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Matthew Baity

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Biography

Matthew Baity, Ph.D. is a Professor in the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD Program on the Emeryville Campus and first joined Alliant in 2008 as Clinical PsyD faculty in Sacramento. He received his doctorate in 2003 from the University of Arkansas, completed his internship and post-doctoral training at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and stayed at the hospital for several years as a staff psychologist before moving to California. Dr. Baity received extensive training in personality and neuropsychological assessment at both an outpatient clinic, and as part of the Psychiatry Consult-Liaison Team on inpatient medical floors. Once on staff, Dr. Baity continued his assessment practice, provided both both long and short-term psychotherapy in a general outpatient clinic, evaluated and treated individuals in an outpatient substance abuse clinic, and joined the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Team as both an individual and group therapist. 

Professional Interests

Interests that have maintained throughout Dr. Baity's career have been psychological assessment, psychotherapy research, and outcome evaluation. Although initially focused on the validity of specific tests with personality disorders, he quickly developed an appreciation for working with the broad range of severe mental illnesses seen in hospital settings. His training in the Therapeutic Assessment Model and early work on a psychodynamic psychotherapy research team in graduate school generated interests in the therapeutic alliance and using assessment to predict early treatment termination. 

Education and Certifications
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, University of Arkansas
  • Master of Arts in Psychology, University of Arkansas
  • Bachelor of Arts cum laude, University of North Texas
Courses
  • Dissertation
  • Theory and Technique - Psychodynamic - Supervision
  • Personality Assessment 
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Sinclair, S., Messinger, J. Siefert, C., Antonius, D., Baity, M.R., Haggerty, G., Stein, M., & Blais, M.A. (2015). Neuropsychological functioning and profile validity on the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI): An investigation in multiple psychiatric settings. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 79, pp. 305 – 334. 
  • Baity, M.R., Hsieh, A. L., & Swanson, M. S. (2018). Assessment Contexts. In S.R. Smith and R. Krishnamurthy (Eds.). Diversity-Sensitive Personality Assessment. New York, NY: Routledge. 
  • Jackson, S., Baity, M. R., Bobb, K., Swick, D., & Giorgio, J. (2019). Stress inoculation training outcomes among veterans with PTSD and TBI. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 11(8), 842–850. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000432 
  • Jackson, S., Baity, M.R., Thomas, P.R., Barba, D., Jacobson, D., Goodkind, M,, Swick, D., & Ivey, A.S. (2021). Stress Inoculation Training (SIT-NORCAL), Part 1: The development and preliminary evaluation of a psychological performance training protocol, Journal of Special Operations Medicine, 21(4), pp. 37-45 
  • Jackson, S., Baity, M.R., Thomas, P.R., Barba, D., Jacobson, D., Goodkind, M,, Walker, M., Swick, D., Byrd, E., & Ivey, A.S. (2021). Stress Inoculation Training (SIT-NORCAL), Part 2: A pilot study among explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) special warfare enablers, Journal of Special Operations Medicine, 21(4), pp. 46-53. 

     

Recent student-led projects:

  • Bobb, K., Baity, M.R., Walsh-Messinger, J., Sinclair, S.J., Blais, M.A., Jacobo, M.C., Harley, R. (2016, March). Exploring the utility of the Level of Care Index (LOCI) across clinical settings. Paper presented at the Midwinter Meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment, Chicago, IL. 
  • Burns, J., Swanson, S., Lor, M., Schlinger, J., Pasha, S., Galvez, V., Fahey, J., Schumacher, J., Nicholson, V., Bobb, K., & Baity, M.R. (2017). Resiliency and post-deployment functioning in combat veterans. Poster presented at the Midwinter Meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment, San Francisco, CA. 
  • Bobb, K., Burns, J., Swanson, S., & Baity, M.R. (2018). Exploring resiliency in combat and non-combat veterans using the Ego Resiliency Scale-Revised (ER89-R). Poster presented at the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA. 
  • Pillai, G., Miller, A., Bath, M., Baity, M.R., & Haggerty, G. (2023). Trait personality and psychopathology in inpatient adolescent samples. Poster presented at the Midwinter meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment, Austin, TX. 
  • Oliveira, C.G., Miller, A., Ackerman, S., & Baity, M.R. (2023). The impact of object relations, personality, and cognitive functioning on changes in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Poster presented at the 42nd annual spring meeting of the Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology (Division 39), New York, NY. 
  • Dr. Baity is also the Training Director at Adventist Health Vallejo which is an acute inpatient facility and an advanced practicum placement for doctoral programs in the Bay Area. In addition to administrative responsibilities, Dr. Baity does individual supervision with psychology trainees, didactic training, and program evaluation. 

Mojgan Khademi

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Biography

Mojgan Khademi, PsyD, FABP is a licensed psychologist (CA License #PSY15300), Board-Certified psychoanalyst, and fellow of the American Board of Psychoanalysis (FABP). She was the recipient of the American Psychoanalytic Association's Edith Sabshin Teaching Award in 2015, given in recognition of her outstanding contributions as an educator.

She is the founder and clinical director of the Center for Applied Psychology & Services (CAPS) on the San Diego campus of Alliant International University. CAPS is a psychodynamically oriented clinic providing low-cost, long-term psychodynamic treatment to the San Diego community at large. She has a private practice in San Diego.

Professional Interests
  • Psychodynamic theory and treatment
  • Psychotherapy intervention and treatment outcome studies
  • Treatment outcomes
  • Eating disorders
  • Suicide
  • Multicultural issues
  • Psychotherapy
  • Feminism.
Education and Certifications
  • PsyD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

     

Honors

  • 2015 Recipient of Edith Sabshin Teaching Award (2015) given by the American Psychoanalytic Association in recognition of outstanding contributions as an educator. New York, NY.
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Blume-Marcovici, A. C., & Khademi, M. (2017). Supervising the crying therapist. In A. Blume-Marcovici (Ed.) When therapists cry: Reflections on therapists' tears in therapy. New York: Routledge Publishing.
  • Khademi, M. & Miller-Brunetto, H. (2016). "An integrated psychodynamic approach to treatment of eating disorders." In G. de Campora & G. C. Zavattini (Eds.) Mindful eating: Integrated routes for research and treatment of eating disorders in developmental age. Rome, Italy: Nova Publishers
  • Khademi, M. & Javaheri, F. & Giovannelli, F. (2017). "The petrified body: Psychodynamic treatment of a case of selective mutism and conversion hysteria." Revista de Psicanlise [Journal of Psychoanalysis]. Porto Alegre, Brazil. http://revista.sppa.org.br/
  • Blume-Marcovici, A. C., Stolberg, R. A., & Khademi, M. (2015). "Examining Our Tears: Therapists' Accounts of Crying in Therapy." American Journal of Psychotherapy, 69(4), 399-421.
  • Blume-Marcovici, A. C., Stolberg, R. A., Khademi, M., & Giromini, L. (2015). "When Therapists Cry: Implications for Supervision and Training." The Clinical Supervisor, 34(2), 164-183.
  • Chidley, B., Khademi, M., Ducett, M., & Meany, K. P. (2014). "Bereavement during motherhood: A mixed method pilot study exploring bereavement while parenting." Bereavement Care, 33(1) 19-27. Http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02682621.2014.902614
  • Blume-Marcovici, A., Stolberg, R., & Khademi, M. (2013). "Do therapists cry in therapy? The role of experience and other factors in therapists' tears." Psychotherapy. DOI: 10.1037/a0031384
  • Cate, R., Khademi, M., Judd, P. & Miller, H. (2013). "Deficits in mentalization as a risk factor for the future development of eating disorders: A pilot study." Advances in Eating Disorders: Theory, Research and Practice. DOI:10.1080/21662630.2013.794497
  • Gnazzo, A., Guerriero, V., Khademi, M., Manoogian, J., Kalayjian, A., Zavattino, G. C. & de Campora, G. (2016). The intergenerational impact of trauma: Individual, family and community implications. In J. Williams (Ed.) Psychopathology: Symptoms, challenges and current concepts. Rome, Italy: Nova Publishers.

Emil Rodolfa

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Biography

Emil Rodolfa, Ph.D. has been actively involved in numerous aspects of psychology education and training throughout his career.  Prior to becoming a faculty member at Alliant International University in 2013, he worked as the Director of Training and Director of the University of California Davis Counseling and Psychological Services.  As a faculty member, he loves contributing to the personal and professional development of his students as they work to fulfill their professional dreams.

In addition to teaching, Dr. Rodolfa facilitates a Research Lab exploring psychology education and training issues. Topics that students in the lab have investigated  include: 1) factors influencing publication of a student's dissertation, 2) telesupervision, 3) the impostor syndrome, 4) training in suicide assessment and intervention, 5) training directors’ views of intern competency, 6) psychologist experiences with colleagues displaying competence problems, 7) the impact of COVID-19 on psychology education and training and 8) the challenges doctoral students encounter with social media sites.  All of these projects have been presented at conferences and some papers have been published.

Dr. Rodolfa is professionally active. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). He is the founding editor of the APPIC-APA journal, Training and Education in Professional Psychology and a Past-President of the State of California Board of Psychology. Dr. Rodolfa has served as a President of ASPPB, Chair of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), Chair of the Council of Chairs of Training Councils (CCTC), President of the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies (ACCTA), a member of the governing board of the Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD), Chair of the ASPPB Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Step 2 (EPPP Part 2) Implementation Task Force and a member of the APA Commission on Accreditation (CoA).  Currently he is a member of the ASPPB EPPP Part 2 Examination Committee.  

Dr. Rodolfa has co-authored and edited 3 books, written a number of book chapters and numerous articles on education, training, and competency. He has received many professional acknowledgments for his professional contributions including the 2019 APA Award for Distinguished Career Contributions to Psychology Education and Training.

When not working, Dr. Rodolfa enjoys spending time with his family, playing horseshoes, and BBQing (some might call it grilling) at his cabin in the mountains.

Professional Interests
  • Psychology Education and Training
  • Professional Development
  • Professional Competency and Competency Assessment
  • Ethics and Legal Issues in Practice
  • Supervision
Education and Certifications
  • Ph.D. Major: Counseling Psychology. Minor: Clinical Psychology Texas A&M University, APA accredited. Internship: University of Iowa Counseling Services. APA accredited.
  • M.S. Major: Educational Psychology-emphasis in behavioral research and design. California State University-Hayward.
  • M.S. Major: Counseling-emphasis in clinical counseling. California State University-Hayward.
  • B.A. Major: Psychology. Minor: Sociology. San Jose State University.

     

Honors

  • American Psychological Association, Award for Distinguished Career Contributions to Psychology Education and Training
  • American Psychological Association, Presidential Citation, “for ensuring that training in psychology meets the highest standards for the profession.”
  • Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers, Connie Hercey Award, for distinguished service to APPIC
  • Association of Directors of Psychology Training Clinics, Friend of ADPTC Award, for significant contributions to ADPTC
  • American Psychological Association Board of Educational Affairs, Educational Advocacy Award, for contributions to the Garrett Lee Smith (Campus Care Act) Federal Legislation.
  • American Psychological Association, Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training
  • American Psychological Association Division of Counseling Psychology, John D. Black Award, for Outstanding Achievement in the Practice of Counseling Psychology
  • Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies, Helen Roehlke Service Award for distinguished contributions and service to ACCTA
  • Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, Norma Simon Award, for significant contributions to ASPPB and the process of licensing psychologists nationally
  • Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors, Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Counsel of Chairs of Training Councils, Paul Nelson Award, for outstanding leadership in professional psychology education and training
  • Organization of Counseling Center Directors in Higher Education, Excellence in Leadership Award, for longstanding commitment to OCCDHE
  • University of California, Davis, Principles of Community Diversity Award, for significant contributions to the diverse campus community
Courses
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Treatment of Sexual Disorders
  • Human Sexuality
  • Group process and procedures
  • Preparing for Practicum
  • Short-Term Psychotherapy
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Communication and Counseling Skills for Medical Students
  • Peer Counseling for Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Legal and Ethical Issues
  • Supervision
  • Four Dissertation Course sequence
  • Practicum group supervision
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Intro to Psychotherapy
  • Psychopathology
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Estrada, S. & Rodolfa, E. (2017) "Multicultural Competence & DSM-5/ICD-10-CM." In Manese, J & Burnes, T. (editors), Casebook in Multicultural Supervision. Cogella Press
  • Macafee, L., Rasmussen, C., Rodolfa, E., (2021). "Competencies in Health Service Psychology." In Schwartz-Mette, R., Hunter, E., Kaslow, N. Supporting Trainees with Competence Problems: A Practical Guide for Psychology Trainers. American Psychological Association. Book in progress.
  • Prince, K. & Rodolfa, E. (2017). "Social multiple relationships between supervisor and supervisee." In Manese, J & Burnes, T. (editors), Casebook in Multicultural Supervision. Cogella Press.
  • Rodolfa, E., Cox, D., & Schaffer, J. B. (In press). "Credentialing: Licensure and Board Certification." In Kaslow, N. & Ponce, A., Comprehensive Clinical Psychology, 2nd Edition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
  • Rodolfa, E. & Schaffer, J. (2017). Introduction to A casebook and workbook to help students assess and diagnose using the ICD-10-CM. American Psychological Association.
  • Rodolfa, E. & Schaffer, J. (2019). "Challenges to psychology education and training in the culture of competence." American Psychologist, 74(9), 1118-1128. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000513.
  • Rodolfa, E. & Schaffer., J. (2021). Can Ericksonian Therapy Become mainstream? Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 28, in press.
  • Rodolfa, E., & Webb, C. (2017). Part 2 of the Enhanced Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. California Board of Psychology Journal, Spring 2017, 2-4, 10.
  • Rodolfa, E., & Webb, C. (2017). Part 2 of the Enhanced Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. The CAP Monitor, Fall 2017, 10-14.
  • Schaffer, J., & Rodolfa, E. (2020) "Reflecting on Reflective Practice." Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. Online version August 3, 2020, doi: 10.1111/cpsp.12361
  • Schaffer, J. & Rodolfa, E. (editors) (2017). A casebook and workbook to help students assess and diagnose using the ICD-10-CM. American Psychological Association: Washington DC.
  • Schaffer, J. & Rodolfa, E. (2017). Kompas ICD-10-CM: Een gids voor diagnostiek en classificatie van psychische en gedragsstoornissen. BV Uitgeverij SWP: Amsterdam
  • Schaffer, J. & Rodolfa, E. (editors) (2019). ICD-10-CM Studii de caz pentru viitorii psihologi clinicieni. .Trei: Bucuresti, Romania
  • Tigranyan, S., Byington, D., Liupakorn, D., Hicks, L., Lombardi, S., Mathis, M., & Rodolfa, E. (2019) "Factors related to the Impostor Phenomenon in Psychology Doctoral Students." Training and Education in Professional Psychology. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tep0000321

     

Papers in Progress

  • Xiong, S., Ribeiro, D. Law, E., Brunt, D., Rodolfa, E. (2021). "Perceived Competency of licensed psychologists. Research in Progress with third year clinical psychology students." To be submitted to the American Psychologist.
  • Brunt, D., Law, E., Xiong, S., Riberio, D., Rodolfa, E., (2021). "Training Directors Perceptions of Intern Competency. Research in Progress with third year clinical psychology students." To be submitted to the Training and Education in Professional Psychology.
  • Pluckhan, L., Greeley, H., Raines, B., Rodolfa, E., (2021). "The Impact of Covid-19 on Doctoral Psychology Education. Research in Progress with second year clinical psychology students." To be submitted to Journal of Counselor Supervision.

Presentations

2018

  • April, Invited Presentation, The Enhanced Examination for Professional Practice in
  • Psychology: EPPP Parts 1 and 2. Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers, Membership Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
  • August, Invited Presentation, The EPPP Part 2: Can we assess skills for licensure? American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC.
  • September, Invited Presentation, Practicing Legally and Ethically. University of California Davis, Counseling Services. Davis, CA.
  • October, Invited Presentation, Competency Models. Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • October, Invited Presentation, How does Competency Fit into Licensure. Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • October, Invited Presentation, The EPPP: Regulation Changes for a Skills Examination. Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah.

2019

  • February, Presenter, APA Commission on Accreditation Site Visit Workshop. New Orleans, LA
  • March, Poster Presentation, Perceived Competency of Licensed Psychologists and Psychology Interns (with Students). Sacramento Valley Psychological Association. Sacramento, CA.
  • March, Poster Presentation, The Importance of Suicide Risk Assessment (with Students). Sacramento Valley Psychological Association. Sacramento, CA.
  • March, Poster Presentation, Factors Influencing the Impostor Phenomenon (with Students). Sacramento Valley Psychological Association. Sacramento, CA.
  • July, Invited Presentation, Developing a Practicum Training Program in a University Counseling Center. Counseling Center, California State University, Sacramento. Sacramento, CA.

2020

  • August, Invited Address. Challenges to Psychology Education and Training in the Era of Competency. American Psychological Association. Chicago, IL.
  • August, Poster Presentation, Factors Influencing the Impostor Phenomenon (with Students). American Psychological Association. Online.

2021

  • April, Poster Presentation, The Impact of Covid-19 on Psychology Doctoral Education (with Students). California Psychological Association. Online.
  • April, Poster Presentation, Psychology Internship Training Directors’ Perceptions of the Competency of Doctoral Interns (with Students). California Psychological Association. Online.
  • April, Poster Presentation, Perceptions of and Reactions to Licensed Psychologists with Competency Problems (with Students). California Psychological Association. Online.
  • August. Covid-19 on Psychology Doctoral Education (with Students). American Psychological Association (accepted for Presentation). Online.
  • August, Poster Presentation, Training Directors’ Perceptions of the Competency of Doctoral Interns (with Students). American Psychological Association (accepted for Presentation). Online.
  • August, Poster presentation, Licensed Psychologists Perceptions of and Reactions to Colleagues’ Competency Problems (with Students). American Psychological Association (accepted for Presentation). Online.

Julii Green

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Biography

Dr. Julii Green, is an Eastern Band Cherokee & African American Associate Professor and clinician. She has taught for nine years in the Clinical PsyD Dept. at the California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University (San Diego). She teaches Foundations in Multicultural Psychology, Family Therapy with Ethnic Families, and Qualitative Research Methods. She obtained her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of North Dakota and completed postdoctoral studies at UC Berkeley (School of Public Health) and UCSF. Dr. Green has leadership experience within APA Div. 35 (Society of the Psychology of Women), sec. 6 (Alaska Native/American Indian women), is the current member-at-large (Native American slate) within Div.45 and has worked in community mental health for over 15years. She conducts research and advocates in the following areas:  IPV, Native American women and social determinants of health; Indigenous feminist focused-mentorship, as well as strategies to recruit/retain/and assist with the matriculation of ethnically diverse graduate psychology students.

Professional Interests
  • Social Justice and Radical Healing Approaches
  • Indigenous Feminist and Multicultural Psychology
  • Intersectionality and Decolonizing Praxis
Education and Certifications
  • MA, PhD
  • IMPACT
  • Div 45 ECP Service Award

     

Professional Activities

  • APA Div 45, Member-At-Large (Native Slate) & CEMA Liaison
  • APA Div 35, AWP/SPW Student Research Paper Award (co-chair) 
  • Co-chair DEI committee (CSPP-Clinical Psychology Dept, San Diego)

     

Professional and Honorary Memberships

  • APA Div. 35, APA 45, & Div. 2
  • ABPsi (San Diego Chapter)
  • SIP

     

Community Service

  • AIRO-Mentor
  • Reservation-to-Graduation (R2G) co-Founder 
Courses
  • Foundations in Multicultural Psychology
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Family Therapy with Ethnic Families
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Ross, R., Green, J., & Fuentes, M. (2022). Utilizing a strength-based approach to child maltreatment: Focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native children. Rutgers University Press. 
  • Straits, K., Green, J., Issacs, D., Tehee, M., & Smith, M. (2022). Leading through resilience: Climate change and Indigenous movements. H. Weaver (ed). Handbook of Indigenous Resilience, Routledge. 
  • Estrellado, J., Green, J., Shuman, T., & Staples, J. (2021) Cross-Racial and Intersectional Allyship. Efforts among Psychology Doctoral Programs. Research in Human Development. 

Joan Murray

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Biography

Joan Murray received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971 and her Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1979. She is an Associate Professor in the Clinical Psy.D. Program at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), where she has taught since 1984.

Professional Interests
  • Women's issues
  • Environmental issues
Education and Certifications
  • PhD, University of California, Los Angeles

     

Honors

  • Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award, CSPP, LA
Courses
  • Multivariate Statistics
  • Advanced Tests and Measurements
  • Research and Test Design
  • PsyD Statistics
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Murray, J., Harvey, S.M., & Beckman, L. (1989). "The importance of contraceptive attributes among college students." Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 19, 1327-1350.
  • Murray, J., & Abramson, P. (Eds.). (1983). Bias in psychotherapy. New York: Praeger.
  • Murray, J., & Feshbach, S. (1978). "Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water: The catharsis hypothesis revisited." Journal of Personality, 46, 462-471.

Ronald Stolberg

Ronald Stolberg
Biography

Dr. Stolberg is a native Californian and was born right here in San Diego. He is a licensed clinical psychologist with a clinical specialty of working with teenagers and their families. He is a strong proponent of family therapy and sees progress only when the entire system changes not just one family member. In addition, Dr. Stolberg has specialized in other high-risk groups including suicide, self-harm, and substance use disorders.

Dr. Stolberg published Teaching Kids to Think (Sourcebooks) with his wife, also a psychologist. Teaching Kids to Think has won several awards and been named to numerous top parenting book lists. It has also been adapted and translated into 13 languages and can be found in Russia, Italy, China, Korea, and Romania just to name a few.

Dr. Stolberg regularly teaches psychological assessment courses and is a Fellow of the Society for Personality Assessment. He has published and presented numerous papers on psychological assessment and is particularly interested in how culture, acculturation, and language preference manifest on psychological assessment instruments.

Finally, because of his expertise in high-risk behavior, substance use and psychological assessment Dr. Stolberg routinely finds himself working with sports leagues, television shows, and high-profile entertainers and athletes. He was the psychologist for the hit reality television show Survivor and traveled on location with the show to ensure the mental health of the contestants and has had numerous appearances on news programs as an expert on sport psychology, peak performance, and mental toughness.

Professional Interests
  • Family Therapy
  • Sport and Performance Psychology
  • Ethics
  • Substance Use
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Social Media
  • Reality Television Screening
  • Diversity and Assessment
Education and Certifications

PhD, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology

Courses
  • Introduction to Personality Assessment.
  • Clinical Consultation Group (Third Year).
  • Dissertation and Proposal Development.
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Psychology Today monthly column 'Parent Tips 2.0'
  • Eye on Psi Chi quarterly column 'Student Health'
  • Fellow, Society for Personality Assessment
  • APA Continuing Education book review panel member
  • APA Public Speakers Bureau member

Debra Kawahara

Debra Kawahara
Biography

Debra M. Kawahara, Ph.D., is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University. Dr. Kawahara is a multicultural feminist scholar whose work centers on intersectionality and social justice, women’s issues, leadership, and the integration of early Buddhism into psychotherapy. She is widely published and has presented extensively. In 2018, she became the Editor-in-Chief for the journal Women & Therapy. She is also a licensed psychologist and has a private practice where she counsels individuals, couples, and families as well as consults with organizations.   

Her current leadership roles include being the 2024 president-elect of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a member of the APA Strategic Planning Advisory Group. She has previously served as a member-at-large on the APA Board of Directors, a representative on the APA Council of Representatives, an APA Finance Committee member, an Advisory Committee member for the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology, Divisions of Social Justice representative, and a National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology delegate.

Several awards have been bestowed to her: APA Presidential Citation; Shining Star Award at the National Multicultural Conference & Summit; APA’s Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity’s Distinguished Career Contributions for Service Award; and APA’s Society for the Psychology of Women, Section on Asian Pacific Islander Women’s Pioneer Award. 

Professional Interests
  • Multicultural and community psychology
  • Feminism and women's issues
  • Asian American mental health
  • Integration of early Buddhism into psychotherapy
  • Family therapy and its processes
  • Qualitative research methodology
Education and Certifications
  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Multicultural/Community Emphasis, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Kawahara, D. M. (2023). Feminist Leadership. Invited APA presentation, Bermuda College. Bermuda.            
  • Yon, N., & Kawahara, D. M. (2022). "Underrepresented and underleveraged: Developing the leadership potential of women of Asian descent." Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 74(2), 162–177. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpb0000210
  • Kawahara, D. M. (2022). Moving clinical psychology forward in a culturally responsive manner. Invited moderator/discussant for the Society of Clinical Psychology Multicultural Summit. Virtual.
  • Kawahara, D. M. (2022). A call to action: Future directions for clinical psychology. Invited keynote for the Society of Clinical Psychology at the American Psychological Association annual convention. Minneapolis, MN.
  • Tien, L., & Kawahara, D. M. (2021). "Application from Buddhist Psychotherapy to life in a pandemic." Japan U.S. Psychological Institute newsletter. https://www.jupinpo.org/letter/?letter_id=2
  • Cunningham, P. B., Foster, S. L., Kawahara, D. M., Robbins, M. S., & Bryan, S. (2020). "Strategies therapists use to manage midtreatment problems they encounter implementing evidence-based interventions in community settings." Family Process.
  • Kawahara, D. M. (2019). "Diversity issues in supervision: Burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and historical trauma." In T. R. Burnes & J. E. Manese (Eds.), Cases in multicultural clinical supervision: Models, lenses, and applications (pp. 65-77). San Diego, CA: Cognella.
  • Pitts, C., & Kawahara, D. M. (Eds.) (2018). Radical visionaries: Feminist therapist pioneers. New York: Taylor & Francis.

Randall Wyatt

Randall Wyatt
Biography

Randall C. Wyatt, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, Professor, and Director of Professional Training in the clinical psychology doctoral program at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco at Alliant International University. He is core faculty in the PsyD program and Director of Professional Training of the PsyD and PhD program. Dr. Wyatt teaches graduate courses in ethics, law and psychology, practice management for psychotherapists, dissertation research, and spirituality and psychotherapy. He has been on core faculty at CSPP, SF since 2007.

Dr. Wyatt maintains a clinical practice in Oakland, California focused on trauma, sports psychology, couples therapy, law enforcement assessment and has directed counseling centers focused on integration of spirituality and psychotherapy. He is an active member of the Huston Smith Center for Psychological and Spiritual Development and serves on the executive committee. Dr. Wyatt can be contacted at rwyatt@alliant.edu. Dr. Wyatt graduated from CSPP San Francisco with a PhD in Clinical Psychology after he earned his master's degree in psychology from Sacramento State University.

Professional Interests
  • Creative arts and psychology
  • Technology and psychology
  • Psychotherapy and trauma
  • The therapeutic relationship
  • Spirituality and psychotherapy
  • Sports psychology
  • Cultural anthro-psychological approaches to diversity.
Education and Certifications
  • PhD, Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Berkeley/Alameda
Courses
  • Practice Management for Psychotherapists
  • Proposal Design for Disssertation
  • Integration of Spirituality and Psychotherapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Clinical and Ethical Issues
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2017, February 20). "A mindfulness and acceptance approach to insomnia, sleep and waking life." [Review of the book Mindfulness-based therapy for insomnia by Jason Ong, 2017], PsycCRITIQUES, 62, 8, Article 2.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2014, January 6). "Self-help, stages of change, and Obama's habit: Can science and Norcross deliver?" [Review of the book Changeology: 5 easy steps to realizing your goals and resolution by John C. Norcross 2012], PsycCRITIQUES, 59, 1, Article 2.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2012, September). "Practical and Creative Ways to Increase Revenue in Your Practice." (Review of the Book Billing and Collecting for Your Mental Health Practice: Effective Strategies and Ethical Practice by J. E. Barnett & S. Walfish.) PsycCRITIQUES 57 (38).
  • Wyatt, .R. C. & Sutton, W. K. (2010, July). "Why aren't more therapists doing family therapy? And what to do about it!" Association of Family Therapists of Northern California Newsletter (8-12). Retrieved August 23, 2010 from http://aftnc.com/posts/view/17.
  • Wyatt, R. C. & Yalom, V. (2008, February). An Interview with Owen Renik: Practical psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. http://www.psychotherapy.net/interview/owen-renik. San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
  • Wyatt, R. C. & Yalom, V. (2007, April). An Interview with Stephanie Brown: Psychotherapy with addictions. http://www.psychotherapy.net/interview/stephanie-brown. San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
  • Wyatt, R.C. (2006). An Interview with Susan Heitler: Conflict-focused couples therapy. Psychotherapy.net. SF, CA.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2006). An Interview with Kenneth Hardy: Diversity, Social Justice and Psychotherapy. Psychotherapy.net, SF, CA.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (January, 2006). An Interview with Monica McGoldrick: Family therapy and diversity. Psychotherapy.net. SF, CA.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (Winter, 2004). Interview with Thomas Szasz: Liberty and the Practice of Psychotherapy. Journal of Humanistic Psychology.
  • Wyatt, .R. C. (May/June 2001). 1,000 Weddings and an Autopsy: An Interview with John Gottman. New Therapist, (20-26).
  • Wyatt, R. C. (Winter, 2000). Interview with John Gottman: Couples therapy and marriage. Psychotherapy.net, SF, CA.
  • Wyatt, R. C. & Livson, N. (June, 1994). The not so great divide? Psychologists and psychiatrists take stands on the medical and psychosocial models of mental illness. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2009-2011). Addictions self assessment tests for alcohol, drug, sex, shopping, gambling, tobacco, and food addictions. Addicted.com Self Tests: Clovis, CA.
  • Wyatt, R. C., Sacks, D., Cornish, J., & O'Banion, M. (3rd edition) (2015, June 23). Manual for directors of clinical training for the NCSPP association. Published on www.ncspp.info, The National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2012). William Miller on motivational interviewing (with Randall C. Wyatt) (Video). San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2011). The therapeutic relationship, individualized treatment and other keys to successful psychotherapy by John Norcross (Video). San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2009). What works in psychotherapy: Scott Miller with Randall C. Wyatt (Video). San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2008). Harville Hendrix and the healing relationship with Randall C. Wyatt (Video). San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
  • Wyatt, R. C. (2008). Positive psychology and psychotherapy: Martin Seligman with Randall C. Wyatt (Video). San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
  • Wyatt, R. C. & Yalom, V. (2005). Irvin Yalom: Live case consultation (Video). San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
  • Carr, D, Wyatt, R. C. & Yalom, V. (2003). Couples therapy: An introduction. (Video). Co-Producer and Interviewer. San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.
  • Wyatt, R. C. & Yalom, V. (2002). The gift of therapy: An interview with Irvin Yalom, M.D. (Video). San Francisco, CA: Psychotherapy.net.

John Caffaro

john caffaro
Biography

Dr. John Caffaro joined the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University in 1992. He currently serves as Distinguished Professor in the Psy.D. program at CSPP - Los Angeles. He also holds an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, Child Psychiatry Residency Training Program and is in private practice in Del Mar, California.

Dr. Caffaro is an internationally recognized expert on sibling violence and sexual abuse having published two seminal books in this area and has trained mental health professionals across the United States, Europe and Asia for more than 25 years. He currently serves as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, is on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse and Journal of Family Violence, and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on treating adult survivors of sibling violence and sexual abuse, systemic approaches to treating survivors of interpersonal trauma, and group psychotherapy. He has appeared on CNN, and been interviewed numerous times by the NY Times, Washington Post, BuzzFeed, Boston Globe, LA Times, VICE News, and London Times. He is an elected Fellow in APA Divisions 43, 56, and 37 and was recently honored with the Distinguished Contribution to Family Psychology award granted by the American Psychological Association, Division (43) Society for Family Psychology.

He draws on more than 25 years of private practice experience working with trauma treatment and currently divides his time between private practice, teaching, writing, and professional training.

Professional Interests
  • Interpersonal trauma
  • Sibling relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Adult survivors of childhood trauma
  • Group psychotherapy training and supervision.
Education and Certifications
  • PhD Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA

     

Honors

  • 2014 Distinguished Contribution to Family Psychology. American Psychological Association, APA Division (43) Society for Family Psychology, Washington, DC.
  • 2004 Award for Teaching Excellence. Child Psychiatry Residency Training Program. University of California at San Diego [UCSD] Department of Psychiatry. La Jolla, CA.
  • 2001 National Group Instructor Designate (AGPA) American Group Psychotherapy Association, NY.
  • 1995 Outstanding Core Faculty Award. California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA.
Courses
  • Group Psychotherapy Training and Supervision
  • Evidence Based Practice of Psychotherapy
  • Family Systems Intervention
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Caffaro, J.V. (2020). Sexual Abuse of Siblings. Handbook of Domestic Violence. Shackelford, T. K. (Ed.) UK: SAGE.
  • Caffaro J. (2020) "Sibling Abuse of Other Children." In: Geffner R., Vieth V., Vaughan- Eden V., Rosenbaum A., Hamberger L., White J. (Eds.) Handbook of Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan. NY: Springer.
  • Chang-Caffaro, S. & Caffaro, J.V. (2018). "Differences that make a difference: Diversity and the process group leader." International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, NY: Routledge. DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2018.1469958
  • Shay, J. & Caffaro, J.V. (2017). "AGPA at 75: Past, Present, and Future." International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 67, (1). NY: Routledge.
  • Shay, J. & Caffaro, J.V. (2017). "AGPA at 75: Past, present, and future." International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 67, (1). NY: Routledge. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207284.2016.1246947
  • Caffaro, J.V. (Winter, 2017). "Adult Survivors of Sibling Abuse: When the Bully is your Brother or Sister." PARIDIGM Magazine 21(1), 4-7 2016 Targeted Publications Group, Inc. All rights reserved. http://addictionrecov.org/paradigm
  • Caffaro, J.V. (2016). "Treating Adult Survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Relational Strengths-Based Approach." Journal of Family Violence, New York: Springer. DOI 10.1007/s10896-016-9877-0
  • Regas, S., & Caffaro, J. (2015). "Utilizing couple group therapy to resolve the conundrum of relationship." Family Psychologist, 31, 9-10.
  • Caffaro, J.V. (2015). "Interpersonal Integrative Group Therapy." In Encyclopaedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy. Neukrug, E. (Ed.). SAGE.
  • Caffaro, J.V. (2014). Sibling abuse trauma. 2nd Edition. New York: Routledge.
  • Caffaro, J. (2014). "I'll take the high road." In Complex Dilemmas in Group Therapy: Pathways to Resolution, 2nd Edition. Shay, J. & Motherwell, L. (Eds.), NY: Routledge.
  • Regas, S., Doonan, R., Caffaro, J., & Bakaly, J. (2011). "Family systems practice in residential healthcare: A case for using a sibling-informed group intervention." GROUP, 35:4, 305-318, NY: Mental Health Resources.
  • Caffaro, J. (2011). "Fundamentalism and the search for divinity: The varied role of religion in interfaith couples." Journal of Family Psychotherapy. 22:4, 328-343, NY: Taylor & Francis.
  • Caffaro, J. (2010). "Sibling violence and systems-oriented therapy In Caspi, J. (Ed.)." Sibling Development: Implications for Mental Health Practitioners. NY: Springer
  • Caffaro, J. (2008). "Sibling aggression and maltreatment." European Trauma Bulletin, European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. 14, (1), 12 - 18. (R)
  • Caffaro, J. (Nov, 2008). "Sibling trauma." The Los Angeles Psychologist. Publication of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association.
  • Caffaro, J. (2008). "Sibling violence." Clinical Update.Family Therapy Magazine, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Washington, D.C.
  • Caffaro, J. (June, 2008). "Sibling incest." Research & Advocacy Digest, Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, [WCSAP] 10, (2), 4-12.
  • Caffaro, J. (2007). "Sibling Violence and Aggression: Assessment & Clinical Intervention with Children, Families and Adults." In Proceedings of the 5th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry, Callaghan, P., Nijman, H., Palmstierna, T., and Oud, N. (Eds.) Netherlands: KAVANAH Publications
  • Caffaro, J.V. & Conn-Caffaro, A. (2005). "Treating sibling abuse families." Aggression and Violent Behavior: A Review Journal, 10 (5), 604-623. UK: Elsevier Press.
  • Schene. P., Caffaro, J., & Fluke, J. (December, 2004). "The importance of assessment in child welfare." Policy & Practice, Vol. 62, (4), American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), Washington, D.C. http://www.aphsa.org/home/news.asp
  • Caffaro, J.V. & Conn-Caffaro, A. (2003). "Sibling dynamics and group psychotherapy." The International Journal of Group Psychotherapy. 53, (2) NY: Guilford Press
  • Caffaro, J.V. & Conn-Caffaro, A. (1998). "Sibling abuse trauma." Assessment & Intervention with Children, Families, and Adults. NY: Routledge.

Elaine Burke

Dr. Elaine Burke
Biography

Dr. Elaine A. Burke is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Clinical Psy.D. Program at the Los Angeles campus of Alliant International University. She graduated with a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver, School of Professor Psychology (specialization in health psychology). Her internship was at the Mid-Missouri Consortium with a focus on health/medical psychology and neuropsychology. She then did a fellowship in neuropsychology at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center (Long Beach, CA) with an emphasis on pediatric neuropsychology. Following her training, she worked as a staff psychologist at Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents (New Kent, Virginia), was the Director of Psychology and Neuropsychology at Meadowbrook Hospital and had a private practice in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1994, she began working at the California School of Professional Psychology (now part of Alliant International University) in the Multicultural and Community Emphasis area.

Professional Interests
  • Gender roles and culture
  • Health and culture 
  • Assessment and culture
  • International research and clinical applications
  • Immigrants and trauma
  • Diversity training
  • Clinical work with children, particularly from underserved populations
  • Neuropsychology (child, adult, geriatric)
Education and Certifications
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • California Board of Psychology PSY16722  
     

Professional Activities

  • APA Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology) Board     
  • APA Section IV (Women) in Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology) 
  • Division 52 (International Psychology) International Committee for Women   
     

Professional and Honorary Memberships

  • American Psychology Association (APA)
  • APA Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology) 
  • APA Division 52 (International Psychology)
  • APA Division 40 (Clinical Neuropsychology)
Courses
  • Seminar in Community Clinical Issues
  • Immigration and Trauma
  • Ethnicity and Mental Health
  • Intercultural Processes and Human Diversity
  • Multicultural Neuropsychology 
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Burke, E. (2019). "The future of psychotherapy: Should cognitive-behavioral therapy be utilized instead of psychodynamic therapy?" Psychology and Psychotherapy: Research Study, 2(5), http://dx.doi.org/10.31031/PPRS.2019.02.000549
  • Burke, E. (2014). "The development of competence in the supervision of international feminist research." Clinical Psychology of Women, 1(6), 8-13.
  • Burke, E. A. (2009). Incorporating internationalism into diversity training. In J.L. Chin (Ed.), Diversity in Mind and Action. Praeger Press.  
  • Burke, E.A. & Lopez, P.D. (2009).  Disabilities and employment in the United States, Kenya and  the Philippines: A race and class perspective. In C.A. Kendell, E. Gover, & M. Banks (Eds.).  Disabilities: Insights from Across Fields and Around the World. Praeger Press.
  • Burke, E. A. (2020, August).  The psychologist as a political being: Identity, reactions to clients and self-care.  In E. Burke and S. Morris (Co-chairs), The Impact of the Current Legal and Political Climate on Clinical Work with Women. Symposium at the American Psychological Association Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Onyekwelu, U. & Burke, E. (2020, August).  African immigrants “imported trauma”: Healing through community connections and spirituality.  Poster session conducted at the American Psychological Association Conference, Washington, D.C.   
  • Burke, E. & Morrison, J. (2019, August).  Diversity training course on gender-based experience:  Challenging oppressive beliefs.  In E. Burke (Chair), Engaging Men in Internalizing Oppressive Beliefs.  Symposium conducted at the American Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.   

John Bakaly

john bakaly
Biography

Dr. John Bakaly has been a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles Campus since 1992.  He is a faculty member in the Family/Child and Couple Clinical Psychology Emphasis Area.  He teaches courses in the area of clinical interviewing,  systems interventions with family/child/adolescents, family psychology, family violence and divorce and remarriage.  

He cofounded and is on the Training Faculty of the Family Support Services of the Los Angeles, Pasadena, Inland Empire and Stanford Ronald McDonald Houses.  As a primary supervisor, he trains and supervises psychology practicum students, interns, postdocs and MFT students in their work with seriously ill children and their families.

He has been the consulting psychologist at Polytechnic School for over thirty years, an Independent College Preparatory School in Pasadena, CA where he works with students, families and faculty. He currently is a consultant for the school. He has worked extensively with many schools and teachers in the San Gabriel Valley.

He has been in private practice in the West San Gabriel Valley for 30 years specializing with children adolescent, families, parenting, psychological assessment and adult interventions.  

He is a member and Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Society of Family Psychology Division 43.

He holds licenses as both a Psychologist and a Marriage Family Therapist in the State of California.

Professional Interests

Systemic interventions with children, adolescents, and families, parenting, psychological assessment, divorce and remarriage, children with serious illness and their families, LGBTQ children, adolescents, emerging adults and their families and adult interventions.

Education and Certifications
  • Doctorate Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California in 1987.
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Regas, S., Hernandez, M., Bakaly, J. & Doonan, R. (in press.). Family Support Services at Ronald McDonald House Promotes Healing of Seriously Ill Children. In C. Clauss-Ehlers (Ed.), The Cambridge Handbook of Community Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Contextual Perspectives. Cambridge University Press.
  • Regas, S.J, Kostick, K, Bakaly, J.W & Doonan, R. (2017). "Including the self-of-the therapist in clinical training. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice." 6(1), 18-31.
  • Regas, S., Doonan, R., Caffaro, J. & Bakaly, J. (2012). "Family systems practice: A case for sibling-informed group intervention." GROUP: The Journal of the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society, 35(4), 305-318.
  • Bakaly, J. (2020). Clinical Aspects of a New Agenda for the Psychology of LGBTQ Youth and Emerging Adults. Presentation at the 2020 Annual Conference of APA, Washington, DC.
  • Leader and organizer of an APA-Pre Convention Workshop, A New Agenda for the Psychology of LGBTQ Youth and Emerging Adults, August 7th, 2019 at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago before the APA 2019 Annual Convention.

Gerald Michaels

Dr. Gerald Michaels
Biography

Gerald Michaels, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) of Alliant International University, San Francisco Campus, where he has taught since 1988. He earned his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology and developmental psychology from the University of Michigan. His scholarly interests and publications are in the areas of parent-child interaction and children's psychosocial development, family relationships, divorce and child custody, adolescent involvement in the juvenile justice system, and child and adolescent assessment. He is co-director of the CSPP Assessment Clinic located at Alliant's San Francisco Campus. He teaches courses in child and adult psychological assessment, divorce and child custody, and school-based mental health.

Professional Interests
  • Developmental psychopathology, transition to parenthood
  • Parents' and children's social perceptions in the family
  • Parent skills training
  • Children of divorce
  • School- based mental health
Education and Certifications
  • PhD, University of Michigan
Courses
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Research Proposal Design
  • School-Based Mental Health
  • Child Assessment

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