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Managers

Ronald C. Albucher, M.D.Completed specialized training in the area of gender and sexual identity
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
Residency, General Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, Residency, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine

 

 

 

Alejandro M. Martínez, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Director for Consultation and Liaison
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Education:  Ph.D., University of Michigan
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, Ph.D.Completed specialized training in the area of gender and sexual identity
Assistant Director for Training
PSY18856

Education: Ph.D., M.S., Clinical Psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, 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)


Clinicians

Laurel Zappert Banks, Psy.D.Completed specialized training in the area of gender and sexual identity
Staff Psychologist
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Education: Psy.D. and M.S. in Clinical Psychology, PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium; B.A., Psychology and Economics, Cornell University
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

 

Naomi Brown, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist
PSY 16069 California; 013413 New York

Education: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
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

 

Lindsay Ellch, Psy.D.Completed specialized training in the area of gender and sexual identity
Staff Psychologist  PSY 26554

Education: PsyD,  Adler School of Professional Psychology;  Pre-Doctoral Internship, Emory University Counseling and Psychological Services; Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Stanford University
Professional Affiliations:  American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, American College Health Association. 
Professional Interests:  Wellness and strengths-based treatment, multiculturalism and diversity, anxiety and stress management, gender and sexual identity/LGBTQ community, depression, mindfulness, identity development, transitional issues, grief and loss, relationship issues
Personal Interests: Spending time with friends and family, fiction, food, the outdoors, music and travel
 
 

Thomas Ellis, Psy.DCompleted specialized training in the area of gender and sexual identity
Staff Psychologist
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Education: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology,  The Wright Institute; M.A. Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas.; Pre-Doctoral Internship, USF Counseling and Psychological Services; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Counseling and Psychological Services, Stanford University
Professional Interests: Culture and diversity, LGBT issues, sexuality issues ranging from dysfunction to addiction, chemical dependency, and religious and spiritual concerns
Personal Interests: Musical theater, dance, fine dining, travel, and pop culture

 

Isela Garcia, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Education: Master of Social Work, University of Southern California, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, University of Southern California, BA in Sociology, UC Berkeley
Professional Affiliations: National Association of Social Workers.
Professional Interests: Identity development and self-esteem, empowerment and resilience among Latinos and people of color, experiences of first generation college students, relationship concerns, treatment of mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss.
Personal Interests: Enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and listening to music.

 

Carlos Greaves, M.D.Completed specialized training in the area of gender and sexual identity
Staff Psychiatrist

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

 

 

 

Inge Hansen, Psy.DCompleted specialized training in the area of gender and sexual identity
Program Manager for Weiland Health Initiative
PSY18863

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

 

 

Ashwini Lal, Psy.D
Staff Psychologist
PSY26331

Education: PsyD, MA Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Predoctoral Internship; Northport VA Medical Center, Postdoctoral Residency; California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine
Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association (APA), National Register or Health Service Psychologists
Professional Interests: College mental health, depression/anxiety, behavior change, loss/bereavement, crisis intervention, health and primary care psychology, identity development
Personal Interests: Martial arts, kayaking, exercise, time with friends and family, reading

Kathy Lee, PhD
Staff Psychologist
PSY18989

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, 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.

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  

 

 

Deborah Nazarian, PhD
Staff Psychologist
PSY24414

Education: PhD and MS in Clinical Psychology, Syracuse University; Predoctoral Internship, VA Palo Alto Health Care System; Postdoctoral Fellowship, VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Professional Affiliations: International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS); American Psychological Association (APA)
Professional Interests: Trauma/post traumatic stress disorder, stress management, treatment of depression, anxiety and relationship issues, health psychology
Personal Interests: Spending time with family and friends, yoga, music and being in nature

Meredith Parker, Psy.D
Staff Psychologist
PSY23771

Education: PsyD,  CSPP Alliant International University, BA in Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association
Professional Interests: Mental Health and Wellness, strengh based approaches, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship issues, mindfulness, identity development.
Personal Interests: Spending time with family and friends, food, travel, and outdoor activities.

 

 

Bina Patel, M.D. Completed specialized training in the area of gender and sexual identity
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

 

 

Nicole Redzic, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist
PSY26259

Education: Psy.D., PGSP-Stanford Consortium; M.A., Northwestern University
Predoctoral Internship: UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services; Postdoctoral Fellowship: Children’s Hospital Oakland
Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, Northern California Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Northern California Society for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Professional Interests: college mental health, adolescent and young adult development, prevention and outreach, anxiety and mood difficulties, relationship concerns, eating disorders, conversion disorders, positive psychology’s application to health and wellness, integrative psychotherapy, multiculturalism, mindfulness

 

Nicole Ridout, Psy.D
Staff Psychologist
PSY26431

Education: PsyD, Clinical Psychology, CSPP Alliant International University; Pre-Doctoral internship, CSU San Marcos Student Health and Counseling Services; Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Sonoma State University Counseling and Psychological Services.
Professional Affiliations: San Francisco Psychological Association (SFPA)
Professional Interests: University student mental health, performance and sports psychology, relationship problems, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s issues, perfectionism.
Personal Interests: Hiking, traveling, spending time with loved ones and relaxing outside.

 

Joy Rusmintratip, M.D.
Staff Psychiatrist

Education: MD, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Residency, Stanford University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Mood & anxiety disorders, student mental health & psychological well-being, mind-body medicine
Personal Interests: Mindfulness, spending time with loves ones, travel and food

 

 

 

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, LCSWCompleted specialized training in the area of gender and sexual identity
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


Support Staff

Jerlaine C. Ewing, B.A.
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

 

 

 

 

 


Trainees

Kori Bennett
Postdoctoral Fellow

Education:  Psy.D., M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Indianapolis; Predoctoral Internship, Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship Program.
Professional Affiliations:  Association for the Psychoanalysis of Culture and Society, Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, APA Division 39 (Psychoanalysis), APA Division 44 (Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues)
Professional Interests:  Identity intersectionality, relationship patterns, issues impacting gender and sexual minority and first generation college students, mindfulness, perfectionism
 
 
 

Christine Chih-Ting Chang
Predoctoral Intern

Education: Ed.M. Human Development and Psychology, Harvard University, B.A. in Sociology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Professional Interests: Culture and diversity; adjustment and transition issues; relationships and interpersonal concerns; loss and grief; trauma; meaning-making process; treatment of depression and anxiety; mindfulness-based intervention; group therapy.
Personal Interests:  Cooking, fine dining, running, experiental theater, drawing and writing
 
 
 

Iris Hsiao-Jung Lin, M.S.
Predoctoral Intern

Education: M.A. and ED.M., Counseling Psychology, Columbia University; M.S., Clinical Psychology, PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium; B.A., History and Women's Studies, National Taiwan University
Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association, Asian American Psychosocial Association
Professional Interests: Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, mindfulness, multiculturalism and diversity, international students, relationship issues, identity development, cross-cultural issues
Personal Interests:Tennis, swimming, traveling, film and spending time with family
 

 

 

Virgil Moorehead Jr.
Postdoctoral Fellow

Education: Psy.D. The Wright Institute, Predoctoral Internship University of Michigan, B.A., UC Davis
Professional Affiliations: Society of Indian Psychologists
Professional Interests: Brief therapy, American Indian mental health, multicultural issues, first generation college students, community psychology
Personal Interests:Exercise, reading, traveling, spending time with friends and family, especially like SF Giants games. 

 

 

Jessica Payton
Predoctoral Fellow

Education: M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA; M.A. in Religion and Culture, Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada 
Professional Affiliations:  American Psychological Association, APA Division 56, Trauma Psychology Association for Women in Psychology
Professional Interests: Mood disorders, trauma, women's issues, military issues, spiritual concerns, and holistic well-being
Personal Interests:Spending time with loved ones, distance running, drinking coffee, practicing yoga, traveling, eating good food, and petting puppies.