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WORK EXPERIENCE

Family Therapist-Private Practice - 1994 to Present
Concentration on building personal and professional relationships
Clinical psychotherapy offices in Culver City, Sherman Oaks & Downtown LA

Group Facilitator and Teacher – 1997 to Present
University of Judaism, Extension Program, Faculty Member
Guide mental health students through complex counseling issues
using various techniques such as role play, discussion and “pop quiz”

Start-Up Company – 1971-1987
Kaplan Test Prep (formerly Stanley H. Kaplan Education Center)
Co-founded first west coast school that grew into a multi-million dollar International
Corporation specializing in preparing students for entrance exams for graduate school
and licensing programs

Speaker

California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Empowerment Day; Stress
The Anderson School of Business and Management, UCLA, 1998, Management
Seminars to reduce stress for the purpose of professional and academic development:

Johnson and Higgins, Los Angeles, CA

Kiwanis Club of America, Los Angeles, CA

UCLA Orientation Day, Transfer Students Association

Toastmaster International presentations, won numerous local and area contests

WRITING

Published mental health articles and newsletters; co-author of a published article
“How to Find a Good Therapist…When your Marriage is on the Rocks”

Participated in writing a book about the legacy of solid family relationships in process

Currently writing a book on the legacy of solid family foundation

EDUCATION

UCLA Trained Couples Therapist, 1995
Marriage and Family Therapist Ca. Lic #MFC 31972
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Clinical Child Development Intern
Masters of Arts, Psychology, California Graduate Institute, 1990
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles, 1987

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
University of California, Los Angeles Alumni-Lifetime membership
Bruin Professionals
Rotary LA5
Member—American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists