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CAPS Staff

Meet The CAPS Staff

       


The staff of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) includes licensed psychologists, board certified psychiatrists, and post-doctoral fellows. All of our staff are generalists and see students presenting with a variety of issues andpossess experience in working with diverse student populations. CAPS operates from a "de-centralized" community psychology model. While many of our staff are located at our Central Office (Galbraith Hall 190), in order to increase access for students, the majority of our staff are located at the six undergraduate colleges, the Women's Center, and Student Health Services. The staff members at CAPS are also researchers and writers. To see a list of writings and research projects run by our staff, please view the Staff Publications & Research Tab below.


CAPS Clinical Staff

  • Erin Kelly Bartelma, Psy.D. Psychologist / Roosevelt College
    California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego     Welcome! I believe counseling is a process that allows you to create a personal path of empowerment and emotional wellness. It is an opportunity for you to identify strengths, increase coping skills, and problem solve. With acceptance and compassion, I will work with you to find more awareness and balance in your life, to help you meet your goals, and to face challenges more confidently. I am proud to be part of the CAPS team and look forward to supporting you during your journey here at UCSD!
    Clinical Interests:
    Sport & performance psychology, health and wellness, academic success, stress management, adjustment and life transitions, managing depression and anxiety, identity formation, multicultural counseling, relationship issues, healthy communication skills, substance abuse, grief and loss, and working with student veterans. Theoretical orientation integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness approaches.
    Affiliations:
    CAPS: Co-Coordinator of Wellness Peer Education Program; Well-Being Cluster Advisory Board.
  • Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. Psychologist / Central Office
    California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego     Hello! I am excited to be part of the CAPS team, and to have the opportunity to work with students at UCSD. As a therapist, I strive to build a collaborative relationship with students, which then provides the foundation for increasing insight and making positive changes. I also work to help you identify your own strengths and build on them, so that you feel empowered to improve your life. My clinical interests include substance misuse, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Thank you for taking the time to read about me, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
    Clinical Interests:
    Substance misuse and addiction, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, adjustment difficulties, communication problems, and relationship and family issues. Theoretical orientation incorporates a blend of techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
    Affiliations:
    San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA), American Psychological Association (APA).
  • Doriane Besson, Ph.D. Psychologist / Muir College
    University of Wisconsin, Madison     Hello! My name is Dr. Doriane Besson and I am a psychologist at Counseling and Psychological Services in addition to the liaison to the Black Resource Center. My clinical interests include identity concerns, mood and anxiety disorders, family of origin concerns, African American mental health, LGBTQ issues, cultivating healthy relationships, multicultural counseling, and stress reduction. As an ally and woman of color, I am committed to social justice and providing support to students who may be confronted with challenges related to the issues of diversity or other difficulties encountered while attending college.
    Clinical Interests:
    Identity concerns, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Family of Origin Concerns, African American Mental Health, LGBTQ Issues, Cultivating Healthy Relationships, Multicultural Counseling, Stress Reduction. My theoretical orientation integrates Interpersonal, Cognitive-Behavioral, Multicultural, and Person Centered approaches.
    Research Interests:
    Culturally Adapted Treatments, Multicultural Competence in Psychotherapy.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association, Section for Ethnic and Racial Diversity (SERD) Div. 17.
  • Sarah Bromley, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Central Office
    California State University, Fresno     Hello UCSD students! It is a pleasure to assist you as a part of the CAPS team. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working in the field of mental health. I believe everyone needs some additional support sometimes, especially when faced with the multiple demands of college life! I am committed to helping students obtain the support and resources they need to improve their emotional well- being and accomplish their personal and academic goals. I look forward to working with you!
    Clinical Interests:
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Stress management, Managing depression and anxiety, Relationship issues, Adjustment and life transition issues, Care Coordination and Advocacy.
    Languages Spoken:
    English.
    Affiliations:
    National Association of Social Workers.
  • Kevin Burchby, Psy.D. Post Doctoral Resident / Sixth College
    William James College     Hi there! My name is Kevin, I grew up in the San Diego area and am excited to be working at UC San Diego CAPS after completing my graduate program in Massachusetts and Florida. I believe that every student at the university should be supported during their academics in a way that encourages holistic growth and personal happiness. The challenges that arise during undergraduate or graduate life can be daunting but you don't have to go through it alone. I hope to provide understanding, warmth, and insight that you will be able to draw upon as you continue your development or recover from set-backs. As a Unitarian Universalist, I have a strong commitment to promoting compassion and justice within our communities and to respecting every individual's right to self-determination. Outside of work I enjoy sailing and windsurfing in the bays and hiking around San Diego county.
    Clinical Interests:
    Positive & growth psychology, gender role expectations and masculinity, family relationships and systems, social justice and advocacy, romantic and social relationships, identity development, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, technology use, student veterans. My theoretical approach is primarily informed by Motivational Interviewing with cognitive-behavioral interventions, perspectives from family systems theory, mindfulness & acceptance, and narrative therapy.
    Languages Spoken:
    English and Japanese (conversational).
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association; Tritons Flourish Initiative; APA Division 51, Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities, San Diego Psychological Association.
  • Nicole Chow, Psy.D. Post Doctoral Resident / Student Health Services (SHS)
    The Wright Institute     Welcome to UCSD CAPS! College is often a time of questions, struggles, and growth. I am excited to work with you during this time to help you evaluate your strengths, interests, and to help you learn new coping skills. I work from a CBT, interpersonal and integrative approach. I approach therapy in a collaborative manner, and will work with you to figure out what works best for your personality and treatment goals. I am dedicated to serving all students and will be a strong advocate for you. I look forward to working with you and supporting you through your journey at UCSD!
    Clinical Interests:
    Adjustment and life transitions, health psychology, attentional/studying concerns, stress management, depression, anxiety, family-related concerns, peer and romantic relationship issues, Asian American mental health, trauma, multicultural/diversity issues, LGBTQ issues, identity concerns, feminism and women’s issues, and interpersonal relationships. My approach to counseling is integrative, interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
    Languages Spoken:
    English.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, Asian American Psychological Association.
  • Sarah Clavell Storer, Ph.D. Psychologist / Revelle College
    California School of Professional Psychology     Hello and welcome to the Counseling Center! College is an exciting time filled with many new experiences and challenges. I feel so honored to be a part of students’ journeys of self-discovery and growth. I am passionate about helping students overcome challenges and attain lifelong skills. I enjoy working with students with a variety of concerns but have some special interests including managing depression and anxiety, multicultural counseling, interpersonal relationships, body image concerns, sexual and gender identity development, veteran’s issues, and childhood abuse. I look forward to meeting you!
    Clinical Interests:
    Managing depression and anxiety; Adjustment and life transitions; Multicultural counseling; Women’s issues; Sexual and gender identity development; Veteran’s issues; Body image concerns; Childhood abuse; Relationships. Theoretical orientation integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association.
  • Hercilia Corona, Ph.D. Psychologist / Warren College
    University of Massachusetts (Boston)     Bienvenidos! Welcome! I am a Mexican immigrant and first-generation college student. I feel honored to serve the UCSD community as a Staff Psychologist at CAPS. In addition to offering direct clinical services, I am the Liaison to the RAZA Resource Centro. I would describe my clinical style as warm, supportive, and flexible. It combines psychodynamic, behavioral, and developmental approaches. Although I am a generalist, I have special interest and expertise in working with students of color, first generation college students, and other under-represented groups. I am also bilingual in Spanish. I look forward to meeting you!
    Clinical Interests:
    Impact of implicit and explicit racism; working with students of color, first-generation college students, and other under-represented groups; Identity development; Immigration and acculturation; Family of origin concerns.
    Languages Spoken:
    English and Spanish.
    Affiliations:
    UCSD: Liaison, RAZA Resource Centro.
  • Elise Curry, Psy.D. Psychologist / Revelle College
    Pacific University School of Professional Psychology     • Greetings! I have been working at CAPS for the past 5 years seeing students with a variety of issues. My theoretical orientation is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Mindfulness-based Cognitive therapy. As a daily meditator, I bring meditation practice to my work with students. College can be a time of incredible growth and change. I like to help students to navigate these changes.
    Clinical Interests:
    Mindfulness based cognitive therapy, coming out, gay/lesbian/bi issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, spiritual issues, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
    Affiliations:
    San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA); California Psychological Association (CPA); Academy for Eating Disorder Professionals (AED).
  • Shawndeeia Drinkard, Ph.D. Post Doctoral Resident / Marshall College
    California School of Professional Psychology - Los Angeles     Greetings! I am so excited to be a part of the CAPS family. I have had training in various settings such as College counseling, other Student Mental Health settings, and After School Programs. I truly enjoy working with students to help them be successful and achieve their goals. It is my goal to provide a space for students to gain awareness and grow in new and exciting ways. I am a strong advocate for social justice and equity, my approach to student concerns includes using a multicultural framework and catering to the individual students needs when working to support students. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with you during your time at UCSD!
    Clinical Interests:
    Multicultural counseling; Race-related stress, African-American mental health, First-generation College Student issues; Family of Origin concerns, Body image concerns, working with student-athletes, and working with students with identity development concerns. My theoretical orientation integrates a multicultural framework, Systemic, psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), and mindfulness approaches.
    Research Interests:
    Black college student success, Mentorship in higher education, Clinical supervision.
    Languages Spoken:
    English.
    Affiliations:
    Association of Black Psychologists, American Psychological Association (Division 43 Society for Couple and Family Psychology-Early career Psychologists representative), & California Psychological Association.
  • Rhonda Hackshaw, Ph.D. Psychologist / Roosevelt College
    University of Florida     Hello! I am honoured to work at UCSD CAPS and excited by my opportunities to work with students. I am fortunate to be able to work with students in multiple settings: individual counseling, workshops, outreach and mentoring. Some of my training areas include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, and peak performance skills training, and I have a specialization in sport psychology. I also greatly value working within a framework of multiculturalism. Some topics I am especially passionate about are health behaviors such as sleep, management of chronic pain and injury, and effective communication patterns. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
    Clinical Interests:
    Managing Depression and Anxiety; Mindfulness Meditation; Mindfulness Relapse Prevention; Stress Management; Wellness and Holistic Care; Sleep Hygiene; Chronic Illness/Pain Management; Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology; Athletic Peak Performance; Self-Hypnosis; Goal-Setting; Academic Performance; Disordered Eating Issues; Multiracial/Ethnic Identity; International Student Experience; Cultural Sensitivity and Competency; Healthy Relationships; Assertiveness Training; Group Therapy; Sexual Assault/Abuse Recovery. Theoretical orientation integrates cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and multicultural feministic approaches.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association; San Diego Psychological Association, Sport Psychology Committee; Liaison, UCSD Athletic Department.
  • Scott R. Hansen, Ph.D. Psychologist / Central Office
    California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego     Greetings. I have spent twenty years in postgraduate study delving deeply into psychology, philosophy, anthropology, and systematic theology. During this time, I have acquired a unique understanding of the human condition that allows me to use this wisdom to help students understand, process, and conquer their personal challenges during college life. In addition to helping students cope with anxiety and depression, my area of expertise is romantic love and relational compatibility. I have been teaching seminars on love and marriage for 25 years, trying to help people avoid the relationship mistakes most people make and learn how to find and foster a successful relationship. While my clients find my style sensitive and supportive, they also appreciate that I go beyond active listening and reflection and challenge them with questions that lead them to deeper levels of insight and awareness.
    Clinical Interests:
    The science of romantic love and relational compatibility; evolutionary psychology; philosophical psychology; the concept of self; verification/falsification of psychological claims; performance psychology; the psychology of religion. Theoretical orientation integrates Psychodynamic, Existential, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association, Division 42: Psychologists in Independent Practice; San Diego Psychological Association, Orange County Psychological Association.
  • Leakhena "Leah" Heng Tappero, Ph.D. Psychologist / Muir College
    University of Oregon     Hello UCSD students! I feel honored for the opportunity to work with the students here at UCSD. I am a first generation Cambodian-Chinese American. My multicultural identities and life experiences have shaped my lens as a mental health provider. My goal is to help students examine how relational, social, educational, and cultural factors impact their life experiences. This holistic view of college students’ development, mental health, and academic achievement helps me to adapt my roles to meet students’ needs. My clinical interests include multicultural counseling, interpersonal relationships, immigrant, refugee and acculturation issues, stress management, depression and anxiety, and identity and career development. I hope for the opportunity to collaborate with you and support you during your journey here as a UCSD Triton.
    Clinical Interests:
    Asian/Asian American Mental Health, Career Development, First Generation Issues, Sexual and Gender Identity Development, Immigrant, Refugee, and Acculturation Issues, Interpersonal Relationships, Managing Depression and Anxiety, Multicultural/Diversity Issues, Stress Management, and Women's Issues. My theoretical orientation integrates approaches from Interpersonal Process and Emotion-Focused Therapy within an ecological and multicultural framework.
    Languages Spoken:
    English and Cambodian.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association: Division 17 (Counseling Psychology), Division 35, Section 5 (Society for the Psychology of Women, Psychology of Asian Pacific American Women); Asian American Psychological Association; Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy.
  • Wesley Kayne, Ph.D. Post Doctoral Resident / Roosevelt College
    California School of Professional Psychology - San Francisco     Hello everyone! I am very excited to be working at UC San Diego as a part of CAPS. I am returning home to southern California after doing my graduate work in the Bay Area, and I definitely missed the weather and beaches! I love working as part of a college-counseling center because I get to help students manage the exciting and often challenging process of transitioning into adulthood. In my work, I focus on identity development and helping you to find your most authentic self. I believe that true growth and healing can come from understanding your personal values and how you find meaning from your experiences. I learned so much about the person I wanted to be through my own therapy in college, and I aspire to help others navigate similar journeys. My primary goal is always to create a safe, supportive space for you to feel heard and understood. I look forward to supporting you all to help make sure that your time at UCSD is the best it can be!
    Clinical Interests:
    Identity formation and development, adjustment and life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, family-related concerns, peer and romantic relationship issues, body image and eating concerns, sexuality, feminism and women’s issues, LGBTQ issues, and cultural concerns. My theoretical orientation and practice is integrative and incorporates psychodynamic, relational, narrative, mindfulness, and humanistic approaches.
    Languages Spoken:
    English.
    Affiliations:
    UCSD CAPS: Graduate Student Specialization.
  • Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. Psychologist / Muir College
    California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego     Welcome. I believe in the potential of people and in their capacity for deeper connection and transformation. Through deeper connections, we can see that relationships give life meaning. I also believe that when we learn and practice compassion for ourselves and others we can access calm, peace, and happiness. From this perspective, success is not about perfectionism, but about achievement in the framework of love for self and others. My goal is to create a safe environment where students can look honestly at themselves and others while establishing directions for health and growth. I hope I can be of help.
    Clinical Interests:
    Couples/relationship therapy; gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender issues; hate/bias crime; mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy; men's wellness; building resilience to stress and trauma; humor. Psychotherapy approaches include: Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Feminist and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association: Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues, Society of Clinical Psychology; Alliant International University--Adjunct Faculty; Imago Relationships International.
  • Christina Lambert, Ph.D. Psychologist / Marshall College
    CAPS Program Manager, Graduate and Professional Students
    Arizona State University     Hello UC San Diego Graduate and Professional School Students! I am honored to provide individual counseling, as well as group workshops, to UC San Diego Graduate and Professional school students who want to design balanced lives, clarify their purpose, manage their moods, improve their relationships, optimize their performance, and achieve their goals.
    Clinical Interests:
    Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, Motivation, Performance, Goal Achievement, Focus, Career Discernment, Meaning, Relationships, Assertiveness, and Grief. My theoretical orientation incorporates Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral, Existential, Narrative and Multicultural approaches.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association (APA), Graduate Career Consortium (GCC).
  • Fengqin Lian, Ph.D. Psychologist / Warren College
    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
    Hello and welcome to CAPS! I believe life is like a journey. Think of it as a journey of climbing a mountain, going through a forest, or traveling through a desert, or a combination of them. There are road blocks from time to time. As your therapist and fellow traveler, I may see the road blocks from different angles and have a clearer view because of my training, life experience, and the fact that I can be in and out of your journey. For a very short period of your time in your journey at UCSD, traveling with a therapist may help you travel farther.
    Clinical Interests:
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Relationships, Sense of self, Living through different cultures, Living in general. Psychotherapy approaches include: Client-centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
    Languages Spoken:
    English and Mandarin.
    Research Interests:
    Therapist development, Therapy process.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association, Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society.
  • Roberto Luna, Psy.D. Psychologist / Warren College
    Adler School of Professional Psychology     Welcome to our page, perhaps you are curious about our services and therapists. As a student, you have a great team of clinicians to choose from our staff at CAPS. I am a bicultural immigrant and a first generation college graduate. I work from a relational model informed by contemporary psychodynamic theory, social constructivist theory, feminist theory, and cognitive behavioral approaches within a social justice framework. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where the student is encouraged to share, explore, challenge, and deconstruct life experiences. In this space, we would work together to gain insight to the presenting concerns and promote adaptive changes to reduce symptoms, improve academic performance, and interpersonal relationships. I hope this provides a glimpse to my style and how I work. I look forward to be a source of support in your journey at UCSD.
    Clinical Interests:
    Cross-cultural and multicultural issues, acculturation, grief and loss, trauma, mood disorders, LGBT issues, substance use issues, Latino/a mental health, first generation college students, adjustment and life transitions, existential and spiritual concerns, mood stress management, and academic concerns.
    Languages Spoken:
    English and Spanish.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association (APA); APA Division 39 Psychoanalysis .
  • Michael McGinty, Psy.D. Psychologist / Central Office - Galbraith Hall 190
    California School of Professional Psychology - San Diego     Welcome! As a result of the challenges we face, it is not uncommon for us to get "stuck." My job as a therapist is to help you get “unstuck.” Often times, doing so involves exploring relationships, emotions, thoughts, expectations, and past events that may be contributing to why you may feel stuck. My primary focus is on relational difficulties, and the role they play in anxiety and depression. So often, it is relationships that are at the heart of one's struggle. Such examples include difficulty with romantic relationships, feeling discouraged about not being in a relationship, sadness caused by conflict with a family member, of just feeling alone. If you feel this pertains to you, I would be happy to work with you.
    Clinical Interests:
    Relational difficulties, interpersonal therapy (IPT), depression, anxiety, sport psychology, substance abuse, clinical hypnosis.
    Languages Spoken:
    English.
    Affiliations:
    ASan Diego Psychological Association (SDPA).
  • Tahirih Moffett, Psy.D., BSN Post Doctoral Resident / Warren College
    Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Chicago Campus     Greetings! I am excited to work and support you during this exciting, yet often stressful time. I am committed to helping you work through life challenges and empowering you to reach your goals in college and in other areas of your life. As a multiracial woman of color, I understand myself within an intersecting framework, and I enjoy helping students connect with their multiple identifies in a meaningful way. I seek to create a safe and warm space where you can voice your concerns and worries so that you can begin to make sense of them and feel better equipped to manage them.
    Clinical Interests:
    Adjustment and life transitions, family-related issues, relationship (social and romantic) concerns, identity-related changes/shifts, body image concerns, marginalized populations, non-traditional students, experiences of discrimination and racism. My theoretical approach is informed primarily by psychodynamic therapy coupled with cognitive-behavioral and culturally-informed interventions. I also integrate mindfulness work into my approach.
    Languages Spoken:
    English.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association (APA).
  • Irma Cano Murphy, MSW LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Central Office
    San Diego State University     Hello and welcome to CAPS. It is a great honor to be a part of the CAPS team and serve the UCSD community. I have nearly 20 years of experience working in college health and have an appreciation for students and the unique experiences that come along during their academic journey. I focus on a strengths-based prospective and believe that individuals can persevere through challenges when inner strengths are identified and mobilized to promote efficacy, confidence and hope.
    Clinical Interests:
    Care Coordination and Advocacy, Strength Based Methods, Multicultural Issues, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Motivational Interviewing, Sexual Health, Solution-Focused Approaches.
    Languages Spoken:
    English and Spanish.
    Affiliations:
    National Association of Social Workers (NASW); Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA ).
  • Tiffany O'Meara, Ph.D. Psychologist / Central Office
    Coordinator of Flourishing Initiative
    University of Southern California     Hello there, and welcome to CAPS! I feel privileged to work at UCSD and love working with University students. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in my work, but most important to me is establishing a warm and supportive place for students to feel comfortable to talk. I enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds and am an LGBTQ ally. I am happy to meet with students regarding any issue or concern, but some of my particular areas of interest include stress management, anxiety/panic, helping students build social confidence, and human sexuality/relationship issues. I am also the coordinator of the Wellness Peer Education program, and love working with students in a mentorship relationship. The Wellness Peer Educators are one of my favorite parts of my job- “Go Peers!”
    Clinical Interests:
    Anxiety disorders; Building social confidence; Stress management; Multicultural, human sexuality, and women's issues; Theoretical orientation includes cognitive-behavioral and humanistic approaches.
    Affiliations:
    CAPS: Coordinator of Wellness Peer Education Program; Well-Being Cluster Advisory Board.
  • Jerry Phelps, Ph.D. Assistant Clinical Director / Central Office
    University of Colorado, Boulder     Hello UCSD students! I provide solution- focused counseling and a safe, supportive space to grow. I intend to promote each client’s own resources for healing and recovery. I take a whole-person approach to therapy. My special interests include recovery from alcohol and substance abuse, exercise and diet as medicine, cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression and integrative mental health. I employ positive psychological approaches to improving well-being.
    Clinical Interests:
    Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Exercise as Medicine, Health Psychology, Integrative Medicine, Marriage Counseling, Men's Issues, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Sexuality, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Approaches, Student Veterans, Wellness/Well-Being.
    Affiliations:
    Liaison to Student Veterans; Advisor to Students in Recovery; Advisor to Active Minds at UCSD; Assistant Clinical Professor (non-salaried) UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry; UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine; American Psychological Association (Division of Positive Psychology); Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers; National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASPA); UC Student Mental Health Initiative.
  • Jennifer Piper, Psy.D. Psychologist / Central Office
    California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego     Hello students! While each therapy experience is unique, I believe that establishing a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship is an important starting point for any therapy experience. Generally, we will incorporate ways of getting immediate relief from your current symptoms/problems, such as coping skills for stress and anxiety management. It may also be helpful to identify underlying factors that contribute to your current problems or lead you to feel stuck, so we can address them and help you to feel more in control of your life and experiences. My specialty is helping individuals who experience high levels of shyness and social anxiety feel more confident and relaxed in social situations. I also specialize in working with individuals who experience perfectionism, shame/guilt, depression, self-doubt, and low self-esteem develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.
    Clinical Interests:
    Social anxiety and shyness, self-esteem, shame/guilt, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, and body image. My approach incorporates psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
    Affiliations:
    San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA); American Psychological Association (APA).
  • Dianna Quach, Ph.D. Psychologist / Sixth College
    California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego     Welcome to CAPS! As an alumna of UCSD, I feel honored to return and serve the wonderful students on this campus. During my college years, I was actively involved in Greek Life, Orientation Leader, Student Council, Study Aboard Program, cheerleading, and many more. Through each experience, I uncovered a layer of myself. I am now dedicated to empower you to engage in exploration of yourself. It is my goal to help you discover your unique gifts, and for you to share them with those around you. Beyond my work as a clinical psychologist, I am also a certified yoga instructor. I value a holistic approach that embodies both mind and body. It is my personal belief to support you with kindness and care as you face new challenges and success. As someone who can relate to your path, I am excited to walk alongside you as you venture towards self-discovery
    Clinical Interests:
    Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Positive Psychology, Adjustments & Life Transitions, Stress Management, Academic Concerns, Asian/Asian American Mental Health, International students, First Generation Issues, Acculturation and Identity Development, Interpersonal Relationships, Managing Depression and Anxiety, Multicultural/Diversity Issues. My theoretical orientation integrates approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Interventions.
    Languages Spoken:
    English and Mandarin.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association (APA), San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA), Association for Contextual and Behavioral Science (ACBS.
  • Kevin M. Ramotar, Psy.D. Psychologist / Central Office
    California School of Professional Psychology at AIU, Los Angeles     I feel a great sense of privilege with having the opportunity to work with the diverse students at UCSD, as they navigate the fascinating and challenging journey to make meaning and find purpose through the complexities of life. I take a lifespan developmental approach with students, particularly through promoting self-compassion, encouraging the discovery of personal resilience, and helping identify and work through challenges on the transitional pathways to adulthood. I strive to help students make sense of their experiences by illuminating choices along the way. My integrative approach is primarily informed by psychodynamic traditions, cognitive-behavioral therapies, and mindfulness practices through a multicultural/family systems framework..
    Clinical Interests:
    Identity development; emerging adulthood adjustment issues; transition stress; family relationships; mood/anxiety; ADHD; substance use issues; grief and loss; human sexuality; men’s issues; technology and mental health; relationship distress; 1st generation experiences; and multicultural/diversity issues.
    Affiliations:
    APA; APA Division 43 (Family Psychology); LACPA; SDPA, ATSA.
  • Stephanie Salo, Psy.D. Psychologist / Behavioral Health Specialist / Student Health Services
    Fuller Graduate School of Psychology     I truly enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate students as they adjust to the many demands that they encounter at UCSD while emerging into adulthood. Although I can work with you on any number of concerns, I have particular interests in helping students cope with grief and loss, manage and reduce depression and anxiety, and gain insight about interpersonal conflicts such as relationship issues and developing assertive communication skills. In my sessions, I typically will help you deal with your current concerns while collaborating with you to explore and understand how your past experiences may contribute to and/or prevent you from becoming the successful person that you envision for yourself.
    Clinical Interests:
    Relational discord, couple counseling, identity development, grief and loss issues, adjustment and life transitions, managing depression and anxiety, assertive communication, and crisis care. Theoretical orientation integrates psychodynamic, interpersonal, multi-cultural, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association; California Psychological Association; San Diego Psychological Association.
  • Patrick Savaiano, Psy.D. Psychologist / Marshall College
    Adler School of Professional Psychology     If you are browsing this page, you may be considering coming into CAPS or attempting to learn more about your assigned counselor. It is my pleasure to provide you with some information about myself and the way that I work. My name is Patrick, and I am a licensed psychologist with several years of experience in university counseling. I moved to the San Diego area in 2014 after completing my work in the Bay Area with San José State University students, and I am truly grateful for this opportunity to work with the diverse student body at UCSD. I have a specialty in Mindfulness-based interventions for depression, anxiety, and stress reduction, and I weave meditation and compassion training into my work with students. My priority is to create a supportive space in which students can learn and practice new coping skills. I strive to assist students in the process of living a well-balanced, satisfying, and healthy life. I look forward to any opportunity we may have to meet with one another!
    Clinical Interests:
    Stress management; Anxiety and Mood difficulties; Relationship problems; Identity concerns; Developmental issues; Sleep difficulties; Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders; Multicultural and Social Justice perspectives; Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy; Spirituality and Existential concerns; LGBTQ issues; Humanistic approaches; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
    Languages:
    English and Spanish.
    Affiliations:
    San Diego Psychological Association, Mindfulness Committee California Psychological Association.
  • Rina Schul, Ph.D. Psychologist / International Students & Programs Office
    UCSD-SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology     Hello and welcome! I am interested in questions of meaning and identity and their impact on one’s well-being. I enjoy helping students explore their unique personal journey as they search for meaning in their relationships, professional pursuits and life engagements. My therapeutic approach is relatively direct and practical. It combines elements of cognitive behavioral, existential and interpersonal therapies in a family-of-origin context. Although I am a generalist, I have some special expertise in working with international students and survivors of trauma. I look forward to meeting you!
    Clinical Interests:
    Personal development; resilience, coping with crisis, trauma and grief; international students, immigration and acculturation; the development of sexual and gender identity; couple / relationship counseling.
    Languages:
    English and Hebrew.
    Affiliations:
    UCSD: Liaison, International Center; CAPS.
  • Sachiko Sweetwood, Ph.D. Psychologist / Warren College
    University of Missouri-Kansas City     Welcome everyone! I am excited to be a part of CAPS this year. My journey as a counselor started as an international student from Japan a long time ago. My college years were challenging, and I faced obstacles at times. Yet, I am grateful that those hard times shaped who I am today. It is truly my honor to be a part of a student's personal journey. I hope to create a safe and nurturing environment for everyone and help you thrive in life!
    Clinical Interests:
    Identity issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, family of origin concerns, acculturation process, mindfulness, stress management, multicultural/diversity Issues. My approach often blend Interpersonal, Cognitive-Behavioral, multi-cultural, and person-centered approaches.
    Languages Spoken:
    Fluent in Japanese and English.
    Affiliations:
    Coming soon.
  • Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. Psychologist / Sixth College
    University of Missouri-Kansas City     Welcome to CAPS, and thank you for reading my bio! I am originally from Mumbai, India, have resided in different nations, and arrived to the United States as an international student for graduate school. These experiences have influenced my appreciation and respect for cultural diversity such that I was able to explore more about my multicultural identities, and learn what it means to live in a multicultural world! As a result, I am excited to empower you to engage in such exploration while you continue to make personal and professional strides at UCSD. In therapy, I use a non-judgmental, empathic and compassionate stance in learning more about you and discuss what matters to you! My therapeutic framework is integrative including a strengths-based approach that takes into consideration a student’s individuality, cultural context and systemic issues. I integrate interventions from a variety of theoretical orientations, including humanistic theory, self-compassion, interpersonal process theory, and cognitive-behavioral approaches from a multicultural lens. I am also passionate about reducing stigma and increasing help-seeking among underrepresented groups (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities), due to which outreach and advocacy is an integral part of my identity as a counseling psychologist. Lastly, in my view, life is a beautiful journey with challenges and opportunities to grow and succeed, and I will be honored to work with you during your journey at UCSD and beyond .
    Clinical Interests:
    Adjustment & Life Transitions; Acculturation, Trauma; Interpersonal Difficulties; Anxiety (General & Social); Grief/Bereavement; Depression; Shame; Imposter Syndrome; Self-Compassion; Compassion Fatigue; Stress Management. Multicultural/Diversity Issues: South Asian and Asian American Mental Health, International Students, Muslim Student Community, Third Culture Kids; LGBTQ Issues; Existential/ Religious/ Spiritual Concerns; Mindfulness and Wellness .
    Languages Spoken:
    Fluent in English and Hindi.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association [Division 17, Society of Counseling Psychology; Division 45: Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race] Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)].
  • Cathy Thompson, Ph.D. Psychologist / Women's Center
    California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego     Hello everyone! As a UCSD alum (Muir), I feel extremely fortunate to be working at my “dream job” here with UCSD students for the past 12 years. I am passionate about issues of Diversity and Social Justice, so I spend the majority of my time working with Oasis and the Campus Community Centers as a Community Psychologist. My office is located at the Women’s Center and I spend five hours per week at the Cross Cultural Center and five hours per week at the LGBT Resource Center to facilitate connecting with underrepresented students on campus and making CAPS services accessible to the community. Please stop by and say, "Hi" as I would love to connect with you!
    Clinical Interests:
    Multicultural and Women's issues; Racial identity development (especially among biracial/multi-racial/ethnic/cultural individuals); Sexual and Gender identity development; Adjustment and Transition issues; Positive coping and resilience; Building healthy relationships and positive self-esteem; Assertive Communication; Eating and body image issues; Adults molested as children (AMAC). Theoretical orientation is integrative and incorporates humanistic, dynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and multicultural feminist approaches to therapy.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association (President, Div 35, Section 1: Society for the Psychology of Women, Psychology of Black Women); Co-coordinator of The Women of Color Caucus for the Association for Women in Psychology; San Diego Psychological Association; UCSD: Liaison to the UCSD Campus Community Centers; Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women; Advisory Board for the Women's Center; LGBTRC Advisory Board; Cross Cultural Center Affiliate.
  • Ming-Che Tu, Ph.D. Post Doctoral Resident / Revelle College
    New York University     I am completing my final year of clinical training as a Post-Doctoral Resident at CAPS this year. My practice focuses on exploring the relations between identity, environment, relationship, and psychological suffering. I strive to create a space of warmth and acceptance for students in counseling and therapy to reflect, recover, grow, and challenge themselves. Some of my clinical interests include issues related to culture, trauma, personality, interpersonal dynamics, immigration, and international student status. Prior to joining UCSD CAPS, I have worked at our sister CAPS at UCLA. I have also trained in another college counseling center and numerous other hospital placements in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I received my B.A. in Psychology from Hunter College in the City University of New York, M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, and my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from New York University.
    Clinical Interests:
    Depression, anxiety, adjustment and life transitions, emotional vulnerability, family-related difficulties, identity development, social and romantic relationships, first-generation college students, trauma, self-harm, Asian American students, and international students. My theoretical approach is primarily informed by psychodynamic and multicultural perspectives with integrative techniques drawing from Brief Dynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
    Languages Spoken:
    English and Mandarin (fluent).
    Affiliations:
    Asian American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, and Taiwanese Psychologist Network.
  • Wende West, LCSW, MPH Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Central Office
    Tulane University     Hello! I am excited to be part of the CAPS team. My goal is to help the students of UCSD achieve a healthy and balanced life and be successful in their academic pursuits. I am passionate about student wellness. I have worked in college health for 10 years and truly love being in this field. I bring compassion and kindness to my work and strive to help students overcome obstacles and connect them with supportive resources.
    Clinical Interests:
    Prevention, Wellness, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Youth Disability Advocacy, Care Coordination, Health Promotion, Outreach, and Education.
    Languages Spoken:
    English.
    Affiliations:
    National Association of Social Workers (NASW); Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA).

CAPS Psychiatry Staff

  • Kelley Adams, M.D. Psychiatrist / Central Office
    M.D., University of Tennessee
    Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
    General Psychiatry Residency, Dept of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina Hospitals
    Psychiatry Fellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, University of North Carolina Hospitals
    Clinical Interests:
    Transition-age mental health, lifestyle medicine, multicultural/diversity issues, forensic psychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychiatric Association; American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.
  • David Kersey, M.D. Psychiatrist / Central Office
    M.D., University of Virginia
    Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
    Psychiatry Residency, Yale University
    Fellowship, Student Health Psychiatry Yale University
    Clinical Interests:
    Well-being, mindfulness, LGBTQ issues, serious and persistent mental illness, anxiety, clinical depression.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychiatric Association.

Administrative/Management Staff

  • Reina Juarez, Ph.D. Director / Central Office
    California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles     Bienvenidos! As CAPS Director, I want you to know that it is a privilege being of service to you. CAPS is dedicated to providing student-centered services and programs to our Triton family. Each one of us at CAPS is wholeheartedly invested in your success and want to support you in your strivings towards academic achievement, personal development and being at home in our vibrant, dynamic, multicultural, and innovative campus community. Our human nature, global society and instantaneous connectivity compel us to live in a world where interpersonal integration, networking, and exerting a positive influence on our ecosystem is essential for our well-being and success. I work to foster coherence in our systems where kindness, generosity, compassion, abundance of internal resources and resiliency are a requisite for true empowerment and self-agency for our own good and the good of others. I trust that when we cultivate as a collective a culture of love of learning, ethics, gratitude, altruism, elevation, inclusion, and healthy lifestyles, we may have a positive impact on our campus community to sustain our drive to FLOURISH..
    Clinical Interests:
    Innovative, integrative, empirically-based treatment modalities and evidence based practice in psychology; establishment and maintenance of diverse, inclusive, healthy and thriving living and learning environments; prevention through community outreach and psycho-educational interventions; critical incident and emergency management systems response; trauma and resilience; interpersonal neurobiology; enhancement of psycho-social behavioral capabilities and the evolving Self; developmental passages of young and middle adulthood, partnerships and families; Mindfulness practice and wellness life styles; Psychology and the arts; the psychology of international relations; consultation, leadership and organizational behavior. Psychotherapy approaches include: Psychodynamic Self-Psychology, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Strategic Problem Solving Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Re-decision Therapy, Community and Systems Psychology.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association; Organization of Counseling Center Directors in Higher Education (OCCDHE); Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD); Consultant for California Jurisprudence and Professional Ethics Examination (CJPEE), California Board of Psychology.
  • Monique Balestreri Business and Systems Manager / Central Office CAPS strives to enhance the student experience at UCSD, by providing access to services on campus and in the community. It is our priority to provide a therapeutic and welcoming environment. Your experience at CAPS is important to us and we are interested in your feedback, as we continually work to improve our services. You can help us and contribute to your fellow students by completing our annual Client Experience Survey each May.
    Responsibilities:
    Management of all CAPS non-clinical functions; HIPAA officer; supervision of administrative support staff; business system management; budget management; human resources; credentialing; payroll; EMR and IT support; DSA for department.
  • Judy Goodman Fermin, Ph.D. Training Director / Central Office
    California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego     Hello! As the Training Director at CAPS I have the pleasure of working with students as well as overseeing our training program for Postdoctoral Fellows in Psychology and coordinating the professional training for our staff. When working with students I like to think of the person as a whole, where they come from, what are their personal concerns, goals and values. My areas of interest include first generation college students, multi-ethnic identity, issues of adjustment, spirituality, relationships and self-development.
    Clinical Interests:
    Adjustment and Life Transitions; Managing Depression and Anxiety; Stress Management; Self-esteem; Enhancing Self-efficacy through Communication and Assertiveness training; Women’s Issues; Social Justice; Multiracial/Ethnic Identity and Relationships; Mind/Body/Spirit Connections; International Student Experience; Cultural Sensitivity and Competency. Theoretical orientation integrates cognitive-behavioral, dynamic, and positive psychology.
    Affiliations:
    California Psychological Association; San Diego Psychological Association, CAPS Academic Affairs liaison.
  • Robert Mashman, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. Clinical Director / Central Office
    California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego     Life can be seen as a series of challenges. You will be able to successfully manage many or most of them on your own. But if you should come upon a life problem that seems resistant to solution, we can probably help. Our primary focus is to assist you with the typical challenges that college and graduate students experience. Sometimes students don’t believe that their problem is significant enough to bother talking to a psychologist about, but I encourage you to call for an appointment because unresolved problems can reduce your life satisfaction and personal effectiveness. Conversely, if you have a history of mental health problems and they sometimes interfere with your personal functioning in a big way, then you should also make an appointment so that we can make sure you are getting the assistance that you need while attending UCSD. We have so many great psychologists at CAPS. Review our staff list and see who looks right for you. Most of my time is taken up with administrative activities but if you would like me to assist with a life challenge, I usually have some appointments available.
    Clinical Interests:
    Brief problem-solving psychotherapy; The effectiveness of counseling and psychological interventions; Human mating and evolutionary psychology; The effect of physical appearance on interpersonal interactions; The aesthetic appreciation of manufactured objects.
    Affiliations:
    American Board of Professional Psychology, Diplomate in Clinical Psychology; American Board of Psychological Hypnosis, Diplomate in Clinical Hypnosis; American Psychological Association; UCSD: UCSD Express to Success Steering Committee.
  • Samuel Park, Ph.D. Director of Research & Information Systems / Central Office
    University of California, Santa Barbara     Hello and welcome to UCSD! I have been at CAPS since 2000 and enjoy working with students and the UCSD family. I am a generalist and see students for all concerns and issues. My areas of clinical interest include social adjustment and anxiety, Asian-American mental health, interpersonal relationship issues. In addition to my work with students, I oversee our department research, information systems, and technology efforts. It is a pleasure to serve you.
    Clinical Interests:
    Multicultural counseling; Asian American mental health; Men's issues; Group therapy; Organizational consultation. Theoretical orientation includes psychodynamic, interpersonal, and humanistic approaches.
    Research Interests:
    Asian-American mental health; Mental health disparities research; Clinical outcomes; Men's Issues.
    Affiliations:
    American Psychological Association, Division 45; Asian American Psychological Association. UCSD: Liaison, Campus Recreation, Registrar's Office; CAPS: CAPS Training Committee; Research Committee.

CAPS Research

CAPS is an active participant in multiple research projects. We conduct not only programmatic research, we also engage in IRB-approved studies to examine effective treatments and outcomes for college student populations. Our staff has pubished over 40 articles and has presented numerous symposiums, workshops, and posters at national and regional conferences. Below is a list of active CAPS research projects, consortiums, and publications:

Programmatic Research, Samuel Park (CAPS lead)
CAPS conducts multiple department studies and responds to campus, systewide, and UCOP-level data requests. In addition, we conduct a series of programmatic research to assess client satisfaction, treatment outcomes, and effectiveness. These include:
  • Counseling Experience Survey (annual satisfaction and feedback survey)
  • Learning Outcomes studies (multiple each year)
  • Treatment outcome studies
  • Compliance assessments
Asian American Center on Disparities Research, Samuel Park (CAPS lead)
Since 1978, various presidential commissions have concluded that disparities in mental health were not so much due to racial and ethnic differences in rates of psychopathology but were due to inaccessible and ineffective treatment. Thus, one critical task is to improve therapeutic effectiveness and quality of care for these clients. The mission of the Asian American Center on Disparities Research (AACDR) is focused on this aspect of disparity – ethnocultural factors that influence the effectiveness of treatment. AACDR pursues a research agenda that investigates how cultural factors work to either enhance or mitigate the implementation and effectiveness of evidence-based treatments for Asian American clients. Currently, CAPS and the AACDR is conducting a study on treatment process, outcomes, and disparities for college student populations.
Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH), Samuel Park (CAPS lead)
The Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) is a multi-disciplinary, member-driven, research center and consortium focused on providing accurate and up-to-date information about the mental health of today's college students in order to serve the needs of mental health providers, administrators, researchers, and the public. Part of this collaboration is the implementation and use of the CCAPS-34 outcome measure, which is utilized at CAPS in measuring student change and progress in treatment.
National Research Consortium of Counseling Centers in Higher Education, Samuel Park (CAPS lead)
The National Research Consortium of Counseling Centers in Higher Education, housed at the University of Texas Counseling and Mental Health Center, conducts large scale, national research studies on the mental health issues of college students. Participation in the Research Consortium is open to any U.S. institution of higher education, and membership in the Research Consortium changes for each study that is conducted. Recent studies include Suicide and Risk assessment in college student populations; this study included UCSD students.

CAPS Staff Publications

Ward, E.C. & Besson, D. D. (2013) African American men’s beliefs about mental illness, perceptions of stigma, and help-seeking barriers. The Counseling Psychologist, 41, 359-391.

Castellanos, J., Gloria, A.M., Besson, D., & Clark Harvey, L. (2016). Mentoring Matters: Racial ethnic minority undergraduates’ cultural fit, mentorship, and college and life satisfaction. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 46(2), 81-98.

Trunko, M.E., Rockwell, R. E., Curry, E. , Runfola, C. & Kaye, W. H. (2007). Management of bulimia nervosa. Women's Healh ,3(2), 255-265.

Juarez, R. (1985) . Core issues in psychotherapy with the Hispanic child. Psychotherapy, 22, 441-448.

Koch, G. E. & Nelson K. H. (1999). Assessing trends in student attitudes using CIRP data, 1985-1994. Journal of the First Year Experience & Students in Transition, 11, 7-24

Gagliardi, C. J., Gloria, A. M., Robinson Kurpius, S. E., & Lambert, C. D. (2004). Contextual and Cultural Considerations of Adolescent Substance Use and Abuse. In D. Capuzzi & D. R. Gross (Eds.), Youth at risk: Prevention resources for counselors, teachers and parents (4th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Lambert, C. D. & Robinson Kurpius, S. E. (2004). Relationship of gender role identity and attitudes with images of God. American Journal of Pastoral Counseling,7(2).

Gagliardi, C. J., & Lambert, C. D. (2005) . Ripped, blitzed, smashed potential: substance use and talented at-risk girls. In S. E. Kurpius, B. Kerr, & A. Harkins (Eds.), Handbook for counseling girls and women: Ten years of gender equity research at Arizona State University (Vol 1). Mesa, AZ: Nueva Science Press.

Mashman, R. (1978). The effect of physical attractiveness on the perception of attitude similarity. Journal of Social Psychology, 106, 103-110.

Mashman, R. (1988). The psychological effects of facial disfigurement. California Trial Lawyers Association Forum, October.

Mashman, R. & Stennet, J. (1990). The psychological effects of physical disfigurement. American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts, POF3d, 9, 307-369.

Mashman, R. (1997). An Evolutionary View of Psychic Misery. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 12, 979-998.

Coughlan, P. & Mashman, R. (1999). Once is not enough: repeated exposure to and aesthetic evaluation of an automobile design prototype. Design Studies, 20, 553-563.

Evans, G.W., Allen, K.M., Tafalla, R., & O'Meara, T. (1996). Multiple Stressors: Performance, psychophysiological and affective responses. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 16, 147-154.

Zane, N., Hatanaka, H., Park, S., & Akutsu, P. (1994). Ethnic-specific mental health services: Evaluation of the parallel approach for Asian-American clients. Journal of Community Psychology, 22, 68-81.

Zane, N., Park, S., & Aoki, B. (1999). Development of culturally valid instruments in the evaluation of substance abuse treatment for Asian Americans. In B. K. Yee, N. Mokuau, & S. Kim (Eds.), Developing Cultural Competence in Asian-American and Pacific Islander Communities: Opportunities in Primary Health Care and Substance Use Prevention (CSAP Cultural Competence Series 5) (pp. 61-89). Bethesda, MD: Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

Park, S. (2006). Facing fear without losing face: Working with Asian American men. In M. Englar-Carlson & M. A. Stevens (Eds.), In the Room with Men: A Casebook Approach to Psychotherapy with Men (pp. 151-173). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Park, S., & Manese, J.E. (2008). Training for multicultural competence: A different way of knowing. In J. L. White & S. J. Henderson (Eds.), Best Practices in Multicultural Competency Training (pp. 93-104). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

Park, S. (2010). The face of the Asian American male client: A clinician's assessment. In W. M. Liu, D. K. Iwamoto, & M. H. Chae (Eds.), Culturally Responsive Counseling with Asian American Men (pp. 19-38). New York: Routledge.

Kim, J., Park, S., La, A., Chang, J., & Zane, N. (2016). Counseling services for Asian, Latino/a, and White American students: Initial severity, session attendance, and outcome. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 22(3), 299-310.

Karnik, N., Joshi, S., Paterno, C., Shaw, R. (2007). Subtypes of Pediatric Delirium: A Treatment Algorithm. Psychosomatics, 43, 3.

Phelps, J. S., Albo, M., Dunn, K., & Joseph, A. (2001). Sexual activities, function and needs for services in significantly partnered male veterans, Archives of Sexual Behavior, December, 30(6), 592-602.

Phelps, J. S., Jain, A., & Monga, M. (2001). The coordinated approach to erectile dysfunction: Psychoeducational and pharmacological interventions, International Journal of Impotence Research, 13 (Suppl.5), Abstract. 5.

Monga, M., Jain, A., & Phelps, J. S. (2002). The coordinated approach to erectile dysfunction: Psychoeducational and pharmacological interventions. Journal of Urology, 167(Suppl), A1112.

Phelps, J. S., Monga, M., Jain, A. (2004). The PsychoedPlusMed Approach to Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: The Impact of Combining a Psychoeducational Intervention with Sildenafil. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 30, 305-314.

Burke, B.L., Dunn, C., Atkins, D. & Phelps, J. S. (2004). The Emerging Evidence Base for Motivational Interviewing. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy: An International Quarterly, 18(4).

Phelps, J. (2010). Motivational Interviewing: A Strengths-Based, Affirmative Approach to Change. Naming & Nurturing: The e-newsletter section on Positive Psychology of the American Psychological Association’s Division 17-Society of Counseling Psychology, Summer.

Phelps, J. S., Mendoza Crandal, M., & Juarez, R. (May/June 2013). Effective Suicide Prevention in Higher Education, The California Psychologist, 12-14.

Scalise, D., Sukumaran, N., Merson, E.S., Purcell, C., Grossman, L., Johnson, C., & Eliot, J.F. (2018). A Qualitative Analysis of Early Career Women’s Adjustment to Work in Professional Psychology: Practitioners’ Reflections, Journal of Career Development, 1-19.

Thompson, C. (1996). The oreo cookie: Black on the outside, white on the inside. In T. Dublin (Ed.), Becoming American, becoming ethnic: College students explore their roots. (pp. 183-186). Philadelphia : Temple University Press.

Gillem, A. & Thompson, C., Eds. (2004). Biracial women in therapy: Between the rock of gender and the hard place of race. Binghamton, NY: Haworth.



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