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.
SPECIALTIES
Relationships
Counseling
Coaching/"Ready for Love and Marriage"
Anxiety and Depression
Eating Disorders/Addictive Behavior
Learning/Communication Difficulties
Self Disorders/Co-dependency
Life Crisis/Transition
Chronic Physical Illness
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1984 to Present
PRIVATE PRACTICE San Diego and La Jolla, CA
1989 to 1991
CHARTER HOSPITAL San Diego, CA
Coordinator of Outpatient Eating Disorder Program
Assessment and Referral Counselor
1986 to 1989
NEW SOURCE CORPORATE & CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGY CENTER La Jolla, CA
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
1982 to 1986
FAMILY CARE RESOURCE CENTER San Diego County, CA
Manager of foster care programs
Intake coordinator
Family Counselor
1980 to 1982
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH: CRISIS TEAM, JUVENILE CRISIS RESOLUTION
PROGRAM San Diego, CA
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
2001
AFFILIATE PROVIDER Midwest Center / Attacking Anxiety and Depression Program
2001
AFFILIATE PROVIDER Advanced Brain Technologies / The Learning Program
1996
AFFILIATE PROVIDER The Athena Institue / Searching for Courtship
1989
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO, EXTENSION PROGRAM Professional Certificate, Health Management/Fitness Instruction
1984
MARRIAGE, FAMILY & CHILD COUNSELOR LICENSE Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, License MFC 19582
1983
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES M.A., Counseling Psychology
1978
ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY B.A., Developmental Psychology
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS:
Member, National Speakers Association SD/Speakers Success Program
Member, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
Member, California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
