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Nancy K. Bohl, Ph.D.
is a Mental Health Professional (MFT 19924) who specializes in the
field of trauma. She is the Director of The Counseling Team
International (TCTI), a highly successful and respected employee
support service devoted to providing trauma support services throughout
the nation. Dr. Bohl has been involved in the treatment of traumatic
events since 1983. Since that time, she has responded to 700 law
enforcement officers involved in shootings. Prominent on an
international basis, Dr. Bohl has extensive background in critical
incident stress management. She became a part of PCISW (Post Critical
Incident Stress Workshops) after the Oklahoma bombing, traveling to
Oklahoma to assist in these workshops and to the FBI Academy. She has
provided her services to thousands of people involved in critical
incidents and focuses on suicide, grief and trauma. Dr. Bohl is a
certified trainer for the International Critical Incident Stress
Foundation (ICISF) and the Law Enforcement Wellness Association (LEWA).
She is also a certified Master Trainer for the QPR Institute focusing
on Suicide Prevention and Intervention as well as a member of the
American Association of Suicidology (AAS). She is one of the past
Presidents of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Psychological Services Section as well as a past President of the
California Peer Support Association (CPSA). Dr. Bohl is the Director of
"The Southern California Critical Incident Stress Management Team", and
provides an on-going grief support group for those who have lost a
loved one. She is also certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing) therapy. Dr. Bohl has served as a trainer for major
law enforcement organizations such as: California Peace Officers
Association (CPOA), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC),
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), Peace
Officers Standards and Training (POST), Indian Police Academy (IPA) and
the F.B.I. Academy. She has taught thousands of representatives from
agencies in the U.S. and Canada. In 1999, she served on a committee for
the California Peace Officers' Association (CPOA) which produced a Line
of Duty Death Management System Handbook. Dr. Bohl has responded to
more than 1,000 critical incidents. Her services were provided during
Loma Prieta, Landers, and Northridge earthquakes, the US Airways
disaster in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Charlotte, South Carolina. She
helped those impacted by the Los Angeles riots, Hurricanes Andrew and
Katrina, the Federal building bombing in Oklahoma City, the Tornado in
Oklahoma and the Unabomber incident in Sacramento, California. Dr. Bohl
also had the opportunity to provide her services to ATF, after the
Waco, Texas incident. She responded to the TWA Flight 800 disaster in
Long Island, New York, the Typhoon disaster in Guam and the Alaska Air
Disaster in Los Angeles. Her services were also used for the
Springfield, Oregon, Littleton, Colorado, Santana, California, Cajon,
California and Red Lake, Minnesota school shootings. She led a team of
Mental Health Professionals in assisting those severely impacted by the
Terrorist Attacks in New York. While in New York she was sent to the
Pentagon to provide her services. Her team also responded to the
California Wildfires of 2003 and more recently they assisted the U.S.
Forest Service in the loss of Engine 57 firefighters in the Esperanza
Fire of 2006.
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James D. Harris, Psy.D. has a
Doctorate in Psychology (PSB 27475), which he earned while working
full-time as a Deputy Sheriff for the County of Los Angeles. Dr. Harris
gained first hand understanding of the issues that surround Law
Enforcement during his 28 years of service. During his tenure with L.A.
County Sheriff's Department, he served as a Director of Peer Counseling
for almost 3 years and a trainer/lecturer for over 20 years. Dr. Harris
has now lectured to over 30,000 law enforcement officers on the topic
of emotional aftermath of Officer Involved Shooting incidents and
related critical incidents. In applying this perspective, Dr. Harris
serves at TCTI's office in San Bernardino as well as a satellite office
in Temecula, offering effective and credible information to his clients
as well as his class attendees. Dr. Harris is currently working on his
book entitled, The Hands of the Carpenter. In it he shows how police
officers can minimize both the "scaring and calluses" so they remain
psychologically and physically fit, and able to do their job with the
maximum of professional expertise and the minimum of danger to
themselves. He examines the various pathologies that affect police
officers - perceptual distortions, PTSD, alcoholism and family
dysfunction, and acting out - and shows how officers can avoid them.
The Hands of the Carpenter will be an invaluable survival guide for
police officers, whose occupation subjects them to endless hours of
tedium and monotony, periodically interrupted by moments of sheer
terror. Dr. Harris is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing) therapy. He was also part of a team of Mental Health
Professionals that assisted those severely impacted by the September
11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. | | |
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Kathy Wellbrock, Ph.D. earned
her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of
Psychology (PSY 17906). Before joining TCTI, Dr. Wellbrock worked as a
Law Enforcement Licensed Mental Health Professional (MHP) for Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department serving in various capacities. She
provided therapy to department members, worked on-call emergency
response, conducted critical incident debriefings, hostage
negotiations, and was responsible for management consultation and
training for sworn and civilian employees. Her related work experience
allowed a seamless transition to her similar responsibilities now with
TCTI. Her role includes handling the majority of our pre-hire
psychological testing for law enforcement, fire personnel, dispatch and
other service-oriented positions. She currently serves clients out of
our headquarters office in San Bernardino. Dr. Wellbrock is certified
in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. In
addition, she is an Adjunct Professor at the University of La Verne
where she teaches various classes in the graduate and undergraduate
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Angela Ronan, Ph.D. graduated from the California School of
Professional Psychology with her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Prior to
working for TCTI she gained experience working in many different
capacities including a community mental health center, university
counseling centers and a hospital setting doing both group, individual
and family therapy. Working for TCTI, Dr. Ronan is a Licensed Mental Health Professional (PSY 17942) providing
marriage, family, child and individual therapy to governmental
agencies, city personnel and their families, focusing on a myriad of
issues and problems. She serves clients from TCTI's Southern
departments and agencies working out of the San Diego and Temecula
offices. Additionally, Dr. Ronan assists the training department as an
instructor on various topics. Most recently, she has increased her role
with TCTI by conducting pre-hire psychological testing for law
enforcement, fire personnel, dispatch, and other service-oriented
positions out of our headquarters office in San Bernardino.
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Gary Bell, Ed.D. received
his Educational Doctorate from Argosy University in 2003 and is a
Licensed Mental Health Professional (MFT 41324) for TCTI. Since 1982,
he has taught at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department as well
as San Bernardino Valley College. In 1999, Dr. Bell began counseling
families, adults and children with the Humanistic Counseling Center in
Moreno Valley. Since joining TCTI, he's extended his expertise into the
field of Critical Incident Debriefings. In addition, Dr. Bell is
certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
therapy.
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Bill Thompson, Psy.D. is a Licensed
Mental Health Professional (MFT 45954) for TCTI. He has a B.S. in
Psychology from California Baptist University, an M.A. in Psychology
from Chapman University and a Psy.D. from Ryokan College. Dr. Thompson
joined TCTI with an extensive background in Fire Service. Since 1979,
he has consistently risen in rank and responsibility, first with the
Running Springs Fire Department and then with Hemet Fire Department
where he recently retired as a Fire Captain. In 1996, he received a
certificate in Drug and Alcohol Studies at Mt. San Jacinto College and
has considerable experience in Substance Abuse counseling. Out of our
Palm Spring's office, Dr. Thompson's primary responsibility is
providing marriage, family and child counseling to governmental
agencies, city personnel and their families. He is available on-call
for Critical Incident Intervention and also teaches at the many Fire
Departments TCTI serves. In addition, Dr. Thompson is certified in EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. | | |
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Sara Hibbs, Psy.D. is a
Licensed Mental Health Professional (PSY 21374) for TCTI. She graduated
the University of La Verne in 2004 with her Psy.D. in Clinical
Psychology. She has been conducting individual, family and group
therapy in various agencies and centers since 2000. Dr. Hibbs is
currently working out of our headquarters office in San Bernardino
providing marriage, family and child counseling to governmental
agencies, city personnel and their families. She also provides Critical
Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD) to contract and non-contract
departments alike. Dr. Hibbs is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. | | |
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Nels Klyver, Ph.D. is a
trained Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. He has been with The
Organizational Network since 1996. In other venues he has provided
results-oriented consultation to both public and private organizations
for over 30 years. Over the years, he has developed a number of tools
and strategies that produce highly effective results for his clients.
Dr. Klyver's emphasis is on problem analysis and problem-solving,
leadership development, executive coaching, team building, strategic
planning and change strategies for organizations. | | |
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Wayne C. McAfee, Ph.D. is
the Director of Organizational Development and has also provided
professional services for TCTI since 1984. He provides training
workshops and in-services for a variety of organizations, such as,
Critical Incident Stress Management and Supervisory Skills for
Management Personnel. He specializes in Organizational Development,
Team Building, and Executive Evaluations, which give organizations the
necessary skills and tools to maximize the full potential of their work
force. As a mental health professional for TCTI, Dr. McAfee also
provides critical incident stress debriefings. Dr. McAfee has been with
TCTI from it's beginning and has played an active part in TCTI’s
pursuit of excellence.
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Stacy McLain, Ph.D.
joined TCTI as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (PSY 17699) in
2001, with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California
School of Professional Psychology. She has worked with clients in our
San Bernardino, Victorville, and Temecula offices. She currently
conducts pre-hire psychological interviews for law enforcement,
dispatch and fire personnel. Her additional responsibilities include
providing 24-hour Critical Incident Intervention. She is trained in
Critical Incidents and Risk Assessments. Her professional experience
has focused on crisis intervention and the treatment of abused and/or
traumatized children and adults.
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Dave Appleton, Psy.D. has
been a Licensed Mental Health Professional (PSY 12856) for TCTI since
1996. Dr. Appleton has been working in the field of trauma for more
than 10 years. He played a vital role in the North Hollywood Shootout.
Dr. Appleton provides critical incident intervention for industrial
accidents, robberies, and natural disasters. He has supervised and
trained new clinicians in trauma response, counseling of trauma
patients, as well as treatment of non-trauma related conditions. He
conducts Forensic Psychological evaluations, critical incident stress
debriefings, psychotherapy and consultation regarding workplace stress
and safety issues. His expertise and experience in the treatment of
trauma victims has been a great asset to TCTI. |
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Albert Oppedisano, Psy.D.
received his Doctorate in Forensic Psychology from Alliant
International University/California School of Professional Psychology.
He joined TCTI in 2006 as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (PSY
20845) and currently works out of our San Diego office providing
marriage, family and child counseling to governmental agencies, city
personnel and their families. He also provides 24-hour Critical
Incident Intervention Debriefings. In addition to his work with TCTI he
continues his position with R. J. Donovan Correctional Facility as
Correctional Psychologist. He is a member of R.J. Donovan’s Crisis
Response Team (CRT) and he’s a Certified Hostage Negotiator -
California Department of Corrections. |
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Ann Morgan, Psy.D. joined TCTI as a
Licensed Mental Health Professional (PSY 17577) in 2007, with her
Psy.D. from The California School of Professional Psychology. She is a
licensed psychologist in private practice in Claremont. Dr. Morgan has
lectured extensively and has done radio interviews throughout
California. She has been a guest lecturer at Azusa Pacific College, and
has lectured and done trainings for the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department, The California Psychological Association, Pomona Valley
Hospital, numerous senior centers, San Bernardino County Department of
Mental Health, the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, and The
National Council on Aging. Dr. Morgan has received advanced training in
couples counseling and energy psychology. She treats couples, adults,
older adults, and adolescents. She works in the areas of depression,
anxiety, parenting, OCD, trauma, stress, anger, and phobias. She also
serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Health Services
Management at the University of La Verne. |
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Julie Rathbun, Ph.D. is a
Licensed Mental Health Professional (PSY 21135). She first joined TCTI
as a mental health professional in 1995. She earned her doctorate in
Clinical Psychology at The Graduate School of Psychology Fuller
Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Before coming to TCTI,
Dr. Rathbun worked for Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center in
Culver City and developed a strong background in crisis intervention.
Presently, Dr. Rathbun provides individual, marriage, and family
therapy for governmental agencies, city personnel, and their families.
She currently serves clients out of our headquarters office in San
Bernardino and our satellite office in Claremont. Her specialties
include treatment in the areas of trauma, PTSD, crisis intervention,
depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, stress management, anger,
and relationships. She also provides Critical Incident Stress
Debriefings (CISD) with appropriate follow-up counseling. |
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Deborah Silveria, Ph.D. earned her
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern
California (PSY 14637). She has maintained a part-time private practice
since 1993. Currently Dr. Silveria teaches at Southern California
University for Professional Studies (SCUPS) an Internet University,
where she teaches research methods and group psychotherapy. She is also
a mentor for doctoral students working on their dissertations. She
consults and teaches workshops for continuing education on Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), child abuse and group psychotherapy.
She also provides workshops for corporate clients and EAPs on various
topics such as stress management, anger management and trauma
preparedness. |
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Christa Wallis, M.A. is a
Licensed Mental Health Professional (MFT 48068). She received her
Masters degree in Psychology from Chapman University in 2005. Since
arriving at TCTI she has been providing psychotherapy to adults,
families, children and couples with a focus on employees in
governmental agencies, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical
personnel, paramedics, and dispatchers. She also provides 24-hour
Critical Incident Debriefings and is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. Her specializations include
treatment of: depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma recovery, stress, grief
and loss, anger management and children. She is fluent in Spanish and
is available to see Spanish-speaking clients. She sees clients at our
headquarters in San Bernardino and is available to teach various
classes for our contracted departments. | | |
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James Donckels, M.S. is a
Licensed Mental Health Professional (MFT 43947) for TCTI, joining the
team in 2005. He works out of our Headquarters office in San Bernardino
providing 24 hour on -call Critical Incident Debriefings, as well as
counseling trauma victims of assaults and robberies. Prior to joining
TCTI, James received his B.A. in Criminology from the University of
California, Berkeley and spent five years as a police officer with the
Berkeley Police Department. In 1969 he joined the F.B.I. and spent 32
years with them as a Special Agent and a Supervisory Special Agent. The
last 25 years of his career was in the Santa Ana Resident Agency,
ending his career as the Senior Supervisory Resident Agent. Prior to
retiring, he returned to California State University, Fullerton, where
he earned his M.S. in counseling. He received his certification as a
Crisis Intervention Specialist following 120 hours of training with the
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation of Baltimore, MD. He
also teaches part time at the Criminal Justice Training Center, Golden
West College, Huntington Beach, CA. |
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Sherry Hulstine, M.S.
has her Master of Science in Psychotherapy and is also a Licensed
Mental Health Professional (MFT 29562) for TCTI. She has been providing
therapy since 1987. Ms. Hulstine has had extensive experience working
with treatment and diagnosis for adults and children in all aspects of
family issues, particularly in family violence, divorce, substance
abuse, and early childhood dysfunction. Her background consists of
working with various agencies such as Child Protective Services, The
Victim Witness Program, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and San Diego
County Adoption Services. Sherry is also involved in Community Outreach
Programs where she conducts ongoing seminars geared toward women, youth
groups, and parents. Her law enforcement experience has been primarily
in the San Diego area and now in the Inland Empire. She holds a
certificate in Clinical Hypnosis, Trauma Recovery Services, and is a
member of both the California and American Association of Marriage and,
Family Therapists. |
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Meredith Ring, M.A. is a
Licensed Mental Health Professional (MFT 41354) for TCTI, joining the
team in 2006. She works out of her private practice office located in
La Jolla. Her clinical background includes work with San Diego Hospice
and clients referred by San Diego Child Protective Services and
Victim's of Crime. Meredith has treated individuals, couples and
families dealing with anger, depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse
issues and grief. |
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Wm. D. (Bill) Allen, M.S. is a
Licensed Mental Health Professional (MFT 37712) for TCTI, joining the
team in 2007. He works out of our Headquarters office in San Bernardino
providing 24 hour on call Critical Incident Debriefings. Prior to
joining TCTI, Bill received his B.A. in Administration of Justice, Law
Enforcement from the California State University, Long Beach. He began
his law enforcement career as a reserve police officer with the Seal
Beach Police Department before moving onto the California State Police
and finishing his career (the last twenty years) with the Placentia
Police Department. With these departments, he worked in patrol,
investigation and traffic divisions. Prior to retiring, he returned to
University of La Verne and earned his M.S. in Counseling - Marriage and
Family Therapy. He received certification(s) as a Reality Therapist
from The William Glasser Institute, and Trauma Response Specialist,
from the California State University Fullerton. Bill is also a
Certified Relationship Specialist and a Certified Diplomate of the
American Psychotherapy Association. |
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Alejandrina Flores Burrell, M.S.
is a Licensed Mental Health Professional (MFT 34266) for TCTI, joining
the team in 2008. She received her Masters degree in Family Counseling
from San Diego State University and provides marriage, family and child
counseling to governmental agencies, city personnel and their families
as well as Victims of Crime. She is bilingual (Spanish/English) in her
personal and profssional life giving her first-hand experience in
relating to a diverse population. Her personal life also includes the
military and law enforcement culture which makes her empathic when
working with this population. Throughout her career, she has provided
Mental Health services to school districts, pre-school programs,
adolescent treatment centers and outpatient children's centers with a
special focus on providing parents the skills and tools necessary for
healthy parenting relationships throughout the developmental spectrum.
Alejandrina provides services from her private practice office in
Corona. |
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Sarah Wilkinson, Psy.D. is a Licensed
Mental Health Professional (PSY 24115) for TCTI. She has been providing
counseling to children, adults, and couples, in both an inpatient and
counseling center setting. Sarah also has experience in the health
psychology field doing a rotation at Loma Linda University working with
individuals diagnosed with Cancer and ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Sarah
currently provides counseling services to emergency personnel such as
firefighters, police officers dispatchers and first responders. She
also specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and in working with
individuals with depression, anxiety, and stress management. Sarah also
provides 24 hour critical incident stress debriefing, and currently
works out of the San Bernardino and Corona offices.
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Deana Hodgeson, M.S. earned her masters degree
in counseling psychology from California Baptist University.
She is a registered intern (IMF 67199) and certified in Critical
Incident Stress Management (CISM). Her experience includes inpatient
and outpatient treatment of alcohol and drug addiction spanning
13 years. Additionally completing an internship at the prestigious
Betty Ford Center. Currently at TCTI, Deana provides counseling
services to employees in governmental agencies including law
enforcement, firefighters, emergency service personnel and their
families at our headquarters office in San Bernardino. She also
provides 24-hour critical incident stress debriefings.
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