Education / Professional Certifications
- Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley. (original DSW degree changed to PhD) Dissertation topic: “Therefore Choose Life: A Study of Female Suicide Attempters” (1983)
- M.S.W. University of California, Berkeley (Speciality: MSW/DSW program)(1977)
- BA Degree in Psychology: University of California, Berkeley, with High Honors. Phi Beta Kappa. (1975)
- Certificate in Nonprofit Management : San Francisco State University (1992)
- California Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1983
- California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 1981-1997
- Board-Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (National Association of Social Workers, Inc.)
- The Mediation Center, Stockton, CA (certificate in conflict mediation)
- Gottman Method, Levels 1 & 2
DIRECT PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
- Psychotherapist, Private Practice, Oakland, Cloverdale, Rohnert Park and Online (1981-1996; 2013-present)
- Counselor, Conard House, San Francisco (1980-1981)
- Psychiatric Social Worker (Volunteer), New Leaf, San Francisco (1979-1980)
- Psychiatric Social Worker (Internship), Tenderloin Clinic, San Francisco (1976-1977)
- Gay Counseling Program (Internship), University of California, Berkeley (1975-1977)
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
- Interim Executive Director/Executive Director, Mendocino County Youth Project, Ukiah, CA (2014; 1996-2012)
- Consultant/Trainer (1983-present)
- Deputy Regional/Program Director, FamiliesFirst (now EMQ), Hercules, CA (1994-1996)
- Interim Executive Director/Clinical Director, Family Path, Oakland, CA (1988-1994)
- Clinical Coordinator, Achieve Kids, San Jose, CA (1985-1988)
- Oral Commissioner for MFT and LCSW licenses, Board of Behavioral Sciences, Sacramento, CA (1981-1988)
- Social Work Supervisor/Consultant, Rubicon Centers, Fremont, CA (1984-1985)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Adjunct Core Faculty 2, National University, San Diego, CA, Department of Psychology (2014-2020)
- Adjunct Professor, Western New Mexico State University, Silver City, NM, School of Social Work, 2015-2016
- Adjunct Faculty, Humboldt State University, School of Social Work (2013)
- Adjunct Faculty, Mendocino Community College, Department of Psychology (2011-2013)
- Lecturer, University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare (1985)
- Lecturer, California State University, East Bay, Department of Sociology (1985)
- Lecturer, San Francisco State University, Women’s Studies, San Francisco, CA (1983-1984)
- Teaching Assistant, University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare (1977-1978)
AFFILIATIONS
Present
- National Association of Social Workers
- Redwood Empire Chapter, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Redwood Psychological Association
- Gaylesta
- Bay Area Open Minds
Past
- Member, Board of Directors, Deep Valley Chamber Music Society, Ukiah, CA
- Member, United Way of Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake (now United Way of the Wine Country), Mendocino County Community Council
- Member, Vice-President, Board of Directors, Ukiah Community Center
- Member, Board of Directors, California Coalition for Youth
- President and Vice-President, Alameda County Child Abuse Council
- Member, Southern Alameda County Child Abuse Consortium
- Committee on Inquiry (investigating ethics complaints) Chair (California Chapter), National Association of Social Workers
- Member, California Society of Clinical Social Workers
- Member of numerous Mendocino County governmental boards, task forces, working groups pertaining to children, youth, young adults, and their families