Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Therapist in Santa Rosa
On-lineTeletherapy available throughout California
Background
California Licensed Clinical Psychologist #PSY13460 since August 1993, current through March 2025.
Education
❖SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, 1980
❖HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY - Counseling Psychology Masters Program
❖CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, Berkeley/Alameda - Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology, 1990
❖CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, Berkeley/Alameda - Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Clinical Psychology, 1992
Associations
Member of the California Psychological Association (CPA), Redwood Psychological Association (RPA), Santa Clara County Psychological Association (SCCPA) and the Redwood Empire chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (RECAMFT)
Professional Experience
❖Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Behavioral Healthcare Consultant
❖Clinical Director and Interim Executive Director, Rebekah Children’s Services
❖Director of Clinical Services, Eastfield Ming Quong
❖Mental Health Director, Unity Care Group
❖Psychiatric Hospital Administrator, Stars Adolescent Treatment Center
❖Instructor and Clinical Consultant, De Anza Community College, Child Development and Education Division
❖Staff Psychologist, San Andreas Regional Center
❖Board of Directors, Contact of Santa Clara County
Research and Publication
Agency-Driven Cultural Competence: The Gap Between Ideal and Reality in the Juvenile Justice System - An article co-written with Connie Burgess in the Child Welfare League of America’s Juvenile Justice Division Newsletter.
Agency-Driven Cultural Competence - Workshop Co-Presentation and Paper with Connie Burgess at the Building on Family Strengths: Research and Services in Support of Children and Their Families Conference in Portland Oregon, June 1, 2007.
Humor and Suffering - Doctoral Dissertation, California School of Professional Psychology
Service outcome research and program evaluation
Clinical Supervision or pre-graduate and post-graduate interns
Instructor - De Anza Community College, Developmental Psychology
Matthew Gerst, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY13460
509 Seventh Street., Second Floor
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 978-2944