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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Ginger is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
who has been in private practice since 1984. She has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Developmental Psychology, and Professional Certification in Health Management and Fitness Instruction.
Ginger's life has been dedicated to the pursuit of happiness,
understanding and improving the quality of her own as well as other's
lives. She began her quest early and has for over 25 years actively participated in
and continues to study the course of psychology and spirituality.
Ginger has worked in a variety of mental health settings
from social service to hospitals, and in both business and private practice.
She is a California Affiliate provider for The Midwest Center's Attacking Anxiety and Depression Program, the Athena Institute's Searching for Courtship Seminars, as well as Advanced Brain Technologies, The Listening Program.
She is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family
Therapists, Employee Assistance Professionals Association, NSA/SD Speakers Success Program, and The Multi-Cultural Center
for Parenting and Life Skills.
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Relationships
- Counseling
- Coaching/"Ready for Love and Marriage"
Anxiety and Depression
Eating Disorders/Addictive Behaviors
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Learning/Communication Difficulties
Self Disorders/Co-dependency
Life Crisis/Transition
Chronic Physical Illness
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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1984
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Present
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PRIVATE PRACTICE
San Diego and La Jolla, CA
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1989
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1991
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CHARTER HOSPITAL
San Diego, CA
- Coordinator of Outpatient Eating Disorder Program
- Assessment and Referral Counselor
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1986
to
1989
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NEW SOURCE CORPORATE & CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGY CENTER
La Jolla, CA
- Director of Marketing and Public Relations
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1982
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1986
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FAMILY CARE RESOURCE CENTER
San Diego County, CA
- Manager of foster care programs
- Intake coordinator
- Family Counselor
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1980
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1982
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COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH: CRISIS TEAM, JUVENILE CRISIS RESOLUTION
PROGRAM
San Diego, CA
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EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
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2001
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AFFILIATE PROVIDER
Midwest Center / Attacking Anxiety and Depression Program
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2001
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AFFILIATE PROVIDER
Advanced Brain Technologies / The Learning Program
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1996
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AFFILIATE PROVIDER
The Athena Institue / Searching for Courtship
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1989
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO, EXTENSION PROGRAM
Professional Certificate, Health Management/Fitness Instruction
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1984
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MARRIAGE, FAMILY & CHILD COUNSELOR LICENSE
Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, License MFC 19582
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1983
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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
M.A., Counseling Psychology
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1978
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ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY
B.A., Developmental Psychology
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS:
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- Member, National Speakers Association SD/Speakers Success Program
- Member, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
- Member, California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
- Member, Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Membership Co-Chair 1993-1996
- Member, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
- Board Member, Association for the Improvement of Residential Youth Services
- Membership Chairperson, Health Care Communicators of San Diego, 1988
- Staff of the Year Award, Family Care Resource Center, 1983
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PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKING TOPICS:
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- How to Improve Your Life with Love and Marriage
- How to Improve Your Life and Relationships Through Attacking Anxiety and Depression
- How to Improve Your Life and Relationships with Learning and Communication Difficulties
- How to Improve Your Life and Relationships by Being Your Own Detective
- Many other topics available upon request
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