Ronald C. Albucher, M.D.
Director, Counseling and Psychological Services

Education: M.D., University of Michigan Medical School
Residency, University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry
Professional Interests: Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Medication management, Consultation, Professional Education
Personal Interests: Most things outdoors (hiking, running, cycling), cooking, theatre, meditation, reading

Michael Haberecht, M.D.
Associate Director for Clinical Services

Education: M.D., The University of Texas, Houston, Residency, General Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, Residency, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Alejandro M. Martínez, PhD
Senior Associate Director for Consultation and Liaison
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Education:  PhD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Professional Affiliations/Certifications:  American College Health Association, American Psychological Association, Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors
Professional Interests: Student mental health and psychological well-being

Mary Mendoza-Newman, PhD
Assistant Director for Training
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Education: PhD, MS, Clinical Psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto, CA, Predoctoral Internship, UC Davis Counseling Center, Postdoctoral Fellowship, USF Counseling Center.
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: American Psychological Association, ACCTA
Professional Interests: Training and supervision, multicultural and diversity issues, the psychological consequences of reproductive events in women's lives, and professional career development for women of color.
Personal Interests: I enjoy family time, movies, cooking, baking, scrapbooking, and retail therapy (shopping)

Clara S. Adams, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Education:  Masters of Social Work, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA; BA, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: National Association of Social Work, National Association of Social Work, Bay Area Black Association of Social Work
Professional Interests: African American issues, first generation, chemical dependency, self esteem, suicide prevention, ethnic communities, bi-racial identity and relationships.
Personal Interests: Time with my family, watching sports, and gardening

Karin Arizala, Ph.D.
Post Doctoral Fellow

Education: PhD, MS, Counseling Psychology, University of Oregon; Pre-Doctoral Internship, UC Santa Barbara Counseling Services; BA, Government, Cornell University
Professional interests:  Multiculturalism and diversity, gender and sexual identity, LGBTQ issues, working with American Indian/Alaska Native students, identity development, trauma, mindfulness practices, couples therapy, disability and chronic illness issues
Professional affiliations:  American Psychological Association, Society of Counseling Psychology
Personal interests: Spending time with family, hiking, camping, yoga, cooking, music, travel

Brian Brown, M.A.
Predoctoral Intern

Education: M.A, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Professional Interests: Psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal process groups, relationship difficulties, gender and sexuality, and same-sex couples and families.
Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association (APA), APA Division of Psychoanalysis (39), Northern California Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology, The Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, American Group Psychotherapy Association
Personal Interests: Running, hiking, live music, movies, and dining out with friends and family.

Naomi Brown, PhD
Staff Psychologist
License(s): in California PSY 16069; in New York 013413

Education: PhD, Clinical Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: Asian American Psychological Association,  American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, Center for Mindful Eating, Society of Indian Psychologists
Professional Interests: Eating Disorders, Body Image, Mindful Eating; Buddhist Philosophy and Psychology; Meditation Practices from East Asian Traditions; Mind-Body Medicine; Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy; Supporting and Empowering Native American, Asian American and International Students; Teaching, Training, and Supervision

Michelle Burt, MA
Staff Psychologist

Education: BA, University of California, Davis; MA, Clinical Psychology, New School of CA; Counseling Psychology, University of Oregon, (Ph.D. March 2011)
Professional Interests: Multicultural and Diversity Issues, Student Athletes and Performance, Graduate students and work/life balance, First Generation College students, Sexuality and Gender Identity (LGBTQ), Relationship Concerns, Phase of Life Problems, Disordered Eating

Aaron R. Estrada, Ph.D.
Post Doctoral Fellow – Mental Health Promotion

Education: B.A., University of California Santa Cruz; M.S., Clinical Psychology, San Francisco State University; Ph.D., Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology – Clinical Emphasis, University of California Santa Barbara.
Professional Interests: Multicultural and Diversity Issues, Student-Athletes and Sport Psychology, Identity Development, Psychological Assessment, Graduate Students and Work/Life Balance, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Treatment of Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, and Men's Mental Health.
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: American Psychological Association; Society for Clinical Psychology; Society for Personality Assessment.
Personal Interests: Playing and watching sports, Hiking and camping, My dog, Cooking, Travel, Spending time with family and friends.

Dandre DeSandies, EdD
Staff Therapist

Education: AB, Sociology, Dartmouth College; MA, Education, SF State University; EdD, Psychology / Counseling, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Professional Interests: individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, self-development, stress management, CBT, Mindfulness practices
Personal Interests: family, kundalini yoga, gardening, investing, music, art, cooking, African American history, backpacking, community volunteer work, Mindfulness practices

Thomas Ellis, Psy.D
Staff Psychologist
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Education: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute, Berkely, CA; M.A. Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN.; Pre-Doctoral Internship, USF Counseling and Psychological Services; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Counseling and Psychological Services, Stanford university, Palo Alto, CA
Professional Interests: Culture and Diversity, LGBT issues, Sexuality issues ranging from dysfunction to addiction, Chemical Dependency, and religious and spriritual concerns
Personal Interests: Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Dining, Travel, and Pop Culture

Carlos Greaves, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist

Education: MD , Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela, Residency, Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine

Education: Psy.D., California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA.
B.A. in Psychology, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: American Psychological Association
Professional Interests: Gender and sexual identity/LGBTQ community; women's health/mental health;
multiculturalism including multivariate identities; eating disorders; trauma; spiritual concerns and exploration

Education: Psy.D., California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Francisco
Professional Interests: Identity development, subcultural identity, eating disorders, sexual assault survivors, multiculturalism, relationships
Personal interests: Culinary adventures, live music, dancing, outdoor activities, non-traditional communities

Kathy Lee, PhD
Staff Psychologist
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Education: PhD, Clinical Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto, CA, M.A., Psychology, Pepperdine University, Culver City, CA, B.A., Social Ecology with Specialization in Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine, Pre-doctoral Internship, University of Houston – Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of California, Berkeley – Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS).
Professional Interests: Asian/Asian-American mental health, multiculturalism and diversity, clinical training and supervision, professional development for women of color, cultural and ethnic identity development, LGBT and questioning, acculturation, interracial relationships, treatment of mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss.

Kevin Lee, MD
Psychiatry Resident

Education:  M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas. Residency, Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.

Professional Interests:  Depression and anxiety disorders, medication management, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, relationship difficulties

Sheila Levin, MFT
Staff Therapist
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Education: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University. Master of Arts in Education, Special Interest in Counseling and Administration, San Francisco State University. AA/BA Theatre Arts, American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).
Professional Interests: Dual Diagnosis, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues, Crisis Intervention, University Student Mental Health, Program Planning and Evaluation.
Personal Interests: Music, theatre, writing, hiking, dogs, bargain hunting, spending time with family.

Oliver Lin, PhD
Staff Psychologist
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Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Biola University
MA in Clinical Psychology, Biola University
BA in Human Biology, Stanford University
Professional Interests: Emotional growth and development, cross cultural issues, spiritual concerns / exploration

 

Yen-Jui (Ray) Lin, M.S.
Pre-doctoral Intern

Education:  MS, Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA.
Professional Affiliations/Certifications:  Asian American Psychological Association;  American Psychological Association.
Professional Interests:  Cross-cultural counseling; positive psychology and strength-based practice; international students; Asian & Asian American issues; LGBT-affirmative therapy; computer-based interventions; spirituality and existential concerns/exploration.
Personal Interests: Travel; watching movies; being close to nature; enjoying arts, cultures, and food; yoga and swimming; spending time with loved ones.

Lara Panish, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist
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Education: Psy.D., M.A. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda, CA, B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: American Psychological Association
Professional Interests: Student mental health, personal growth and identity development, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss

Bina Patel, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist

Education: MD: Indiana University School of Medicine, Residency: University of Michigan Hospitals, Fellowship: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Professional Affiliations/Certifications:  Board Certifications in Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Professional Interests Adolescent/Young Adult Development; College Mental Health

Sujata Patel, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist

Education: BA, Human Biology, MA, Sociology, Stanford University. MD, Indiana University School of Medicine.  Residency in General Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical Center. Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stanford University. Professional Affiliations/Certifications: Board certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. Professional Interests: working with students transitioning into and out of college and graduate school, mental health issues in the South Asian community, psychotherapy and medication management for depression and anxiety.

Gail Prichard, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Education: MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship and Residency, University of California San Francisco
Diplomat American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: American Psychiatric Association,  Northern California Psychiatric Society, American Medical Women's Association

Linda Suk, LCSW
Case Manager
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Education:   M.S.W., University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Anthropology,University of California, Irvine
Professional Affiliations: National Association of Social Work
Professional Interests: Integrated approach to mental health and wellness, multicultural and diversity issues, solution oriented counseling. 
Personal Interests: native gardening, watching foreign film, going on nature walks

Julie Tinklenberg, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist

Education: BS and MS, Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, MD, University of California, Davis, CA, Residency, Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
Board Certification, Adult Psychiatry
Professional Interests: Treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, self psychology, issues of individuation
Personal Interests: Backpacking, playing volleyball, spending time with family and friends

Raziya S Wang, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist

Education: MD,  New York University School of Medicine,  New York, NY, Internship, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Residency, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: Board certified in adult psychiatry, Member of American Psychiatric Association, Northern California Psychiatric Society
Personal Interests:  Asian/Asian American issues, depression, anxiety, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies, personal development issues, cultural/diversity issues, medication management.

Amy Wilkinson, MSW
Case Manager

Education: MSW, UNC Chapel Hill;
Post-graduate fellowship with UC Berkeley;
Graduate certification in substance abuse treatment from UNC Chapel Hill; BA English Literature UNC Greensboro
Professional interests: Crisis and recovery process, identity development, social justice, mindfulness-based therapies, Existential and Jungian-informed therapies. Professional affiliations: National Association of Social Workers
Personal Interests: film, fiction, music, art, yoga, dance, hiking, biking, meditation and mindfulness

Meridee Wilson, Psy.D
Staff Psychologist
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Education: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology - CSPP @ Alliant International University, San Francisco, CA; B.A. in Psychology - Yale University, New Haven, CT
Professional Affiliations/Certifications: American Psychological Association
Professional Interests:  personal empowerment, identity development and identity shifts, focusing on solutions, LGBTQ-affirmative therapy, couples counseling, relationship/friendship difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief/loss
Personal Interests:  crafting and DIY projects, photography, politics, reading blogs, and spending time with loved ones

Elissa "Liz" Woodruff, MS
Predoctoral Intern

Education:  MS, Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas; PhD (anticipated August 2012), Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
Professional interests: Relational/psychodynamic psychotherapy, women's issues, feminist therapy, eating, exercise, and body image disorders in both men and women, body image concerns for women of color, personal empowerment, emotional growth, gender and sexual identity (LGBTQ), relationship concerns

Professional affiliations: American Psychological Assocation, Society of Counseling Psychology, Society for the Psychology of Women
Personal interests: music, camping, hiking & running, sunshine, museums, musicals, exploring the city, coffee and good conversation

Laurel Zappert Banks, Psy.D
Staff Psychologist
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Education: Psy.D and MS in Clinical Psychology, PGSP-Stanford Psy.D Consortium; B.A., Psychology and Economics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association
Professional Interests: Mental health and wellness, sports psychology, LGBTQ and questioning, diversity issues, relationship problems, professional development for women, clinical training and supervision, treatment of
eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma
Personal Interests: Spending time with family and friends, swimming, and traveling

Jerlaine C. Ewing, BA
Administrative Manager

Education: BA, Health Services Administration, Saint Mary's College, Moraga, CA
Professional Interests: Maintaining a standard of providing excellent customer service and support to students and staff. 
Personal Interests:  spending time with family, friends and three dogs. Car enthusiast, community volunteer

Kristin Ranieri
Administrative Associate

Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my children, including watching them play softball and baseball

Jovita Vasquez
Administrative Associate

Personal Interests: Enjoy spending time with family, traveling and decorating