PTSD specialty outpatient treatment. Journal of Dual Diagnosis.
  • Meyer, O. L., Park, V. T., Kanaya, A. M., Farias, S. T., Hinton, L., Tiet, Q. Q., Vuong, Q., Nguyen, S., Harvey, D., & Whitmer, R. A. (2023). Inclusion of Vietnamese Americans: Opportunities to understand dementia disparities. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. 2023 Apr-Jun;9(2):e12392. doi: 10.1002/trc2.12392. eCollection 2023 Apr-Jun. PubMed PMID: 37251911; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC10209515
  • Browne, K. C., *Levya, Y., Malte, C. A, Lapham, G. T, & Tiet, Q. Q. (2022). Prevalence of medical and non-medical cannabis use among veterans enrolled in primary care, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 36(2), 121 - 130. https://doi.org/10.1037/adb0000725
  • *McCue, M. L., Fisher, A. N., Johnson, K. R., Allard, C. B., & Tiet, Q. Q. (2022). Veteran Suicide Exposure: Associations with Guilt, PTSD, and Suicidality. Journal of Veterans Studies, 8(3): X, pp. 1–12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v8i3.317
  • *McCue, M. L., Fisher, A. N., Johnson, K. R., Bariani, A., Cabral, M. M., Allard, C. B., Tiet, Q. Q., & Edmonds, S. (2021). Exposure to civilian casualties is related to guilt and suicidality in Post 9/11 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Military Behavioral Health, 9, 110-117. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2021.1904065
  • Tiet, Q. Q., & Moos, R. H. (2021). Screen of Drug Use: Diagnostic Accuracy for Stimulant Use Disorder. Addictive Behaviors, 112, 106614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106614
  • Tiet, Q. Q. & Moos, R. H. (2021). Strong associations among PTSD, pain, and alcohol and drug use disorders in VA primary care patients. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 223, 108699. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108699
  • Hinton, L., Nguyen, H., Pham, T., Trong, H. N., Harvey, D. J., Thanh, B. N., Thanh, B. N. T., Ngoc, A. N., Hong, C. N., Hoai, T. N. T., Le, T. N., Phuong, A. N. T., Bich, N. N. T., Tiet, Q. Q., Nguyen, T. A., Quy, P. N. (2019). A pilot cluster RCT to test the preliminary efficacy of an Alzheimer’s family caregiver intervention in Hanoi, Vietnam. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 15(7), P924. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2019.06.4705
  • Tiet, Q. Q., *Leyva, Y., Browne, K., & Moos, R. H. (2019). Screen of Drug Use: Diagnostic accuracy for cannabis use disorder, Addictive Behaviors, 95, 184-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.02.010
  • *Jordan, J., Samuelson, K., & Tiet, Q. Q. (2019). Impulsivity, painful and provocative events, and suicide intent: Testing the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 49(4), 1187-1195. 10.1111/sltb.12518
  • Park, V. M. T., Ton, V., Yeo, G, Tiet, Q. Q., Vuong, Q., & Gallagher-Thompson, D. (2019). Vietnamese American dementia caregivers’ perceptions and experiences of a culturally tailored, evidence-based intervention to reduce stress and depression. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 45(9), 39-50. https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20190813-05
  • Park, V. M. T., Ton, V., Tiet, Q. Q., Vuong, Q., Yeo, G., & Gallagher-Thompson, D. (2019). Promising results from a pilot study to reduce distress in Vietnamese American dementia and memory loss caregivers. Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, 5, 319-327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trci.2019.05.006
  • Tiet, Q. Q., *Duong, H., *Davis, L., *French, R., *Smith, C., *Leyva, Y., & Rosen, C. (2019). PTSD Coach mobile application (app) with brief telephone support and Pre- and Post-intervention outcomes on PTSD, depressive symptoms and quality of life, Psychological Services, 16 (2), 227-232. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ser0000245 

Nicole Gutierrez

nicole sabatini gutierrez
Biography

Dr. Sabatini Gutierrez is an Associate Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy program at Alliant International University, and the Branch director at the Irvine campus. Her research interests include transgenerational and interpersonal trauma, sexuality across the lifespan, vicarious traumatization and self-of-the-therapist development, chemical dependency in the family, and anti-carceral clinical practices. In her clinical work, Dr. Sabatini Gutierrez specializes in treating various forms of trauma, including sexual trauma, adults who experienced childhood abuse, and trauma related to different forms of oppression. She also has extensive experience treating dual diagnosis substance use disorders and other co-occurring mental health disorders. 

Professional Interests

Vicarious traumatization and post-traumatic growth of therapists; self-of-the-therapist development; sexual trauma; sexual identity development; addiction and the family; and addressing multiculturalism and client centered advocacy in education and clinical supervision.

Education and Certifications
  • BA in Psychology - University of California, San Diego
  • MA in Couple and Family Therapy - Alliant International University, Irvine
  • PsyD in Couple and Family Therapy - Alliant International University, Irvine
Courses
  • Trauma and Crisis Intervention in MFT
  • Chemical Dependency and the Family
  • Sex Therapy; MFT Theories II
  • Couple Therapy; MFT Practicum
  • Advanced Family Therapy II (PhD)
  • Advanced Professional Practice (PhD)
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  •  Espinoza, S., Sabatini-Gutierrez, N., Dadras, I., Lee, K. I., Duran, M., & Garabedian, A. (2025). A Family Centered Approach to Mandated Reporting: An Anticarceral Praxis for Couple and Family Therapists Working With BIPOC Families. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 51(3), e70022.
  • Nleko, G., & Gutierrez, N. S. (2025). Rejunctive Moves Toward Systemic Healing: A Contextual Family Therapy Approach to Father’s Absence. Family Process, 64(1), 1–7.
  • Sabatini Gutierrez, N. (2019). Symbolic-Experiential Relationship Therapy. In J. Lebow, A. Breunlin, & C. Douglas (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy. New York, NY: Springer International. Advance online publication.
  • Sabatini Gutierrez, N., Espinoza, S., Farzaneh, I. (2023, August). Transgenerational Trauma and Substance Use Disorders: Ethics of Care and Client-Centered Advocacy. Presented at the IVAT Annual conference, San Diego, CA.
  • Sabatini Gutierrez, N., & Natrajan-Tyagi, R. (2018, November). Examining vicarious trauma, sexuality, and relationships of female therapists: A qualitative study. Roundtable Paper presented at the annual NCFR Conference. San Diego, CA.
  • Sabatini Gutierrez, N., & Snead, K.L. (2024). An integration of collaborative language systems and symbolic-experiential family therapy with transnational families. In K. Hertlein (Ed.), International Handbook of Couple and Family Therapy.
  • Tarver, M. L., Seshadri, G., Gutierrez, N., Fontus, F., & Boykins, B. (2025). No Shame, All Gain: The Influence of Sex Positive Learning on the Sexual Health of Black Women, a Feminist Study. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 37(1/2), 23–41. 

Irwin Rosenfarb

Irwin Rosenfarb
Biography

Irwin Ford Rosenfarb, Ph.D. is a Professor in the San Diego Clinical Psychology PhD Program at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) of Alliant International University. Dr. Rosenfarb received his B.A. (with High Honors) from Stony Brook University and his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. He also completed an APA-Accredited clinical psychology internship in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. Prior to coming to Alliant, he was a Post Doctoral Scholar in the Clinical Research Center for the Study of Schizophrenia at the University of California, Los Angeles, an Assistant Professor at Auburn University in Auburn, AL, a staff psychologist at Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Charleston, SC, a Research Psychologist at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Brentwood, CA, and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego.

He has served as a Principal Investigator on a National Institute of Mental Health research grant and has served on the San Diego County Mental Health Board as well as on the San Diego Psychological Association Board of Directors.

Professional Interests

Expressed emotion; family dynamics; trauma; attachment; schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression.

Education and Certifications
  • Post-Doctoral Scholar, Clinical Research Center for the Study of Schizophrenia, University of California, Los Angeles
  • PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • Psychology Intern, University of Washington School of Medicine
  • BA, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Maitino, A.A., Rosenfarb, I.F., Glaser, D.N., & Keller, M.C. (submitted). An evolutionary investigation of depressed mood: The relationship between stressful life events and patterns of depressive symptoms.
  • Sharma, R., Rosenfarb, I.F., & Bhavsar, V. (submitted). First episode of psychosis in Guam: The role of ethnicity and neighborhood factors.
  • Juan, MC. & Rosenfarb, I.F. (submitted). Psychosocial stress, social support, and the escalation of schizotypal symptoms in Latino and White individuals.
  • Rosenfarb, I.F. & Leseur, C. (in preparation). Effects of child and adult trauma on post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosis in adults with severe mental illness.
  • Foster, E., Cardinelli, J., Chand, R., & Rosenfarb, I.F. (in preparation). Effects of COVID-19 on post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and grief among mental health clinicians.
  • Teles, M., Callan, J., Rosenfarb, I.F., & Judd, P. (2020, March). Attachment, emotion regulation, and substance use among substance using adults. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychology, New York.
    - Winner, 2020 American Psychoanalytic Association Outstanding poster award
  • Rosenfarb, I.F. (2020, November). Discussant. In D. Lopez (Chair), Cultural and Contextual Factors Affecting Individuals with Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders Across the Illness Trajectory. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (conference held virually).
  • Gurak, K., Maura, J., Weisman de Mamani, A., Martinez de Andino, A., & Rosenfarb, I.F. (2018). "Racial and ethnic diagnostic patterns in schizophrenia spectrum disorders." Chapter to appear in C. Frisby & W. O'Donohue (Eds.), Cultural Competence in Applied Psychology: Theory, Research, Practice, and Evaluation. New York: Springer Publications.
  • Abel, S.L.M., Rosenfarb, I.F., Mausbach, B.T., & Cardenas, V. (2017). "Enhancing the Functional Adaptation Skills Training (FAST) Treatment for Individuals with Schizophrenia: A Treatment Comparison Study." Schizophrenia Bulletin, 43 (suppl 1), S51. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbx021.133 (abstract).
  • Rosenfarb, I.F., Triana, S., Nuechterlein, K.H., Ventura, J., & Breitborde, N.J.K. (2016). "Expressed emotion and the escalation of depressive symptoms in individuals with recent-onset schizophrenia." Early Intervention in Psychiatry. doi: 10.1111/eip.12307.
  • Rosenfarb, I.F. (2016). "Are people with bipolar disorder merely eccentric?: A review of the movie, Infinitely bipolar bear." PsycCRITIQUES. 61(23). doi: dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0040337.
  • Rosenberg, M., & Rosenfarb, I.S. (2015). Schizophrenia and creativity. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 41 (suppl 1), S61. doi:10.1093/schbul/sbv010 (abstract).
  • Rosenfarb, I.S. (2014). "Psychosocial risk factors for the development of schizophrenia." San Diego Psychologist, 29 (1), 1, 7-10.
    - lead article begins on page one.
  • Rosenfarb, I. (2014). "Is depression an adaptation?" [Review of the book The Depths: The Evolutionary Origins of the Depression Epidemic by Jonathan Rottenberg]. PsycCRITIQUES, 59(44). doi: 10.1037/a0038233.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S. (2013). "A functional analysis of schizophrenia." Psychological Record, 63, 1-18. - issue's lead article.
  • Rosenfarb, I. (2012). "Does the DSM need another axis?" [Review of the book Strengthening the DSM: Incorporating resilience and cultural competence, by B. Garcia and A. Petrovich]. PsycCRITIQUES, 57(2). doi: 10.1037/a0026686.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S. (2012). "The irony of masked depression." [A review of the video Men and Depression, 2011]. PsycCRITIQUES, 57(38). doi: 10.1037/a0029270
  • Juan, M.A., & Rosenfarb, I.S. (2011). "Psychosocial stress, social support, and the escalation of schizotypal symptoms in Latino and White individuals." Schizophrenia Bulletin, 37 (Suppl.1), 269 (abstract).
  • Sharma-Gopinath, R., & Rosenfarb, I. (2011). "An ecological study of psychotic disorders in Guam: Exploring social risk factors." Schizophrenia Bulletin,37 (Suppl.1), 61 (abstract).
  • Rosenfarb, I.S. (2010). "Functional analytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis." In J.W. Kanter, M. Tsai & R.J. Kohlenberg (Eds.), The Practice of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (pp. 83-96). New York: Springer Press.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Borghei, S., Mullane, A.A., & Ventura, J. (2009). "Increasing cohesion and quality of life among residents living in a board and care environment." Schizophrenia Bulletin, 35 (Supp 1), 304. (abstract).
  • Smerud, P.E., & Rosenfarb, I.S. (2008). "The therapeutic alliance and family psychoeducation in the treatment of schizophrenia: An exploratory prospective change-process study." Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology, 76, 505-510.b- reprinted as Smerud, P.E., & Rosenfarb, I.S. (2011). The therapeutic alliance and family psychoeducation in the treatment of schizophrenia: An exploratory prospective change-process study. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 1(S), 85-91.
  • Smerud, P.E., Rosenfarb, I.S., & Friedlander, M.L. (2007). "Alliances and family psychoeducation: A prospective change-process study." Schizophrenia Bulletin, 33, 605-606. (abstract)
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., & Juan, M.A. (2006). "Schizotypal personality disorder." In J.E. Fisher & W. O'Donahue (Eds)., Practitioner's guide to evidence based psychotherapy (pp. 592-598). New York: Springer Publications.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Bellack, A.S., & Aziz, N. (2006). "Family interactions and the course of schizophrenia in African-American and White patients." Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 115, 112-120.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Bellack, A.S., & Aziz, N. (2006). "A sociocultural stress, appraisal, and coping model of subjective burden and family attitudes toward patients with schizophrenia." Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 115, 157-163.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Bellack, A.S., Aziz, N., Kratz, K.M. & Sayers, S.L. (2004), "family transactions, and patient stabilization in schizophrenia." Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 113, 109-115.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Miklowitz, D.J., Goldstein, M.J., Harmon, L.H., Nuechterlein, K.H., & Rea, M.M. (2001). "Family transactions and relapse in bipolar disorder." Family Process, 40, 5-14.- abstracted in Clinician's Research Digest
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Nuechterlein, K.H., Goldstein, M.J., & Subotnik, K.L. (2000). "Neurocognitive vulnerability, interpersonal criticism, and the emergence of unusual thinking by patients with schizophrenia during family transactions." Archives of General Psychiatry, 57, 1174-1179.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Becker, J., Khan, A., & Mintz, J. (1998). "Dependency and self-criticism in bipolar and unipolar depressed women." British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 37, 409-414.
  • Goldstein, M.J., Rosenfarb, I.S., Woo, S., & Nuechterlein, K.H. (1997). "Transactional processes which can function as risk or protective factors in the family treatment of schizophrenia." In H.D. Brenner, W. Boker, & R. Genner (Eds.), Towards a comprehensive therapy for schizophrenia (pp. 147-157). Gottingen: Hogrefe & Huber.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Goldstein, M.J., Mintz, J., & Nuechterlein, K.H. (1995). "Expressed emotion and subclinical psychopathology observable within the transactions between schizophrenic patients and their family members." Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 104, 259-267.- abstracted in Clinician's Research Digest
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Becker, J., & Khan, A. (1994). "Perceptions of parental and peer attachments by bipolar and unipolar depressed women." Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 103, 637-644.- abstracted in Clinician's Research Digest
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Becker, J., Khan, A., & Mintz, J. (1994). "Dependency, self-criticism, and perceptions of socialization experiences." Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 103, 669-675.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Burker, E.J., Morris, S.M., & Cush, D. (1993). "Effects of changing contingencies on the behavior of depressed and non-depressed individuals." Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 102, 642-646.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S. & Aron, J. (1992). "The self-protective function of depressive affect and cognition." Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 11, 323-335.
  • Rosenfarb, I.S., Newland, M.C., Brannon, S.E., & Howey, D.S. (1992). "Effects of self-generated rules on the development of schedule-controlled behavior." Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 58, 107?121

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