Staff Biographies
Director: Dr. Craig Schlarb
Supervisors: Julie Gauthier | Kaisa Puhakka | Bob Walters | Manuela Reeds, Traumatology Consultant | Psychiatrist Christopher B. Capelle, M.D.
Interns: Yosi Amram | Hilary Beech | Robert Bemberry | Jen Berlingo | Sheree Campbell | Patrice Fortune | Maureen Gatt | Laurie Hammond | Mapule Lekeka | Thomas Marchevsky | Ana McParland-González | Greg Nuckols | Fleur Nelson | Fabrice Nye | Kait Philbin | Miranda Pinkert | Audrey Redfield | Amy Sharp | Eve De Vito | Gabriele Wampfler
Richard is a pre-doctoral intern with years of experience in clinical settings spanning from acute inpatient care to more client-centered approaches in extended therapy. He is committed to manifesting the growth and self-realization of individuals from all walks of life, and has had experience successfully working with a variety of his clients’ concerns including spiritual and paranormal experiences. He enjoys facilitating therapeutic process groups. He is available for long-term or brief therapeutic work, and is interested in developing a meaningful, compassionate, and supportive relationship with clients in a safe and confidential environment.
Richard holds multiple degrees in the humanities (B.A.s in psychology, anthropology, and philosophy, with an additional major in religious studies). He considers himself to be a student of many disciplines, and embraces a holistic approach, especially in the therapeutic process. Theoretically, he draws from a depth-psychological foundation, with further informing from the disciplines of existential- humanistic, transpersonal, and wisdom-based cognitive-behavioral therapy. He also has experience with hypnotherapy and neuro/biofeedback, and is interested in incorporating these techniques into his practice if relevant.
Self-discovery and actualization are often the result of this work, and are seen as ongoing aspects of one’s personal journey in a world that can otherwise feel full of uncertainty and suffering without compassionate and insightful support. The journey towards self-realization and fulfillment is one that Richard aims to facilitate within every session.
Dr. Julie Gauthier is a licensed psychologist who works with adults and couples in private practice in Menlo Park. She is also the Managing Supervisor of the Community Center for Health and Wellness in Palo Alto where she supervises doctoral interns and helps to develop a training curriculum for staff development. Her orientation is integrative and holistic drawing from psychodynamics, interpersonal psychoneurobiology, attachment, systems theory, Jungian psychotherapy, and transpersonal psychology.
Kaisa Puhakka, Ph.D., formerly editor of The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology and member of the core faculty at ITP, is currently professor at CIIS and supervisor of students and interns at CCHW since 2001. A practising clinical psychologist and psychotherapist for 25 years, she has practised Buddhist meditation for over 35 years and explores the interface of Buddhist and psychoanalytic practice in her writings which include two books and some 40 articles or book chapters.
Dr. Bob Walters, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, has a psychodynamic approach to psychotherapy and supervision. He has been practicing psychotherapy since 1985 and offering supervision since 1991. Prior to this he was an Associate Professor of Communication Theory at Azusa Pacific University and also developed, taught in, and served as Associate Director of a masters degree program in Human Resource Leadership at the same university.
Manuela Mischke Reeds, M.A., M.F.T
Manuela is a certified Hakomi Therapist and Trainer, and licensed Somatic Psychotherapist. She trains health professionals in the Hakomi Method in San Francisco, Australia, Germany and Israel. She recently developed a Hakomi based Trauma & Attachment Training for Clinicians in Germany. Manuela specializes in integrating somatic psychotherapy with somatic trauma therapy, attachment therapy, infant mental health and movement therapy. She is faculty at JFK University, Campbell, CA & Institute Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA. She holds an M.A. in Somatic Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies, and a B.A. in Dance Therapy from the Naropa University.
In addition, she has trained in various methods of working with trauma, counseled survivors of political oppression and torture and victims of trauma. She is an SE Practioner in the Trauma Resolution method developed by Peter Levine. She is a graduate Fellow at the Napa Infant Mental Health Fellowship Program, led by Dr. Ed Tronick. She is a recent graduate of the Child Trauma Institute of San Francisco and has expanded her practice in working with children and parents suffering the effects of trauma. Manuela has extensive training in the field of movement therapies is an authorized Continuum Movement teacher. She is a student of Buddhist meditation practice for the past 17 years. She maintains a private practice in Menlo Park working with individuals, couples and children
Dr. Capelle has been a psychiatrist in private practice since 1989 focused on the identification and treatment of general psychiatric conditions in adults and adolescents. He was board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology in 1994 after attending Loyola University - Stritch School of Medicine and subsequent residency training in Psychiatry at UCLA. He has been involved in national and local organizations including the American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, California Medical Association, and the Northern California Psychiatric Society. He routinely consults with colleagues in the community on issues of diagnosis, psychotherapy, and medication treatment with ongoing involvement at Family and Children Services in Palo Alto and The Counseling and Psychotherapy Center since 1992. Past affiliations include active staff, faculty, and leadership roles at Washington Township Hospital- Whitaker Pavilion, CPC Fremont Hospital, Sequoia Hospital, Woodside Women's Hospital, El Camino Hospital, and the Stanford Medical Center.
Interns:
Dr. Yosi Amram brings an integrative transpersonal approach to counseling drawing on his compassion, presence, and love for supporting each individual in their unique journey to health and wholeness. His practice is informed by his experience integrating several therapy modalities, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, interpersonal and intersubjective, psychodynamic, and existential-humanistic approaches.
Yosi has successfully helped people with anxiety and mood disorders (depression, bipolar) as well as working with gender, sexuality, and relationship issues, including couples counseling. He also helps people dealing with existential and identify crisis of meaning (e.g. mid-life crisis), spiritual emergencies, and in supporting people’s spiritual unfoldment. In addition, Yosi also has background in supporting people dealing with loss, bereavement, aging, and death.
Yosi had had a previous career in the technology sector and holds a BS and MS in engineering as well an MBA. Yosi received his MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology.
Hilary Beech is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Transpersonal Psychology at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, with a specialization in Creative Expression. She believes that each of us can attain greater health and wholeness by attending to and integrating mind, body, and spirit, attuning to our inner wisdom, and building on our unique strengths. She works collaboratively with her clients in these areas, accompanying them with compassion and openness on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Hilary incorporates psychodynamic, humanistic, and transpersonal modalities into her practice and tailors her approach to the specific needs and style of each client. She uses expressive arts, focusing, dreamwork, mindfulness, guided imagery, and cognitive behavioral techniques, as appropriate.
Hilary works with adult clients, couples, and groups. She has particular experience and interest in issues related to: depression; anxiety; sexual orientation and gender identity; multicultural identity or acculturating after moving internationally; finding meaning and purpose in life and work; “finding one’s voice” as a woman; making change or negotiating life’s unexpected transitions; healing from trauma (such as physical or sexual abuse); improving the quality of relationships; resolving blocks to creative expression; and enhancing self-esteem.
Most recently, Hilary served as a counselor at the Goodwill Wellness Center in San Jose, where she received extensive training in working with trauma. She was born in England, and spent 20 years as a senior executive in business and academic administration in the U.S. and Europe before embarking on her career as a psychologist. Hilary holds an MBA, and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and International Economics.
Robert is currently a student in the residential Clinical PhD program at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Since his clinical training began, he has integrated various approaches to psychotherapy for the clinical setting and as a way of life. These various approaches include psychosynthesis, Jungian analysis, Dr. Luskin's forgiveness training for couples and families, and cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as addiction counseling. Combined with Robert's extensive experience in meditation, and self exploration, the Community Center for Health and Wellness is where all of his training and experience come together through various therapy groups, individual therapy, and couples therapy.
In addition to his background in psychology, Robert has been active in the spiritual community for many years. He has co-facilitated spiritual guidance workshops and has been a mentor for those learning meditation practices, as well as those forging their own unique spiritual pathways. In his spiritual endeavors, he has traveled the world and learned from spiritual practitioners of many traditions. This has allowed him first hand experience of the various languages spoken, cultural customs and life difficulties of those raised in various cultures, in addition to the spiritual beliefs and practices within these cultures.
Jen offers therapy from a creative and spiritually-oriented perspective. In her work, Jen uses techniques such as art therapy, guided visualization, dream exploration, sandtray therapy, mindfulness meditation practices, energetic counseling, and body-centered modalities. She carries into her practice unconditional acceptance and compassion, and the belief that we all intrinsically move toward health and wholeness. Her strength-based approach focuses on psychological wellness rather than on pathology, considering symptoms to be messengers, directing needed attention toward balance and integration. She views her therapist role as being a witness, a guide, and an authentic presence to accompany each person along her or his own unique healing path.
Jen specializes in working with adult clients experiencing a variety of issues, including but not limited to: depression/stuckness, anxiety, grief and loss, women's issues, pre-natal/birth/post-partum issues, diversity/multicultural issues, body image, personal empowerment, and spiritual growth.
Jen earned her Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from Virginia Tech. Additionally, she is a Master-level Reiki practitioner in the Usui tradition and lineage. She wrote her Master's thesis on using the chakra system as a holistic diagnostic tool for transpersonal art therapy, and continues to research such themes today. At CCHW, Jen is working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California and a Nationally Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). For more information, please visit her web site at jenberlingo.com.
Sheree Campbell is a PhD candidate at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Psychology with a Certificate in Creative Expression and has completed prior training at community counseling agencies in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. She has experience working with individuals and groups and has a special interest in issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, spirituality and life transitions.
Drawing on humanistic, narrative, and Depth psychology approaches to therapy, Sheree endeavors to awaken clients’ awareness of their own potential, enabling their process towards healing and wholeness.
Patrice is committed to enriching life through illuminating the wisdom of wellbeing. Celebrating
life at each juncture, she supports the heart of enhancing mind and body through the awareness
of potential and empowering actualization. Devoted to enriching life, Patrice provides emotional
support as she assists you in moving forward in your life in more satisfying ways. Responding
with the utmost compassion to sensitive emotional needs and dedication to personalized care, she
takes an integrated approach that addresses the uniqueness of individuals she serves. The care
you receive will be uniquely balanced to enhance personal growth while affording opportunities
to nurture meaningful connections. She invites you to enter a journey where your life could be
enriched, your health enhanced, and your body and soul encouraged to embark on a peaceful
transformation.
Patrice has 15 years experience as a seasoned clinician. Presently, she is a pre-Doctoral clinical
psychology intern at Walden University. She earned her M.A. in art therapy from Marylhurst
University and her M.S. in clinical psychology with a concentration in health psychology
from Drexel University. Patrice's experience includes working with individuals, couples,
and families within a variety of outpatient and hospitals settings in psychiatry, oncology,
obstetrics, and hospice. Her theoretical experience includes though is not limited to Mind/
Body, CBT, Mindfulness, DIR/Floortime, Art Therapy, Spiritual & Meaning Based therapy,
and Grief support. She is especially interested in the neuroplasticity of attachment in meaningful
relationships. For more information, please visit her website at patricefortune.com
Maureen approaches her therapeutic work from a psychodynamic perspective and draws on other techniques as appropriate for each client. She welcomes exploring dreams and using creative arts in the therapeutic work. Maureen has worked in teambuilding, conflict resolution and as a community mediator; she is certified as a teacher of the Enneagram through the Enneagram Professional Training Program.
Her interests lie in the meaning-making process of telling our stories and how that process can bring greater awareness and healing.
Laurie Hammond, M.A. C.P. MFTI #61875. (Masters in Counseling Psychology) sees therapy as a collaborative process that honors the inherent wisdom within each client. Her grounded presence, sensitivity, warmth, and compassion provide a safe environment for clients to explore all of who they are. In this way, issues are clarified and addressed from a larger perspective. A variety of therapeutic methods may be used, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, creative expression, guided imagery, and others.
Prior to joining CCHW, Laurie was a counselor at the Sunnyvale Community Counseling Center, working with preteens, teens, adults, couples, and families facing a variety of issues. Laurie is currently a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. She earned her Master’s degree in counseling psychology from John F. Kennedy University’s School of Holistic Studies and holds a Bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Sacramento. In addition to her academic schooling, Laurie has studied for 15 years with Zen teacher Cheri Huber.
Mapule works from a systemic-psychodynamic orientation. She has received extensive training in interactional psychotherapy as well as behaviour based approaches. She is skilled in mediation, conflict resolution, coaching and change management processes. She provides a short term and long term psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. She employs dream work from Jungian and shamanic perspectives in therapy. She also has experience in working with clients who have from suffered trauma and those with chronic illness such as HIV/AIDS.
Mapule holds MA in Clinical Psychology from South Africa (1998) and MBA from England (2004).
Thomas is a pre-doctoral intern fluent in Spanish. He is a clinical psychology Ph.D. candidate at Saybrook University and writing a dissertation on the topic of lucid dreaming. Thomas completed undergraduate degrees in philosophy and music, and a graduate degree in jazz guitar performance from New England Conservatory of Music. He is a practicing Buddhist with 12 years of meditation experience.
Thomas’ perspective is rooted in humanistic psychology and emphasizes the importance of existential and spiritual issues. His clinical experience includes working with depression, anxiety, sexuality, spiritual emergencies, and death/dying. He utilizes a wide array of therapeutic methods including dream work, mindfulness, music therapy, and body-centered approaches. Thomas aims to support a process of deep self-inquiry that can engender healing and personal development.
Ana McParland-González is a bilingual and bicultural clinician in English and Spanish. She is registered MFT Intern # 63876 in California, and was born in Mexico City. She is also a licensed psychologist in Mexico. Ana has a specialization in organizational development. She has experience working with corporations and large groups as a consultant in leadership and stress management. Ana obtained her practitioner certification in NLP (Neurolingustic Programming) in Bali, Indonesia in 1993. She is a trained Life Coach and has practiced since 2005 in the Bay Area working with multicultural clients. Ana received a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in 2010. She has two years of experience working with families and individuals, particularly adolescents with substance abuse issues.
She also likes to work with women in life transitions such as career change, marriage, divorce, moving from another state or country, midlife issues, empty nest and being new parents. Ana practices meditation, Tai Chi, and mindfulness, and these practices help her to better meet her clients’ needs, integrating transpersonal, humanistic and existential modalities. She is the founder and facilitator of the Latina Women’s Awareness Group since 2009. Her website is at mydreamrelationship.com
Fleur provides a safe and compassionate therapeutic space in which you can discover both your strengths and weaknesses and how you relate to the world. You will work at your pace, to allow your feelings, emotions, and how you experience yourself to emerge. The aim is to support you in developing a balancing awareness of body-mind-spirit so that your Core qualities can emerge more into your daily life and relationships.
The sessions are tailored to embrace your subjective/lived experience and psychological difficulties with dialogue, and a holistic/relational view of human nature. The therapy approach is Integrative drawing from Depth Psychology, Core-process Psychotherapy and Transpersonal Psychology.
Fleur works with adult, adolescents, couples and group clients experiencing a variety of issues such as: Stress, Anxiety, Feelings of isolation, Relationship concerns, Loss of direction, Low self-esteem, Career concerns, How to ground spirituality in daily life.
Fleur completed the PhD course work in Clinical Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She holds a Master’s degree in Integrative Counseling Psychology and a Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy from the School of Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychology in London, UK. She also has a certificate in Core-process Psychotherapy from Karuna Institute in Devon, UK, and a certificate in Spiritual Healing from the National Federation of Spiritual Healers (NFSH) in London, UK. Additionally, she is a Master-level Reiki practitioner, and trained in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. She wrote her Master's thesis on Mind-body Integration and uses mind-body awareness in therapy. Currently she is interested in Eco-psychology and the symptoms of anxiety in the collective. Her website is at fleurnelson.com.
Dr. Greg Nuckols, Ph.D., is experienced in providing individual and couples therapy and has a special interest in issues of life transition, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulty, and spirituality. Drawing on Jungian, psychodynamic, and experiential approaches to therapy, Greg endeavors to guide clients toward healing, increased vitality, and a greater sense of wholeness.
Greg received his PhD in clinical psychology, with emphasis in depth psychology, from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Greg also hold a Master's degree in counseling psychology from John F. Kennedy University and has completed prior training at community counseling centers in Oakland and Berkeley and at a mental health agency in San Mateo County. He has been an intern at the Community Center for Health and Wellness since 2007.
Dr. Fabrice Nye's conviction is that all psychological well-being is also spiritual well-being. His
approach is existential-humanistic, client-centered, and transpersonal. He specializes in helping
people in transition, coping with change, undergoing a grieving process, or finding themselves in
overwhelming or stressful situations. His recent research gathered evidence for a new method for
stress management.
Fabrice has helped people undo the patterns that kept them stuck and find a deeper connection
with themselves and with the people around them. He has worked with people who lost their
home, who lost their spouse, or who were at the end of their life. Most recently, he worked with
incarcerated youth at the California Department of Corrections.
He is no stranger to the fast life of Silicon Valley. Prior to becoming a psychologist he
underwent his own transition from a previous career, in which he was an information technology
professional and consulted with several high tech companies. In addition to a Ph.D. in Clinical
Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, he also holds a M.S. in Computer
Science.
Kait has an integrative approach to psychotherapy and counseling anchored in contemporary psychodynamic understanding. In helping people uncover and investigate their patterns of thinking, feeling and relating, Kait helps them understand themselves better and guides them through their personal growth process toward a more authentic life. She believes that, with some guidance, each person she works with has the natural wisdom and strength for their own healing. Kait works with individual adults, children, and couples with personal, career, and family issues. Kait draws from other therapeutic maps for psycho-spiritual exploration such psychosynthesis, creative expression, sand play, and the Enneagram.
Kait facilitates the bereavement group, Easing Your Journey through Loss. Each participant in her groups is supported in their journey through grief in a nurturing, contained and attuned environment. In group work, Kait blends established clinical and Yogic methods of self-investigation to help participants work through their grief as it manifests in body, mind and emotions.
In addition to her degrees in Clinical and Transpersonal Psychology, Kait holds an MA in Humanities, and is a certified Professional Level Kripalu Yoga teacher, registered with Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 level. She has been a practitioner of vipassana and shamata meditation since 1991.
Kait has brought Yoga and meditation practices to corporations, hospitals, yoga studios, bereavement centers, colleges, universities and community centers both here and on the East coast for nearly twenty years. She is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Her most recent article, Transpersonal Integrative Yoga Therapy: A Protocol for Grief and Bereavement, appeared in the Fall 2009 issue of International Journal of Yoga Therapy. Her forthcoming article, Mourning and Body Memory: A Sensory, Integrative Approach to Psychological Health and Healing, will appear in the Spring 2011 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation.
In addition to her work at CCHW, Kait is an instructor at the Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine. She also trains therapists and bereavement counselors in Transpersonal Integrative Therapy, the protocol she developed for those in grief.
For more information, visit Kait’s website at kaitphilbin.com.
Miranda Pinckert practices humanistic client-centered therapy and views counseling as a collaborative effort between client and therapist. Also a practitioner of transpersonal psychology, Miranda approaches counseling as a process of working towards the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Miranda feels comfortable using many different techniques in therapy including cognitive therapy, psychodynamic methods, creative expression, meditation and relaxation exercises, dreamwork, and somatic (body) techniques. Miranda has worked with adolescents and adults with trauma, anxiety, or depression.
She is interested in working with individuals experiencing the challenge of career transitions, individuals who want to work on the development of interpersonal skills, couples who are considering marriage or divorce, and immigrants experiencing cultural assimilation issues. Miranda has her Master of Arts in Psychology and is currently finishing her PhD in Clinical Transpersonal Psychology at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. She has additional training in existential-humanistic psychology, organizational psychology, and crisis management. Prior to her career in psychology, Miranda studied English literature and painting. She also has worked in publishing, Internet, and non-profit sectors.
Audrey is in the process of finishing her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Her education, training, and previous counseling experiences have provided her with a strong foundation within the frameworks of the psychoanalytic, cognitive- behavioral, humanistic, and transpersonal theoretical orientations. However, she mostly draws from humanistic-existential, psychosynthesis, psychodynamic, depth psychology, and strength- based approaches to psychotherapy. She embraces the exploration of dreams and other altered state of consciousness experiences as well as the use of the creative arts in therapy. Additionally, she employs an integrative and holistic perspective in her psychotherapeutic work which takes into consideration the biological, environmental, social, cultural, and spiritual components of a person’s inner and outer lives.
Audrey’s personal psychological and spiritual journey has been guided by a variety of practices that involve the mind, body, and spirit and help to fine tune her therapeutic presence, focus, and concentration as well as her ability to actively listen and provide a safe, stable, grounding, and supportive therapeutic container. Additionally, her ongoing psychological and spiritual exploration and growth continually expand her capacity for the important therapeutic qualities of empathy, compassion, humility, mindfulness, open-mindedness, acceptance, and unconditional love.
Amy draws from psychosynthesis, humanistic-existential, client-centered, and psychoanalytic approaches. She believes that truly getting to know and love oneself is ultimately what allows change to happen in an individual’s life. To help the individual in this process of self-discovery, Amy works to create a safe and collaborative relationship, in which the client feels respected, listened to, and supported—attributes that can be missing in our daily lives, especially when discussing deeply personal feelings and beliefs.
Amy enjoys assisting in the personal growth that her clients develop and has worked with individuals with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as depression, anxiety, anger issues, and low self-worth and esteem. Amy has a Masters of Psychology degree and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her dissertation topic is on the role of suffering (depression, grief, despair, self-hate, suicidality, etc) in the transformative work of depth psychotherapy.
Eve is a clinical psychology doctoral candidate at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. She has successfully worked with combat veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and other adjustment difficulties. She also has worked with couples, families and adolescents, conducted research in Vietnam, and is proficient in psychological assessment for people of all ages. Eve approaches counseling with an integrative and holistic orientation utilizing cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness perspectives. She aims to develop a collaborative, non-judgmental, and trusting relationship with her clients to create the optimal environment for self-improvement.
Gabriele is a pre-doctoral intern and is currently working towards her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University. Her underlying theoretical orientation is primarily psychodynamic, although she uses techniques from a variety of sources, depending on the individual needs and cultural background of her clients. She believes that the relationship she creates with a client in therapy is the key and approaches each individual with genuine empathy and respect. In her previous clinical experience Gabriele has worked with culturally diverse clients who presented with a wide variety of psychological concerns, as well as physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Before joining the Community Center for Health and Wellness she worked at several mental health agencies in the Bay Area and counseled clients at a homeless shelter for the seriously mentally ill. In addition, Gabriele has a special interest and a strong background in psychological assessments and test batteries and the writing of integrated test reports. Gabriele’s research interests are primarily in the field of adult children of alcoholics, and she also holds a certificate in forensic psychology.
Gabriele was born and raised in West Germany and has lived in the Bay Area since 1991. Before following her calling and becoming a psychologist, she worked in international strategic management consulting and in the fashion industry. She has studied fashion design and engineering and earned an MBA degree from Stanford Business School. Gabriele believes that her eclectic background and life experience are assets in her work as a psychologist, as it has allowed her to develop a varied skill set.