Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Private Practice, San Diego, CA (1983-Present) 
• Clinical Instructor (Voluntary Appointment), Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA (2000-2018)
• Retired Faculty, Graduate School of Social Work, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA (1987-2007)
• Faculty, San Diego State University Foundation (1995, 1998, 1999, 2000)
• Off-Site Clinical Supervisor for Pre-Licensure Staff (spanning 1990-2011)
  San Diego community agencies and hospitals and school districts including Scripps Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, San Diego Hospice, Aging and Independent Services,  Vista Unified School District, New Alternative Adolescent Treatment Center, YMCA,  Episcopal Community Services, Elderlink, Silverado Senior Living, Bayside Rehabilitation Center, Psychiatric Management Resources, Children’s Hospital Family Violence Program, Salvation Army Door of Hope, Jary Barreto Crisis Center, Dignita Hospice, San Diego Youth and Community Services, Alzheimer’s Association, Turning Point Crisis Center, Casa Cornelia Law Center, Jewish Family Service, and Sharp Hospital Hospice 
• Clinical Staff Consultant (spanning 1990-2009)
  San Diego community agencies and or hospitals including Jewish Family Service, Clinical Counseling Department, Southern Caregivers Resource Center, McAlister Institute, Children’s Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry, San Diego Advocates for Youth, Counseling Program, Walden Family Services, Age Concerns, Maternal and Infant Services, Catholic Charities 
• Field Instructor, Graduate School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley, CA (1979-1980)
• Clinical Staff (1976-1986)
  Catholic Community Services, Counseling Dept., San Diego, CA (1985-1986); Kaiser Permanente, Dept. of Psychiatry, San Diego, CA (1983-1985); Shoal Creek Hospital, Austin, TX (1981-1982); Child and Family Service, Austin, TX (1980-1981); Jewish Family Service of the Greater East Bay, Oakland, CA (1976-1980)
  
  

AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• Graduate Professor of the Year, College of Health and Human Services, San Diego State University, Student Council Award (May 2005)
  
• Outstanding Faculty Award, Graduate Level, School of Social Work, San Diego State University (May 2003)
  
• Clinical Social Worker of the Year, California Society of Clinical Social Work, San Diego Chapter (2001)
  
• Graduate Professor of the Year, Student Council Award, College of Health and Human Services, San Diego State University (May 2000)
  
• Outstanding Faculty Award of the Month, Graduate Level, School of Social Work, San Diego State University (May 1996) 
  
• Outstanding Faculty Award, Graduate Level, School of Social Work, San Diego State University (1995)
  
• Outstanding Faculty Award, Graduate Level, School of Social Work, San Diego State University (1992)
• Graduate Fellowship, Administration on Aging, Federal Government (1975-76)
  
• Graduate Fellowship, Administration on Aging, Federal Government (1974-75)
  
  

LECTURES

• “Understanding Adult Development in Clinical Practice,” California Society for Clinical Social Work, San Diego, CA (November 2008)
  
• “Cross Cultural Awareness in the Therapeutic Relationship,” The San Diego Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, San Diego, CA (March 2007)
• “Cross Cultural Awareness in the Clinical and Supervisory Relationship,” San Diego State University School of Social Work, Office of Fielding Education, San Diego, CA (October 2006)
• “Countertransference,” San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center, San Diego, CA (April 2005)
• “Introduction to Understanding ‘Objective’ Countertransference,” Children’s Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry, San Diego, CA (June 2004)
• “Understanding and Using Your Countertransference,” Kaiser Permanente, Outpatient Psychiatry, San Diego, CA (November 2003)
• “Working More Effectively With ‘Difficult’ Clients,” Bayside Community Clinic, San Diego, CA (January 2003)
• “Working More Effectively with the ‘Difficult’ Adult Client,” National Association of Social Workers, Irvine, CA (January 2002)
• “Transference and Countertransference  in Case Management with the Chronically Mentally Ill,” Telecare, San Diego, CA (August 2001)
• “Countertransference,” San Diego Regional Medical Center, San Diego, CA (January 2001)
• “Countertransference: Identification, Management, and Use,” San Diego State University Office of Continuing Education, San Diego, CA (February 2000)
• Co-coordinator and presenter, “Associate Clinical Social Work Supervisor Certification Program,” San Diego State University Office of Continuing Education, San Diego, CA (October 1999, March 2000, October 2000, February 2001, October 2001, October 2002)
• Clinical case presentation, Gifford Mental Health Clinic, University of California, San Diego, CA (March 1999)
• “Working More Effectively with the Difficult Client,” San Diego State University Office of Continuing Education, Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, La Jolla, CA (November 1998, March 2001)
• “Introduction to the DSMIV,” San Diego Youth and Community Services (SAY), San Diego, CA (October 1998)
• “Understanding and Assessing Adult Developmental Processes and its Application to Practice,” California Society for Clinical Social Work, San Diego, CA (May 1998)
• “Process Recording as an Educational Tool,” Office of Field Education, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA (Fall 1997-2001)
• “Countertransference in Working with the Elderly Disabled Population,” Age Concerns, San Diego, CA (Spring 1996)
• “Adult Development,” Sharp Hospital Social Service Department, San Diego, CA (Spring 1994)
• Speaker of the Month, “The Psychology of Menopause: Menopause within its Developmental Context,” Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, La Jolla, CA (Spring 1994)
•  “Psychological Responses to Menopause,” San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute, San Diego, CA (Fall 1993)
• “Borderline Personality Disorder: Theory and Treatment,” Sharp Hospital Social Service Department, San Diego, CA (Spring 1991)
• Clinical case presentation, University of California, Gifford Mental Health, San Diego, CA (Spring 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994)
• Clinical case discussant, Springall Academy, San Diego, CA (Spring 1989, 1990)
• “Women’s Reactions to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Early Motherhood,” Mission Bay Hospital for Childbirth Association and Planned Parenthood staff (Fall 1985)
• “Perspectives on Homosexuality,” Counseling Psychology Department, University of Texas, Austin, TX (November 1981)
• “Middle Age Emotional Adjustment,” Jewish Family Service of the Greater East Bay, Oakland, CA (February 1979)
• “Adolescent Development,” Jewish Family Service of the Greater East Bay, Oakland, CA (March-May 1978)
• “Emotional Adjustment to Old Age,” Jewish Family Service of the Greater East Bay, Oakland, CA (November 1977)