Psychiatric Centers at San Diego

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PCSD's psychologists (Ph.D, Psy.D), certified nurse practitioners (CNP), licensed clinical social workers (LCSW), and marriage-family therapists (MFT) represent a rich mix of areas of expertise, all at the service of our patients and the community.

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	Michele McCarter, Ph.D. With PCSD Since: November 1990 Undergraduate Education: B.A., History, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY Graduate Education: M.A., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA; Ph.D. candidate Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA Special Training/Internship: Psychology Intern, California Psychological Services Center, San Diego, CA License Number: PSY 15322 PCSD Office: Mission Valley


	Rita McCrerey, LCSW With PCSD Since: September 2004 Undergraduate Education: B.A. Social Welfare, San Diego State University Graduate Education: M.S.W., San Diego State University, San Diego, CA M.A., Pastoral Counseling, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA Special Training/Internship: Adults, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Death & Dying, Bereavement, Pastoral Counseling, Step Families/Single Parenting, Divorce Recovery, Gerontology/Aging License Number: LCSW 12880 PCSD Office: East County


	Heather McGinnis, LCSW With PCSD Since: September 2007 Undergraduate Education: BA Psychology, Ithaca College, Ithaca NY Graduate Education: Masters in Social Work, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA Special Training/Internship: Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II, California #RA854707; Adolescent Counseling License Number: LCSW # LCS16122 PCSD Office: Mission Valley


	Carol McGrath, MFT With PCSD Since: October 2002 Undergraduate Education: B.A., Sociology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Graduate Education: M.A., Marital and Family Therapy, California Family Study Center, Encino, CA Special Training/Internship: South Bay Center for Counseling; Foster Family Network. The E.Y.E. STEPS Program (treatment of adolescent sex offenders); Tri-City Medical Center Outpatient Behavioral Health Services. License Number: MFC 35903 PCSD Office: La Jolla


	Christina Morelli, MFT With PCSD Since: June 2004-February 2005; February 2007 Undergraduate Education: B.A., Psychology, University of Southern California (USC). Graduate Education: M.A., Marriage & Family Therapy, University of San Diego (USD). Special Training/Internship: Children/adolescents, Catholic Charities. License Number: MFC 40050 PCSD Office: Carlsbad


	Kari Pearman, MFT With PCSD Since: March 2008 Undergraduate Education: B.A. Sociology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. Graduate Education: M.A., Counseling Psychology, National University, San Diego, CA Special Training/Internship: San Diego Youth and Community Services, YWCA, Palomar Family Counseling. License Number: MFC39192 PCSD Office: San Marcos


	Julie Jones-Putnam, LCSW With PCSD Since: January 1991 Undergraduate Education: B.A., Sociology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Graduate Education: M.A., Social Work, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA License Number: LCS 64732 PCSD Office: San Marcos


	Diana Robbins, Ph.D. With PCSD Since: January 2008 Undergraduate Education: B.S. Psychology, Loyola University, Chicago, Chicago IL Graduate Education: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. M.S., Clinical Psychology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. Special Training/Internships: Clinical Internship: Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, Department of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine (child and adolescent emphasis), San Diego, CA License Number: PSY 23074 PCSD Office: Child and Adolescent Center


	Lindy Robbins, LCSW With PCSD Since: July 2002 Undergraduate Education: B.S. Health Science, California State University, Northridge, CA. Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Santa Monica College. Graduate Education: M.S.W. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Special Training/Internships: Post-Graduate certificate in Intensive Individual Psychotherapy, Smith College, Northampton, MA License Number: LCS12180 PCSD Office: Chula Vista


	Juliet Schmitt, MFT. With PCSD Since: September 2007 Undergraduate Education: B.A. Psychology; Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA Graduate Education: M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA Special Training/Internships: Rady Children's Hospital, Outpatient Psychiatry The Center for Social Services North Coast Counseling San Diego Youth and Community Services, Foster Care Program License Number: MFC 33697 PCSD Office: San Marcos


	Jeffrey Shepard, Ph.D. * Quality Award for Psychologist (2007)* *With PCSD Since: September 2004 Undergraduate Education: B.S., Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado Graduate Education: Ph.D., Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado Special Training/Internships: Biofeedback Geropsychology Post Doctoral Fellowship, Portland, Oregon VAMC Internship-American Lake VAMC - Tacoma, Washington License Number: Psy 19133 PCSD Office: Carlsbad


	Hayley Silverman, Psy.D. Hayley Silverman, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist who works collaboratively with adults, children, and families to achieve positive solutions to relationship, parenting, academic, career, health, and personal concerns. Building on the strengths and experiences that each individual and family brings to psychotherapy, Dr. Silverman helps clients enhance their own abilities to make change in their lives. Tailoring her therapy to the needs and personalities of her clients, Dr. Silverman employs strategies taken from cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, family systems, behavior modification, and psychodynamic therapies. She specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, maladaptive and compulsive behaviors, stress management, women's issues, relationship/marital conflict, parenting and blending family concerns, and child and adolescent behavioral difficulties. Her professional interests include multiculturalism and psychosocial development across the lifespan. With PCSD Since: August 2006 Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology, Minor in Women's Studies. University of Florida, 1999. International Focus: European Women's Studies and Media/Multicultural Psychology. Universite Utrecht, The Netherlands, Winter 1997. Graduate Education: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D)., in Clinical Psychology. Nova Southeastern University, 2004. Masters of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology. Nova Southeastern University, 2001. Special Training/Internships: Post-doctoral Residency. Kaiser Permanente, Department of Psychiatry, San Rafael, CA 2005. Clinical Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship. Kaiser Permanente, Department of Psychiatry, San Diego, CA, 2004 Forensic Psychology Concentration/Specialization. Nova Southeastern University, Public Defender's Office of Broward County, and Broward County Superior Court, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 2000-2003. License Number: Psy 20771 PCSD Office: Rancho Bernardo


	Gloria Solano, R.N., CNS With PCSD Since: September 2003 Undergraduate Education: B.S. Nursing, Northeastern University, Boston, MA Graduate Education: M.S. Nursing, Northeastern University, Boston, MA Special Training/Internships: Board Certified-Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. Internship: Beth Israel Hospital Outpatient Mental Health Department, Boston, MA License Number: RN 505704 PCSD Office: La Jolla


	Denise Trent, NP With PCSD Since: August 2007 Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Chapman University, Orange County, CA Graduate Education: Masters Entry Program in Nursing, 2003-2004. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. Masters of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. Special Training/Education: Psychiatric Internship/Training undertaken at Psychiatric Centers at San Diego and Veteran's Administration Hospital in San Diego. License Number: NP 17563 PCSD Office: Chula Vista


	Marla Vencil, Ph.D. With PCSD Since: May 2003 Undergraduate Education: B.A. Liberal Studies, California State University, Stanislaus, CA. Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. Graduate Education: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology. California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA. Special Training/Internships: Child & Family focus - Vista San Diego Center; Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital-internship and post-doctorate; Current Specialty: Dual Diagnosis License Number: PSY16217 PCSD Office: Mission Valley


	Melanie Vizon, NP With PCSD Since: August 2008 Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA., Bachelor of Science in Nursing, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. Graduate Education: Master's of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Special Training/Education: Psychiatric Internship/Training undertaken at Mental Health America Village/Wellness Center in Long Beach, CA and Psychiatric Hospital of San Diego County. License Number: NP 17396 PCSD Office: Chula Vista


	John Ward, Ph.D., MFT With PCSD Since: March 1998 Undergraduate Education: B.A., Education, Towson State University, Maryland Graduate Education: Ph.D. Counseling Psychology with specialty in Marital and Family Counseling, University for Humanistic Studies, Solana Beach, CA Special Training/Internship: 28 years experience in Psychiatric hospitals, Sheppard-Enoch Pratt in MD, St. Vincent's in NY, Charter in Rancho Bernardo, CA and San Luis Rey in Encinitas, CA; Psychodrama and National Council on Alcoholism training, NY; Cognitive Therapy workshops with Dr. Ellis, Dr. Lazarus, Dr. Beck and Dr. Meichenbaum; NY Society of Ericksonian Psychotherapy and Hypnosis; Family Therapy training with Virginia Satir; taught marital enrichment classes at Palomar College; Overcoming Overeating workshops with Geneen Roth; Group and individual work in Bariatric clinics Charter Women's Program License Number: MFC 31527 PCSD Offices: San Marcos


	Martha Webb, LCSW With PCSD Since: May 2007 Undergraduate Education: BA Psychology, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY. Graduate Education: Master of Social Work, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY. Special Training/Internships: Sharp Mesa Vista Dual Recovery Program, Scripps Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services License Number: LCSW 22604 PCSD Office: East County


	Janet Wright, MFT With PCSD Since: September 2004 Undergraduate Education: B.A., Psychology, Southwest Missouri State University Graduate Education: MA, Counseling Psychology, Southwest Missouri State University License Number: 30992 PCSD Office: Carlsbad


	Janet Young, LCSW With PCSD Since: May 1997 Undergraduate Education: B.A., Multidisciplinary Social Science, Michigan State University Graduate Education: MSW, School of Social Work, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA License Number: LCS12894 PCSD Office: Mission Valley





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