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Many members of the Santa Clara County Psychological Association are available for speaking engagements, commentary on current events, and workshops. Contact the following members directly if you have a need for a psychologist to speak on these issues.

Disclaimer: This list is provided solely for informational purposes, and is not intended to be used for clinical referrals. No actual confirmation of training or licensure by individuals on this list is conducted by SCCPA. An individual’s inclusion on this list is not a recommendation or endorsement by SCCPA. SCCPA accepts no responsibility for the training, education, or competence of individuals listed and assumes no responsibility or liability for any damages arising directly or indirectly from services provide by any mental health professional on the list. Individuals are solely responsible for interviewing individuals on this list regarding their qualifications.



  Member Name Areas of Interest Contact  



Dena Anthony, Ph.D.
  • Understanding the Psychology of Women in the Workplace and Harnessing It for Optimal Results
dena@batnet.com
895 Sherwood Ave., Suite 100
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-493-2667
http://www.waysofknowing.com





Susan Anvin, Ph.D.
  • Learning disorders: What they are and how to help
  • Understanding and managing ADHD
  • Parenting 101
  • Overcoming teen depression
  • Childhood anxiety: How to beat the worry monster!
  • Children's social skills: Tease-proof your kids
  • Children's social skills: Making and keeping friends
anvin@advancingminds.com
1769 Park Ave Ste 110
San Jose CA 95126
408-294-9905
http://www.advancingminds.com




James Barrick, Ph.D.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – An Anxiety Treatment
  • Valentine’s Day Special – Dealing with Conflict
  • Three Universal Laws of Human Behavior
  • Positive Aspects of Aging – What Nurses Need to Know
  • Positive Aging and Self-Esteem
  • A Program for Stress management
Author of How to Create a Positively Moving Experience
jbarrick1@aol.com
400 Carlton Ave., Suite 7
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-356-6664




Bonnie Bernell, Ed.D.
  • Professional ethics
  • Relationship issues
  • Women's issues
  • Large women
  • Sexuality
  • Family businesses
  • Stress in the workplace and everywhere else!
1625 The Alameda, Suite 512
San Jose, 95126
&
415 Cambridge Avenue, #23
Palo Alto, 94306
650-941-9000
www.BonnieBernell.com
www.BountifulWomen.com




Arthur Bodin, Ph.D., ABPP
  • Relationship conflict
    • At home and work
    • With partner and children
  • Avoiding, managing, benefiting from, and moving beyond conflict—until next time!
  • School bullying
    • Definition and measurement of prevalence
    • Impact of bullying reduction programs
    • Different philosophies of coping with bullying
555 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-328-3000
www.familyandmarriage.com




Deb Burgard, Ph.D.
  • Eating disorders, body image, and weight preoccupation
  • Size acceptance, intuitive eating and Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • Fitness issues for large people
  • Policy issues around children and weight
  • Issues to address for people considering and who have had weight loss surgery
  • Women's sexuality, lesbian and bisexual issues
  • Stereotype management skills for stigmatized groups
  • Using technology to support sustainable health practices
5050 El Camino Real, Suite 202
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-321-2606
www.BodyPositive.com



Ruth Clifford, Ph.D.
  • Couples' Sexual Problems
ruthcliff@aol.com
851 Fremont Avenue, Suite 107 Los Altos, CA 94024
650-949-5199



Bret Johnson, Ph.D.
  • Gay and lesbian issues
  • Divorce
  • Co-parenting and custody issues
  • Psychology of mind/health
  • Improving health functioning
BretKJohn@aol.com
888 Saratoga Ave.#2
San Jose, CA 95060

550 Water St., F-2
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-426-8901



Kathy Kermit, Ph.D.
  • Learning issues
  • Attention problems
  • School problems
  • Childhood and adolescent stress
  • EEG biofeedback for ADHD and other brain-based disorders
  • Neurofeedback
  • Addiction and recovery
900 N. San Antonio Rd,
Suite 216
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-494-1088 www.brainwavedoc.com




Alan Kessler, Ph.D.
  • Anatomy of a good relationship
  • Impact of parental addiction on child development
  • Psychology of sexuality
  • Depression
  • How psychotherapy works
amkessler@comcast.net
20688 Fourth St.
Saratoga, CA 95070
408-868-9405



Barbara Kirsch, Ph.D.
  • Body/Mind Approaches to Therapy
  • Coping with Holidays
  • Dealing with Loss
  • Stress Management
  • Understanding Anxiety
  • Women's Issues
docbkirsch@sbcglobal.net
650-559-9014




Paul J. Marcille, Ph.D.
  • Adolescents and Crises of Adolescence
  • Men's Psychology
  • Transitioning from High School to College
  • Career and Personal Transitions for Men
  • Managing Stress
  • Culture Shock and Culture Adaptation (based on 18 years experience managing an international school in Paris)
pmarcille@pgsp.edu
700 West Parr Avenue
Suite K
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-438-8300



Joyce Nash, Ph.D.
  • Eating disorders
  • Weight control
  • Body image
  • "Imagined ugliness" (Body Dysmorphic Disorder)
drjnash@comcast.net
650-329-1000
www.joycenashphd.com




Brendan Pratt, Ph.D.
  • Psychological and educational evaluations
  • Educational advocacy
  • School meetings (e.g., IEP and 504)
  • School placement assistance
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Attentional Problems (ADD / ADHD)
  • Learning Disabilities (reading, writing and math)
brendan@prattcenter.com
The Pratt Center Four Main Street, Suite 110
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-949-2997
www.prattcenter.com




Gesine Schaffer, Ph.D.
  • Midlife Issues
  • Making New Choices
  • Finding New Directions for:
    • Relationships
    • Health/Fitness
    • Changes in Body
    • Changes in Hormones
    • Sexuality
    • Careers
    • Longevity
    • Managing Stress
gesine@coaching4midlife.com
15750 Winchester Boulevard
Suite 203
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-354-6726
www.coaching4midlife.com



Yvette Tazeau, Ph.D.
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Latino/Hispanic Cultural Issues
  • Cultural Competence
  • Diversity in Organizations
  • Management/Workforce Issues In Health and Human Services
ytazeau@ix.netcom.com
14531 South Bascom Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-977-7177




Francine Toder, Ph.D.
  • Writing/Publishing
  • Writers' block
  • Depression & Anxiety
  • Eating disorders
  • Stress Management
  • Thriving in a Down Economy
  • "Positive Psychology"
francine@docToder.com

667 Lytton Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94301

650-325-4588
www.docToder.com

www.executive-coach.com





Hoai-Thu Truong, Ph.D.
For the general public:
  • Asian American Adolescents: The Challenges of Navigating Two Cultures
  • Bridging the Cross-Cultural Generation Gap: A Workshop on Listening and Communication Between Parents and Teens in Multicultural Families
For mental health professionals:
  • Asian and Asian-American Cultures: Implications for Treatment.
  • Asian and Asian Indian Cultures: Clinical Implications (with Sharon Pereira, MFT)

contact@drhttruong.com
366 S. California Avenue
Suite 6
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-361-0356
www.paloaltocounseling.com




Nancy Wesson, Ph.D.
Workshops offered:
  • Relationship Skills
  • Couples Issues
  • Group Therapy
  • Self-Esteem
  • Codependency
  • Overcoming Social Anxiety
Dr.NWesson@sbcglobal.net

2672 Bayshore Pkwy #618

Mountain View, CA 94043

650-965-7332
www.wespsych.com

 

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