Psychology and Mental Health | ĢƵ /area-of-study/psychology Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:13:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 /wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cropped-ĢƵUniversity-Icon-FullColor-32x32.png Psychology and Mental Health | ĢƵ /area-of-study/psychology 32 32 Mental Health and Criminal Justice: Inside the Crisis, the Science, and the Careers Changing Both /blog/mental-health-and-criminal-justice Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:12:49 +0000 /?p=14538 In 2023, more than 44% of people held in local U.S. jails reported having a history of a mental health condition, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Among women in jail, that figure rose to nearly 69%.[1] In many communities, the criminal justice system has become one of the largest points of contact for […]

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]]> How to Become a Neuropsychologist: 3-Step Guide /blog/how-to-become-a-neuropsychologist Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:12:47 +0000 /?p=14536 Few areas of psychology ask you to understand the brain and the person at the same time. A neuropsychologist may spend one part of the day evaluating memory changes after a stroke, and another helping determine whether attention difficulties stem from ADHD, a learning disorder, or a neurological condition. The work is one of the […]

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]]> Master of Science in Clinical Psychology /clinical-psychology/ms Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:49:17 +0000 /?post_type=program&p=14426 Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Overview Begin Your Journey Toward Becoming a Clinical Psychologist Establish a rigorous foundation in clinical psychology upon which you can build your doctoral future by earning your Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at ĢƵ. Through a practitioner-focused curriculum, you’ll […]

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]]> MaryRose Kaplan /faculty/maryrose-kaplan Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:47:59 +0000 /?post_type=faculty&p=14402 Biography Dr. MaryRose Kaplan holds a Ph.D. in Counseling from Montclair State University, is a licensed mental health counselor, and a certified school counselor. Currently, Dr. Kaplan serves as an adjunct instructor for ĢƵ’s Online Master’s in Clinical Counseling program. Committed to fostering empathy, ethical practice, and cultural competency, Dr. Kaplan offers individualized, constructive […]

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]]> Corrine McIntosh Sako /faculty/corrine-mcintosh-sako Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:38:29 +0000 /?post_type=faculty&p=14067 Biography Dr. Corrine McIntosh Sako (she/her) is a licensed psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist. Born and raised in Sacramento, she has over 20 years of experience helping people with a range of presenting issues, from situational stressors to severe mental health concerns. She has specialized training treating anxiety disorders (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, […]

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]]> Amie Pizzica /faculty/amie-pizzica Wed, 27 May 2026 01:02:59 +0000 /?post_type=faculty&p=13873 Biography Amie Pizzica is a dedicated K-12 school counselor educator with over 20 years of experience fostering student success in public education. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling, a PPS credential, and a teaching credential. Currently, Amie serves as a full-time school counselor at Ramona High School in Riverside, California. She is […]

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]]> Shari Samuel /faculty/shari-samuel Wed, 27 May 2026 01:00:17 +0000 /?post_type=faculty&p=13868 Biography I have had the privilege of working in a variety of mental health settings. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and private practice settings. I have worked with diverse populations within the marriage and family, child and adolescent, individual, groups, and couples populations. I have worked as a professor for graduate […]

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]]> Taffy Gaston /faculty/taffy-gaston Fri, 15 May 2026 00:50:21 +0000 /?post_type=faculty&p=13753 Biography I am located in the greater Chicago area. I have been a professional counselor for over 20 years. I have worked with adult populations in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings. I have also worked for an EAP (Employee Assistance Program), where I conducted clinical assessments, linked clients to various services, and provided crisis counseling. […]

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]]> Oded Shezifi /faculty/oded-shezifi Fri, 15 May 2026 00:46:43 +0000 /?post_type=faculty&p=13748 Biography Oded Shezifi, Psy.D., RPT-S is a licensed psychologist, registered play therapist-supervisor, and a trauma-informed therapist. He serves as an adjunct faculty member in the online MA Clinical Counseling Program at ĢƵ and brings more than two decades of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across private practice, school, community mental […]

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]]> Jacqueline Florian /faculty/jacqueline-florian Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:42:54 +0000 /?post_type=faculty&p=12617 Biography Dr. Jacqueline Florian, PhD, LMFT (ella/she) is an Assistant Professor for the Couple and Family Therapy program at ĢƵ, Los Angeles Campus. Her experiences as a bilingual therapist and second-generation Latina are interwoven with her research, clinical work, and supervision. She has extensive experience working with minoritized communities and immigrant families. Her supervision […]

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]]> 9 MSW Benefits: How a Master of Social Work Creates Meaningful Impact /blog/msw-benefits Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:38:20 +0000 /?p=12276 Maybe you have witnessed a patient discharged from the hospital without stable housing, or a student struggling in school because challenges at home keep spilling into the classroom. In moments like these, the need for skilled social work is clear. A Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares professionals to step into this complex role and […]

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]]> How Long Does It Take to Get a MSW Degree? /blog/how-long-to-get-msw-degree Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:38:18 +0000 /?p=12273 You may already know that a Master of Social Work (MSW) is required for clinical practice and licensure. But many prospective students still ask, “What is an MSW degree,” and what actually determines how long it takes to complete. Think of earning an MSW as choosing between a 5K, a half-marathon, or a full marathon. […]

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