Cindy Brown, M.A. Clinical Psychology

Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern #IMF 69123

Supervised my Dr. Susan Jacob, PhD, MFFT #25105

Treatment Services for Children

• Adjustment Problems Related to Family Changes and Moves

• Adjustment to New Baby

• Anger Management

• Anxiety and Worry

• Arguing and Talking Back

• Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

• Behavior Problems

• Blended Families

• Bullying

• Crying Easily

• Depression

• Difficulty Leaving Primary Caregiver

• Failing Grades

• Friendship Difficulties

• Getting Scared

• Grief and Bereavement

• Low-Self Esteem

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

• Peer Pressure

• School Difficulties

• School Refusal

• Sibling Problems

• Sleep Issues

• Special Needs

• Step-Parent Relationships

• Step-Sibling Relationships

I am looking forward to assisting your child in reaching his or her full potential.

Please call for a free initial consultation (949) 395-7808.

EDUCATION

Azusa Pacific University, Graduate School of Psychology, Orange, CA

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy May 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Coastal Family Therapy Services

• Registered Intern

• Working with adults, children, and families.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at The Boys and Girls Club

• Providing therapy to children and families and the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach. Working with issues of divorce, domestic violence, behavioral problems, parenting skills, crisis management, anxiety, phobias, and grief.

IBI Assistant/Tutor at Capistrano Unified School District, Mission Viejo, CA

• Provided behaviorally based instruction to children ages 3–11 with special needs, including autistic spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and severe emotional disturbances in order to help them thrive in both classroom and social settings

• Utilized a range of Applied Behavioral Analysis strategies to shape maladaptive behaviors into prosocial skills

• Worked both one on one and with small groups of students, focusing on peer interactions, language and communication, appropriate play, attention, and independence

Instructional Aide at Saddleback Unified School District, Lake Forest, CA

• Resource classroom; worked with a range of students from autistic to ESL, ages 11-14

• Mentored students with social problems and emotional disturbances

Childcare Specialist at Laura’s House Counseling Center, Ladera Ranch, CA

• Children ages one through fifteen

• Fostered positive relationships with the children and families

Best Buddies International

• Co-founded college chapter of the international club that created one of one friendships with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Member 2009- Present

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS

• Healing Trauma, Peter Levine, Irvine, CA, 2011

• Therapy with Children Seminar presented by Susan Reedy, MFT October 2009

• Applied Behavioral Analysis Training, Capistrano Unified School District October- December 2008

• Domestic Violence Advocate Training, 40 hours of State Certified Training November 2005