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Job Titles:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY32304

Education and Licensure: Dr. Marwick earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2016 from Massey University in New Zealand. He completed his internship at a hospital-based substance and alcohol abuse unit, later working for New Zealand's Department of Corrections. Dr. Marwick is licensed to practice psychology in California. Specialty: Dr. Marwick provides holistic treatment for a wide range of emotional, mental, social and physical health problems in psychological practice. He has previous experience working in the area of alcohol and substance abuse, motivation and correctional rehabilitation. His primary work includes Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Abuse.

Job Titles:

• Forensic & Clinical Psychologist

Job Titles:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Clinical Psychologist PSY28932

Education and Licensure: Dr. Stephanie Abel earned her Ph.D. in 2014 from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University in San Diego, CA. She obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology and was awarded distinction in her major from San Diego State University. Dr. Abel is licensed to practice psychology in California. Specialty: Providing supportive, compassionate and culturally sensitive therapy for individuals and groups to promote growth, self-acceptance, and enhanced coping abilities. Dr. Abel also administers a wide range of psychological tests for enriching awareness of individual coping patterns, strengths and weaknesses, and personality features to inform treatment recommendations that are best suited to an individual's specific needs. Dr. Abel assists male and female clients from a variety of cultural, ethnic, racial, age and socioeconomic backgrounds. She helps people overcome and manage anxiety, depression, sleep-disturbances, adjustment challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma history, substance use challenges, schizophrenia, crisis management/stabilization, chronic pain and injury, personality disorders, legal issues, difficulties in relationships, and coping with loss and grief. Dr. Abel currently conducts individual therapy and psychological evaluations with children, adults, members of the geriatric population and families involved in the Military. Additionally, Dr. Abel has spent over 4.5 years at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) conducting research and providing therapy for individuals who experience severe mental illnesses (SMI). She also has worked at Pacific Neurobehavioral Clinic (PNBC) providing individual therapy, HRV Biofeedback, and neuropsychological evaluations for individuals with workers compensation injuries as well as those recovering from traumatic brain injury. She has also worked at Practical Recovery Inc. providing inpatient group and individual therapy to people who experience substance use life-challenges. During her training, Dr. Abel has had an additional 2 years of experience as a Psychological Assistant conducting court mandated Child Welfare Services and Juvenile Hall assessments. She has worked at Bayview Behavioral Health Hospital/Paradise Valley and Jary Barreto Crisis Center assisting individuals in crisis. Dr. Abel has assisted homeless veterans gain access to resources and support at the annual VVSD Stand Down in San Diego, CA. Affiliations: Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of Neurofeedback at Achieve Concierge in La Jolla, CA, providing psychotherapy and Neurofeedback (EEG Biofeedback) services to adults and children to address concerns with sleep, anxiety, focus and concentration, trauma, executive functioning, physiological over-arousal, TBI, substance abuse, disordered eating, enhancing sports performance among other life challenges. She is a member of the California Psychological Association (CPA). Personal: Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Dr. Abel followed the sunny path to San Diego for college and never left. On her time off, Dr. Abel enjoys traveling, being in nature, trying out new cooking recipes, going on hikes, and visiting with friends. Philosophy: According to Dr. Abel, "I believe therapy is all about building a supportive relationship so an individual can gain insight into aspects of their life, feel more empowered to tackle challenges, explore past and current relationships, and develop greater levels of self-acceptance, coping, and balance in life." She also believes, "there is no limit to what you can achieve when you have the support to realize your potential."

Job Titles:

• Member of the American Psychological Association
• Psychological Assistant
• Registered Psychological Assistant PSB94023775

Education and Licensure: Dr. Paulsen earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN, which is consistently ranked among the top ten psychology doctoral training programs in the nation and throughout the world. Dr. Paulsen also completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota, a High Distinction graduate with a Psychology major and a Latin Language minor. He has been awarded numerous academic research and travel fellowships, and his scholarly works have appeared in such outlets as The Oxford Handbook of Psychological Assessment, The International Handbook of Testing and Assessment, The Oxford Handbook of Emerging Adulthood, the Journal of Anxiety, Stress, and Coping, and the Journal of Counseling Psychology. Dr. Paulsen completed his Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology at Sharp Mesa Vista Psychiatric Hospital in San Diego, CA, where he provided clinical care and psychological assessment services across the facility's locked inpatient units. He completed two years of specialty training within the University of Minnesota's Department of Psychiatry, and has also worked within a private forensic psychological assessment firm. Specialty: Dr. Paulsen specializes in general psychological assessment and testing, neuropsychological evaluation, assessment of developmental disorders, evaluation of severe and acute mental illness in adults and adolescents, and crisis intervention. Dr. Paulsen prides himself on completing thorough and exacting evaluations and in providing direct, practical, and meaningful feedback and recommendations to individuals, families, and organizations. With respect to psychotherapeutic practice, Dr. Paulsen treats a wide range of emotional, mental, and physical health problems. Dr. Paulsen received advanced training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) treatments at the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry's renowned Anxiety Disorders Clinic. He specializes in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder & Social Phobia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders, Chemical Dependency, as well as Emergency and Crisis Management. Affiliations: Dr. Paulsen is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA). He also serves as adjunct faculty at San Diego City College, where he teaches Statistics and Data Analysis. Personal: In his free time, Dr. Paulsen enjoys reading, exercising, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and playing board and card games. Dr. Paulsen has basic conversational abilities in Spanish Language and is working towards an official certificate of proficiency. Philosophy: Dr. Paulsen believes that psychological and psychiatric treatment ought to be a balance between acquiring practical, useful, tangible skills for enhancing mood and general mental health, and an exploration of our existential drives and dilemmas.

Job Titles:

• Clinical & Consulting Psychologist

Job Titles:

• Clinical Psychologist

Education and Licensure: Dr. Rapp earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in clinical psychology from Biola University in La Mirada, CA (an American Psychological Association accredited program). He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Rapp is licensed to practice in CA, CO, and FL. Specialty: Dr. Rapp's genuine compassion and professional expertise create a comfortable atmosphere where deep healing, growth, and life transformation are possible. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional problems, unwanted compulsive or addictive behaviors, and relationship problems. Dr. Rapp provides individual evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, OCD, eating disorders, sex/pornography addiction. He provides couples therapy for those who want to build trust, passion, and tenderness in their relationship, often after infidelity, persistent conflict, or simply growing apart has caused one or both partners to become unsatisfied. All of his services are provided via video conferencing. Affiliations: Dr. Rapp is proud to be part of the Aloha Psych group where he is dedicated to helping individuals and couples discover solutions to life's most difficulty personal and relational challenges. Personal: Dr. Rapp enjoys the outdoors, exercise, learning, and people. Philosophy: "Love one another."

Job Titles:

• Clinical Psychologist

Job Titles:

• Marriage & Family Therapist

Job Titles:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Psychologist

Education and Licensure: Dr. Dun earned her Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology in 2010 from Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, California. Dr. Dun has been practicing for more than 10 years offering services to various populations with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders. Dr. Dun has experience in providing care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including crisis intervention centers, hospitals, and community agencies. Dr. Dun is licensed to practice psychology in California. Specialties: Dr. Dun is trained on long-term as well as short-term interventions, including psychodynamic therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Dr. Dun is specialized in trauma treatment and dedicates her efforts to helping people learn to cope with adversity and live self-actualized lives. Dr. Dun's list of specialties include working with individuals who struggle with PTSD, childhood trauma, relational problems, domestic violence, emotional regulation issues, substance use disorders, and severe mental illness. Dr. Dun has many years of experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Dr. Dun's graduate research interests and post-graduate training were focused on academic achievements, especially in women who would like to integrate into STEM fields. Dr. Dun presented her research at several national and international conferences. Dr. Dun is bi-lingual and offers services in English and Russian. Dr. Dun has a background in administration, program development, compliance, and intern supervision. Dr. Dun's approach to therapy is collaborative in nature, with a great emphasis on establishing a warm supportive relationship. Dr. Dun utilizes the context of therapeutic relationship to help individuals develop insight and awareness of the unconscious elements of their psychology that have a strong impact on their lives. Dr. Dun provides assistance with creating a deeper meaning and addressing internal obstacles to accomplishing personal goals, as well as learning new coping mechanism to help promote enduring change. Personal: Dr. Dun enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, reading, socializing, and maintaining physical fitness. Philosophy: Dr. Dun is committed, personally and professionally, to helping individuals to recover from trauma and attain life goals. Dr. Dun believes that success in treatment depends upon the strength of therapeutic relationship and helping clients develop a deeper appreciation of their complexity and personal strength.

Job Titles:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY12844

Education and Licensure: Dr. Rudenberg earned a B.A. in Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley before earning his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego in 1990. He completed internships and fellowships at Alvarado Parkway Institute and Scripps Mercy Hospital respectively, working with adult and child and adolescent populations. Specialty: Dr. Rudenberg has treated a very wide range of complaints over his 30+ years of practice. While he employs a variety of methods, including cognitive and behavioral therapy, his approach gravitates toward psychodynamic and existential theories. Since 1992 he has worked in physical medicine rehabilitation settings in hospitals and health care centers. He has been on the medical staff of several hospitals as well as maintaining his private practice. Dr. Rudenberg works with individuals and families who have experienced complex and debilitating medical problems, PTSD, a wide range of mood disorders including depression, anxiety, somatoform and personality disorders and substance abuse. Dr. Rudenberg performs psychological assessments, forensic evaluations in criminal and civil actions, and has provided expert testimony in the California Superior Courts for plaintiff and defendant in landmark elder abuse cases among other matters. Dr. Rudenberg has consulted on a multidisciplinary task force on elder financial abuse. He has also conducted employee assistance counseling and crisis debriefing in many settings, including for first responders. Personal: Dr. Rudenberg was a gymnast and debater/extemporaneous speaker in his Chicago area high school. After moving to California, he became an avid skier and martial artist, enjoying and instructing in both for over 35 years. He enjoys traveling the world and hiking, scuba diving, gardening, cooking and reading fiction. Dr. Rudenberg's dog Girly often works alongside him, providing much companionship and support for people suffering from physical and emotional injuries. Philosophy: Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." It takes courage to enter a process of self-examination, and this decision is regarded with great respect. The goal of the helper is to provide opportunities for others to gain more fulfillment and joy in living.

Job Titles:

• Physician
• Psychiatrist
• California Licensed Physician & Board Certified Psychiatrist A85005

Education and Licensure: Dr. Zalewski-Zaragoza graduated from UCSD School of Medicine in 2002 and completed his residency in Psychiatry at the Naval Medical Center San Diego where he was Chief Resident. He deployed to Afghanistan as a psychiatrist in 2006. He has served as the head of psychiatry at the US Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy prior to going into private practice in 2011 where he provides a mix of inpatient and outpatient services. Prior to medical school he served as a nuclear submarine officer in US Navy for 5 years. He is certified by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. Specialty: Dr. Zalewski-Zaragoza treats a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, dementia bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in both adult and geriatric populations. He practices both psychopharmacological and individual psychotherapy. Affiliations: Medical staff member at Tricity Medical Center. Contracting psychiatrist for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) San Diego. He makes rounds at various skilled nursing and assisted living facilities throughout San Diego. Philosophy: I believe in an individualized approach to treatment. Although many patients may present with similar symptoms, the causes and context underlying those symptoms can be very different and thus the treatment plans are unique. Some patients may benefit from psychotropic medications either for a short period of time or for long maintenance treatment. Others would gain more benefit from psychotherapy or talk therapy, where some of the root causes underlying the symptoms can be addressed and healed. The choice to use medications, therapy or a combination of both depends on the context and severity of symptoms or behavior patterns and ultimately the patient's wishes. By having ability to provide both psychotherapy and medication management, I feel that patients will have a more comprehensive treatment that can address all issues.

Education and Licensure: Dr. Hodges earned his Ph.D. in Health Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, CA (an American Psychological Association accredited program). He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology with honors and a minor in Spanish from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. He also holds an advanced practice post doctorate Master's Degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology. He completed internships and postdoctoral fellowships at numerous San Diego medical centers in the areas of inpatient/outpatient psychiatry, health psychology, pediatric psychology, and behavioral medicine. He is licensed to practice psychology in California and Hawaii. Specialty: Dr. Hodges treats a wide range of emotional, mental, and physical health problems in psychological practice. His specialties include Primary Care/Integrated Behavioral Health Care, Complex Medical Problems, Pre-Surgical Evaluations, Geriatrics, Chronic Pain, Stress/Behaviorally related Medical Disorders, Weight Management, Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders, Dementia, Hospital Care, Nursing Home Care, Conservatorship & Legal Issues Related to Healthcare, Child/Family, Emergency and Crisis Management and Psychopharmacology.

Job Titles:

• Member at Sharp HealthCare

Affiliations: Dr. Hadland is a psychology faculty member at Sharp HealthCare where she supervises postdoctoral fellows, doctoral-level interns, and other therapists-in-training. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences.