Professional Development: Growing Counseling Skills
Introduction
According to the Every Child Succeeds Act, school psychologists are school-based mental health professionals, along with other Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) providers and clinical providers. School psychologists are trained to provide multifaceted mental health services to students and families in settings, such as:
- Community-based day treatment or residential clinics and hospitals
- Independent private practice, as a Licensed Educational Psychologists
- Juvenile justice programs
- Public schools
- Charter schools
- Private schools
- Preschools
- School-based health and mental health centers
- School district administration offices
- Universities
Possessing the scope of practice to provide mental health services, in theory, does not mean one can provide these services proficiently without ongoing training. Choosing professional development is essential to professional competence and reduced liability. It is crucial for school districts to support school psychologists’ involvement in professional development opportunities to grow their skills to deliver mental health services. The purpose of this document is to present a list of presenters/trainers who have completed a CASP survey on topics related to counseling in an educational setting. Section I in this resource is a list of topics related to mental health services and counseling along with presenters who indicated they can provide training on the topic. A Subject Index shows all topics. The topics are bookmarked so the reader has easy access to topics of interest. Section II is a list of professionals who report wiliness to provide mentoring, consultation, and supervision to school psychologists desiring to grow their counseling skills.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is intended to be a general summary of information for public use. The California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) makes no representations of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability concerning the information or services provided by the individuals listed. Individuals have voluntarily submitted information to this site as a reference source for districts, families, and other organizations. It is recommended that due diligence is taken by the user to ensure individuals have the appropriate licensing, training, and any other items needed by the hiring company/person. In no event will CASP be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from interactions with these individuals.
Advice when vetting presenters:
CASP has not vetted these presenters, mentors, consultants, and supervisors. The responsibility for vetting the presenters, mentors, consultants, and supervisors is on the LEA contracting with these individuals.
The following are some examples of questions you can ask or consider when vetting presenters:
- What are you looking for? (for the LEA)
- Who is your audience? (for LEA)
- What type of workshops do you offer? What has been your feedback? (for LEA)
- What are the goals of your workshop, what problem are you trying to address? (for LEA)
- Request CV or Resume
- What topics have you presented on before?
- How many times have you presented on this specific topic? (where, conferences, references)?
- What are your credentials?
- What is your experience with this topic?
- What are the references for your materials?
- Are you currently practicing on the topic?
- What are your lived experiences, are you comfortable with sharing your lived experiences? (for example, if on a panel)
- What is your theoretical framework?
Subject Index
Use the Subject Index to find the topic of interest. Click on the topic, and the document will automatically scroll to the content area. Presenters and their contact information on the following counseling related topics.
Section I: Topics & Presenters/Trainers
| Topic | Presenter/Trainer | Credential/License | Contact info | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Anxiety in Children | Maya Anderson | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | maya@resilientmindscollective.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Anxiety in Children | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Anxiety in Children | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Anxiety in Children | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Anxiety in Children | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Anxiety in Children | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Attachment and Healthy Relationships | Maya Anderson | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | maya@resilientmindscollective.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Attachment and Healthy Relationships | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Attachment and Healthy Relationships | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Blindness/ Visual Impairment & Mental Wellness | May Nguyen | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | may@resilientmindscollective.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) | Michael Hass | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor | michaelrhass@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Counseling the Suicidal Student | Wesly Sims | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | wesleys@ucr.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Counseling the Suicidal Student | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Counseling the Suicidal Student | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Counseling the Suicidal Student | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Comprehensive Family Engagement Support Services (akin to WRAP Services) | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Comprehensive Family Engagement Support Services (akin to WRAP Services) | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Crisis/ Suicide Intervention | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Crisis/ Suicide Intervention | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Crisis/ Suicide Intervention | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Crisis/ Suicide Intervention | Richard Lieberman & Stephanie Murray | School Psychologist & licensed | ||
| Cultural Responsive Counseling | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Cultural Responsive Counseling | Emily Fisher | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | emily.fisher@lmu.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Cultural Responsive Counseling | Lorran Garrison | School Psychologist | LNGarrison@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person (depends) |
| Cultural Humility | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Cultural Humility | Emily Fisher | School Psychologist | emily.fisher@lmu.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Cultural Humility | Lorran Garrison | School Psychologist | LNGarrison@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Depression in children | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Depression in children | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Depression in children | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Depression in children | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person | |
| Engagement and motivation | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Engagement and motivation | Wesley Sims | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | wesleys@ucr.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Executive Functioning | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Executive Functioning | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Family Counseling/Training | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Family Counseling/Training | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Family Counseling/Training | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Goal writing, progress monitoring in counseling | Wesley Sims | wesleys@ucr.edu | Virtual, In-person | |
| Goal writing, progress monitoring in counseling | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Goal writing, progress monitoring in counseling | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Goal writing, progress monitoring in counseling | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Group Counseling | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Group Counseling | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| LGBTQ+ counseling issues | Emilluy Fisher | School Psychologist | emily.fisher@lmu.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| LGBTQ+ counseling issues | Cynthia Olaya | School Psychologist | cynthia.olaya76@gmail.com | In-person |
| LGBTQ+ counseling issues | Katie Pettersen | School Psychologist | KatieLPettersen@gmail.com | Virtual, In Person |
| Mental health services in schools | Maya Anderson | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | maya@resilientmindscollective.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Mental health services in schools | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Mental health services in schools | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Mental health services in schools | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Mental health services in schools | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Mindfulness | Emily Fisher | School Psychologist | emily.fisher@lmu.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Mindfulness | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Mindfulness | Cynthia Olaya | School Psychologist | cynthia.olaya76@gmail.com | In-person |
| Mindfulness | Katie Raher | School Psychologist | katie@constantloveandlearning.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Mindfulness | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Motivational Interviewing (MI) | Wesley Sims | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | wesleys@ucr.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Motivational Interviewing (MI) | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) | Misty Bonta & Frances Beckman | School Psychologist/Licensed Educational Psychologist & Licensed Social Worker | getpsychedsd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) | Emily Fisher | School Psychologist | emily.fisher@lmu.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) | Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) | Michael Hass | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor | michaelrhass@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) | Cynthia Olaya | School Psychologist | cynthia.olaya76@gmail.com | In-person |
| Trauma Focused Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Trauma Focused Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Promoting Wellness & Resilience | Maya Anderson | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | maya@resilientmindscollective.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Promoting Wellness & Resilience | Stephanie D’Costa | School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist | Stephanie.Dcosta.phd@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Promoting Wellness & Resilience | Emily Fisher | School Psychologist | emily.fisher@lmu.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Promoting Wellness & Resilience | Michael Hass | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor | michaelrhass@gmail.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Promoting Wellness & Resilience | Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com | Virtual, In-person |
| Promoting Wellness & Resilience | Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu | Virtual, In-person |
| Promoting Wellness & Resilience | Cynthia Olaya | School Psychologist | cynthia.olaya76@gmail.com | In-person |
Section II: Mentoring, Consultation & Supervision
Mentoring is when someone shares their knowledge, skills, and experience with another to help them progress. This tends to be an informal relationship. Typically, the mentor relationship is between a student or newly credentialed school psychologist or a school psychologist/LEPs in a new role and a seasoned school psychologist. The following professionals are willing to mentor others.
| Maya Anderson | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | maya@resilientmindscollective.com |
| Misty Bonta | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | getpsychedsd@gmail.com |
| Emily Fisher | School Psychologist | emily.fisher@lmu.edu |
| Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com |
| Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com |
| Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu |
| Heather Lutz | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | heather.lutz@sduhsd.net |
| Cynthia Olaya | School Psychologist | cynthia.olaya76@gmail.com |
| Katie Pettersen | School Psychologist | KatieLPettersen@gmail.com |
| Wesley Sims | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | wesleys@ucr.edu |
| Jean Ramage | School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker | jeanramage@verizon.net |
Consultation is the act of exchanging information and opinions about something in order to reach a better understanding of it or to make a decision, or a meeting for this purpose. The following professionals are willing to make themselves available for consultation.
| Maya Anderson | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | maya@resilientmindscollective.com |
| Misty Bonta | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | getpsychedsd@gmail.com |
| Emily Fisher | School Psychologist | emily.fisher@lmu.edu |
| Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com |
| Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com |
| Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu |
| May Nguyen | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | may@resilientmindscollective.com |
| Katie Raher | School Psychologist | katie@constantloveandlearning.com |
| Cynthia Olaya | School Psychologist | cynthia.olaya76@gmail.com |
| Jean Ramage | School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker | jeanramage@verizon.net |
| Heather Lutz | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | heather.lutz@sduhsd.net |
Supervision, as defined by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), is a formal relationship with specific legal and ethical considerations. Any licensed mental health professional who provides supervision (whether as a primary supervisor or other supervisor) to any person gaining hours of experience toward LMFT, LCSW or LPCC licensure is required by law, along with the supervisee, to complete an agreement within 60 days of the commencement of supervision. See the BBS website for further information. The following professionals reported willingness to provide clinical supervision, as defined by the BBS.
| Maya Anderson | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | maya@resilientmindscollective.com |
| Misty Bonta | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | getpsychedsd@gmail.com |
| Michael Giambona | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | GMKpsychologicalservices@gmail.com |
| Lynn Jimenez | School Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker | lynn@connectflowgrow.com |
| Heather Lutz | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist | heather.lutz@sduhsd.net |
| Zach Maupin | School Psychologist, Licensed Educational Psychologist | zamaupin@chapman.edu |
| Jean Ramage | School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker | jeanramage@verizon.net |
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