Campbell Teen & Family Therapy

Please join me in welcoming our newest team member! Sarah Press, ACSW! https://www.campbellteenfamilytherapy.com/sarahs-corner.html

Introducing the newest member of our team! Sharmaine Cardenas, ACSW! Sharmaine Cardenas, ACSW [email protected] (408) 628-0532-main office... (408) 548-7546-direct line Telehealth Video Conferencing Link: https://doxy.me/asafespacefortherapy Associate Clinical Social Worker, # 97169 Supervised by Ingrid Higgins, LMFT and Tricia Peterson, LMFT Sharmaine Cardenas is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. Sharmaine graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Masters in Social Work. She completed her undergraduate work also with California State University, Northridge earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Justice and Social Welfare. Prior to her registration as an associate clinician, she worked from 2017-2018 as a Registered Behavioral Technician for youth on the Autism Spectrum. She did volunteer work for several non-profits serving children from 2015-2017. From 2018-2019 she also worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker Intern for Los Angeles Unified School District and from 2019-2020 she took on a Social Work role with both Kaiser Permanente and Healthcare Partners (later Optum Care). Sharmaine is bicultural, Southeast Asian and Latinx. Her diversity and cultural awareness allows her to easily connect with people from many different backgrounds. Sharmaine has experience working with individuals who have experienced varying degrees of trauma and is able to work with a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-injuring behaviors, family problems, grief and loss, and support families with life skills in managing Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is passionate about helping navigate youth and their families towards a path of healing and fulfillment. Sharmaine’s therapeutic style is integrative, she draws from different disciplines to provide clients with a customizable treatment plan that is unique as the individual who comes in seeking her help wholeheartedly. She draws heavily from Family Systems Theory, Solution-Focused methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She keeps a person first, language and strengths-based perspective while holding space in a way that is safe and full of cultural humility when providing services. She incorporates mindfulness, meditation, and empathy and works hard to match a therapeutic style to the needs of her clients. In her free time, Sharmaine enjoys gardening, reading, and trying new foods.

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I am happy to announce that we are offering In Person Appointments as well as Tele-health!

Therapist Spotlight, Ingrid Higgins! Ingrid Higgins graduated with honors from Santa Clara University with a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology (an intensive 78-quarter unit Master of Arts program for students seeking to meet California Marriage and Family Therapy licensing requirements). She completed her undergraduate work at Bethany University earning her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Addiction Studies. In 2005 Ingrid became a Registered Addiction Special...ist. In 2006 she became a licensed Marriage Family Therapist (MFC 43950). In 2011 she became a Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator. Ingrid is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and skilled in treating trauma. Her variety of skills enables her to effectively treat a wide range of problems, including eating disorders, abuse, depression, anxiety, drug/alcohol use, low self esteem, trauma victims and self harming clients. She has worked for non-profit agencies including Future Families, CHAC (Community Health Awareness Counsel), has provided mental health counseling on a school campus through PVPSA (Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance), volunteers for A Home Within and is now working in private practice in downtown Campbell. See more

Therapist Spotlight, Runjhun Pandit! Runjhun Pandit, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, (supervised by Ingrid Higgins, Marriage and Family Therapist) graduated from University of Mumbai with a Masters in Applied Clinical Psychology, and completed her graduate work obtaining a Master Degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Runjhun began working in the field of psychology when she founded and led the Psychology department cultural event Psynerg...y" in 2011. She was the Secretary of the Department of Psychology (June 2012-May 2013). Runjhun is bilingual and bicultural and has experience working in Mumbai, Maryland, and California. Her diversity and cultural awareness allows her to easily connect with people from many different backgrounds. Runjhun's variety of skills allows her to effectively treat Anxiety, Learning Disabilities, Eating Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Impulse Control. Runjhun is trained in DBT, CBT, FBT and Group Therapy and is skilled at developing a treatment plan designed to meet the needs of the individual and their family.

Therapist Spotlight, Stephanie Chase! Stephanie is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. She graduated with honors from Simpson University with a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology. She completed her undergraduate degree at San Jose State University earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Child and Adolescent Development. Since 2006, Stephanie has worked primarily with teens and young adults through the public school system and local non-pro...fit agencies. She was trained in the 7 Challenges (drug and alcohol counseling for adolescents). She is trained and currently in the certification process with EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She is active in the community and participates in different leadership roles, including ones for moms with young kids. She also enjoys writing therapeutic articles for local high school newspapers. Stephanie works a lot with trauma and is able to work effectively with a variety of issues including: abuse, depression, anxiety, substance use issues, low self-esteem, self-injuring behaviors, family problems, grief and loss, and phase of life issues. Special interests include social anxiety, panic disorder, medical related trauma and life transitions. Stephanie has a passion for young people and appreciates the opportunity to support them and their families navigate the sensitive season of life they are in. Stephanie therapeutic style is integrative. She draws heavily from EMDR Therapy, Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She loves the brain and looking at the person as a whole. She is dedicated to unlocking the long-term healing that is accessible using empirically reliable sources, such as EMDR Therapy. Stephanie has worked for non-profit agencies including The Bill Wilson Center, Seneca Center, Habitat for Humanity, San Jose Family Homeless Shelter and Church on the Hill. Stephanie has also provided mental health counseling on two school campuses for Santa Clara Unified School District. She has a heart for the at-risk demographic and provides pro bono therapy through A Home Within, to ensure that former foster youth also have access to quality long-term mental health care. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children. She is a Bay Area native.

Therapist Spotlight, Nelson Saez! Nelson Saez graduated from San Jose State University with a College of Applied Sciences Master of Social Work with a mental health concentration. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of California Berkeley, earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Political Economy of Industrial Societies. Nelson did his clinical training in 2015 at Uplift Family Services. He has a passion for helping children, youths, and their fa...milies improve their self-esteem, self-efficacy, improve family relations, and family communications within a positive family structure. Nelson is registered with the California BBS as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW #75017). From 2016 to 2019, Nelson worked in an outpatient clinic with children and adults who experienced symptoms of severe depression, severe anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, and other trauma related emotional imbalances. Nelson has helped individuals overcome their life challenges, improve their overall positive coping and communication skills, and their families lives.

Therapist Spotlight, Jaclyn Warren! Jaclyn earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Marriage Family Therapy from California State University Long Beach. She completed her undergraduate work at Clark Atlanta University earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Jaclyn has 7 years of experience working with youth and their families. Jaclyn is trained in Applied Behavior Analysis and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her variety of skills enables her to effectively treat a wide range of problems, including eating disorders, abuse, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, anxiety, drug/alcohol use, low self esteem, trauma victims and self harming clients.

Therapist Spotlight, Martha Perez-Quintanilla! Martha Perez is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated with a Masters in Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She completed her undergraduate degree at Santa Clara University, earning a Bachelors in Science in Psychology with a minor in Ethnic Studies. Before registration, from 2012-2019, Martha worked with a diverse population from young children, families, adults, and the elderly through her work in various n...onprofit organizations and public education in the capacity of a social worker and behavioral therapist. Martha is bilingual in Spanish, which has bridged her work with Latino families. However, her cultural humility has allowed her to connect with people of other backgrounds. Martha completed a yearlong traineeship at YWCA of Silicon Valley. She effectively worked with a wide range of elementary students to adults. All who had experienced loss and trauma such as behavioral problems, abandonment, divorce, separation/ divorce, infidelity, depression, anxiety, sexual assault, and PTSD. Martha also co-lead a group at ALAS of middle school age students who recently immigrated from Central America. In her work, Martha practice play therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, reflective listening, and empathetic skills. She was able to help individuals better process and cope with their trauma and improve their lives.

Therapist Spotlight, Mitchell Gale! Mitchell Gale graduated from Santa Clara University with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Health Psychology. He is a Bay Area who attended the University of Nevada, Reno as an undergraduate, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a research emphasis. He completed his yearlong traineeship at West Valley Community College, where he worked with a diverse student population in areas such as phase of life... issues, intimate partner violence, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. During this time Mitchell participated in with West Valley’s Mental Health Services Advisory Committee, which liaises with the college’s student services departments to provide wraparound care for at-risk individuals. Mitchell is registered with the California Board of Behavioral sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #115000). Since registration he also has experience working with children, families, and teens regarding the challenges of severe trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use. Mitchell believes therapy is at heart a collaborative venture that affords families and individuals the opportunity to improve their well-being, better navigate challenging life circumstances, and alleviate a wide variety of symptoms of mental illness. Understanding the multidimensional nature of human wellness motivates Mitchell to spend his free time experiencing the beauty of California’s outdoor spaces, cultivating community with family and friends, and exploring his love of literature and the written word.

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Today we are celebrating our amazing office manager, April's, Birthday! Happy Birthday April! Our office couldn't run without you!

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#telehealth #teletherapy #videoconferencing #onlinetherapy Hi Everyone just want to let you know that we are still able to have our patient sessions! We are using telehealth if needed and if it is acute care we can on a case by case basis see people in person!

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In order to help control the spread of COVID-19, until further notice, Campbell Teen & Family Therapy will provide therapy sessions, groups and consultations on line via the internet using www.Doxy.me, a HIPPA-compliant, video conferencing option. We want the community to be as safe as possible and stay home. Please continue to visit our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/IngridHigginsMFT) and our Website for up to date information about our practice, as well as advice for caring for your teens during a pandemic. We remain available to help. Above all, please isolate your family if you haven't done so already, be careful, be safe and be healthy.

#youarenotalone #virtualtherapy #telehealth We are here to support you! Our doors are still open and we are fully set up for virtual therapy sessions. Please reach out if needed in this time of great crisis.

If you are having difficulty getting your teen to focus, this mindful meditation can help!

CTFT is switching to Telehealth for the next 2 weeks! In order to help control the spread of COVID-19, until further notice, Campbell Teen & Family Therapy will provide therapy sessions, groups and consultations on line via the internet using www.Doxy.me, a HIPPA-compliant, video conferencing option. We want the community to be as safe as possible and stay home. You will receive an email with Doxy.Me instructions prior to your next appointment. Remember, if you plan to ca...ncel or reschedule, our two-day cancellation policy to avoid a late cancellation fee is still in effect. Please continue to visit our Facebook Page and our Website www.campbellteenfamilytherapy.com for up to date information about the clinic, as well as advice for caring for your teens during a pandemic. We remain available to help. Above all, please isolate your family if you haven't done so already, be careful, be safe and be healthy. See more

Corona Virus Update: Telehealth appointments available! At Campbell Teen & Family Therapy, the health and safety of our clients is our highest priority. To that end, we are closely monitoring the coronavirus developments and are taking precautions to keep our staff and clients safe and informed. We have recently taken the following steps to ensure overall health as our highest priority. Practice-wide precautions in place include regular sanitization, avoidance of hand-shak...ing, and frequent handwashing. We kindly ask that any client and/or staff member who is exhibiting signs of sickness or flu-like symptoms refrain from attending in-person sessions and to consult with their medical provider. We offer Telehealth options for clients at their request. We understand that this is a stressful time for many and it remains our priority to support our clients and community with the highest level of care and safety. At this time, our offices will remain open.

I am excited to introduce the newest member to our team! Jaclyn Warren, AMFT Associate Marriage Family Therapist (#104626) [email protected] ... Jaclyn earned her Masters of Arts in Counseling Marriage Family Therapy from California State University Long Beach. She completed her undergraduate work at Clark Atlanta University earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Jaclyn has 7 years of experience working with youth and their families. Jaclyn is trained in Applied Behavior Analysis and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her variety of skills enables her to effectively treat a wide range of problems, including eating disorders, abuse, depression, anxiety, drug/alcohol use, low self esteem, trauma victims and self harming clients.

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WE ARE HIRING! Tired of working alone? Tired of marketing & book keeping? Just want to see clients and go home? Feel like you need an assistant? If so, then this job may be for you! ... Campbell Teen & Family Therapy is pleased to announce that due to our growth we are in need of another therapist to join our team! Benefits to becoming part of the CTFT team are: The ability to refer your client’s siblings or parents in house so collaboration is easier. The flexibility to have both individual and family therapy under one roof without feeling like you have to take it all on. Consultation, friendships, team work and stress relief! An assistant to provide file support, website support, send out your Superbills, schedule your appointments, do intake calls. A CPA to do book keeping. The ideal candidate for this position is: A therapists familiar with the Campbell Community, its schools, doctors, psychiatrists and other professionals. A therapist who loves working with teens and their families but is also open to working with younger children and adults or couples as needed. A therapist who can provide parent coaching. A therapist who is EMDR trained. A therapist trained to work with Eating Disorders. A therapist who is comfortable working with Dissociative Disorders. A therapist who is prompt in writing case notes, good at keeping a calendar and willing to be flexible and open to learning new things. Pay: $50-$75/hour depending on experience and credentials. If you are an intern or trainee who is open to learning all of the above, please apply! To apply for this position send your resume to [email protected]

We are beginning our 3rd Social Anxiety Group! Ages 15-17. Starting Sunday September 15th at 1PM. If you or anyone you know could benefit from this group, please PM me!

I am excited to announce that I am now and EMDRIA Approved Consultant!

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Please take a moment to watch this video on Bicultural Therapy by our Associate, Runjhun Pandit, APCC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKiol2Opw3o&t=8s

Campbell Teen & Family Therapy is now Campbell Teen & Family Therapy, Inc.

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Social Anxiety Group starting soon! SOCIAL ANXIETY GROUP Are you afraid of the judgments of others? ... Do you avoid social situations? Do you tell yourself that others won’t like you? Do you constantly doubt yourself? Do you feel unsafe? If so, this group might be for you! In this group you will: Learn more about social anxiety. Learn techniques to overcome social anxiety. Meet others who understand. Call now to see if this is a good fit for you: 408-628-0532 Prefer text: 408-579-9806 Prefer email: [email protected]

Everyone has a different clock. Wait for your time. Inspired by a poem by Julissa Loaiza