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Mental Health Professionals
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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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Lawrence L. Davis, Ph.D.
is a Licensed Mental Health Professional (PSY 6662) for TCTI.
Since 1985, he has been the Director of Psychological Testing
and Screening. In 1967, he retired from the United States Air
Force as a Lieutenant Colonel and continued his education by
getting his license in clinical psychology. His role at TCTI
includes pre-employment evaluation of applicants for employment
or promotion in law enforcement, fire personnel and dispatchers.
He has screened and evaluated thousands of applicants has had
approximately 80 court appearances.
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Jonathan Mills, Ed.D.
is a Licensed Mental Health Professional (MFT 41885) with a
Doctorate in Education. He has been a MHP with TCTI since 1998.
Dr. Mills specializes in the treatment of couples and families.
He works in the areas of crisis and trauma, depression, anxiety,
and panic attacks. His clients also include adolescents with
problems ranging from academic and behavioral issues to poor
self-image. In addition to providing critical incident stress
debriefings, he is also one of TCTI's primary instructors. Dr.
Mills is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing) therapy. He was also part of a team of mental
health professionals that flew to New York to assist in the
September 11th Terrorist Attacks on America.
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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 program.
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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 Headquarters
office in San Bernardino, 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 and our satellite office in Claremont
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.
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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 TCTIs 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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Michael Walker, Psy.D. received
his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University
in 2001. He joined TCTI in 2006 as a Licensed Mental Health
Professional (PSY 20652) after serving nearly 30 years in law
enforcement with Riverside Police Department. Dr. Walker brings
this practical experience into the clinical setting to help
assist the clients and departments contracted with TCTI. He
currently works out of our headquarters office in San Bernardino
as well as Temecula providing marriage, family and child counseling
to governmental agencies, city personnel and their families.
He also provides 24-hour Critical Incident Intervention Debriefings
as well as works out of our training department teaching various
classes and conducts Pre-Hire Psychological Testing.
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M. Jeanne Jackson, Ph.D. earned
her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of
Oregon in 1993. She joined TCTI in 2007 as a Licensed Mental
Health Professional (PSY 19592) and works out of our headquarters
office in San Bernardino providing marriage, family and child
counseling to governmental agencies, city personnel and their
families. She also currently works in the Children’s Services
section of Perris Mental Health where she’s responsible
for providing individual and family therapy to children with
severe emotional disturbances. Prior to this, Dr. Jackson worked
in Colorado at a day treatment center providing assessment and
treatment services for mentally disturbed children and their
families. In addition to providing counseling services through
TCTI, she will also assist with pre-hire psychological testing
for law enforcement, fire personnel, dispatch and other service-oriented
positions.
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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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Adrienne Pasek, Psy.D. earned
her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is currently working
towards her license in Clinical Psychology at TCTI (PSB 33314
under supervision of Kathy Wellbrock, PSY 17906). She provides
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. Dr. Pasek is the Executive Director of Inland Valleys
Justice Center, a community dispute resolution center. She has
completed numerous hours of mediation and advanced mediation
training, led classes and seminars in mediation techniques and
processes, and is the Center's expert on human behavior and
its use in mediation. Her extensive experience in psychology
as well as her comfort with legal aspects of mediation, has
made Dr. Pasek a very effective and successful mediator.
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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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Christa Wallis, M.A. received
her Masters degree in Psychology from Chapman University. Since
arriving at TCTI she has been providing psychotherapy to adults,
families and couples with a focus on emergency medical personnel,
i.e., police officers, firefighters, paramedics and dispatchers
(IMF 47730 under supervision of Nancy K. Bohl, MFT 19924). She
also provides 24-hour Critical Incident Debriefings and is certified
in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.
She sees clients out of our headquarters office 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. He had overall responsibility for the office containing
six squads with 70 agents and 35 support personnel. He provided
supervision, had primary liaison responsibility for all local,
state and federal law enforcement agencies in the county as
well as with the state and federal courts. 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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