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..

   
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 brings a wealth of life experiences to his work having been an educator and pastor before earning his post-doctorate Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy in 1998. He enjoys working with couples and families in the areas of crisis and trauma, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Dr. Mills' certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) allows him to address these specific issues with a very effective intervention. His clients also include adolescents with problems ranging from academic and behavioral issues to poor self-image. He is also one of TCTI's primary instructors. He was honored to be invited to be part of a team of mental health professionals that flew to New York to assist in the September 11th Terrorist Attacks on America. Dr. Mills currently sees clients in our Corona office. For further information, visit his website at www.go4therapy.com


   
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.

   
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.

   
Angela Ronan, Ph.D. graduated from the California School of Professional Psychology with her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PSY 17942). 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 (MHP) 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.

   
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.

   
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.

   
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.

   
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.

   
  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.

   
  Stacy McLain, Ph.D. joined TCTI as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (PSY 17699) in 2001, with her Ph.D. 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.

   
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.

   
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.

   
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 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.

   
  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.

   
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.

   
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.

   
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.

   
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.
   
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.

   
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.

   
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.

   
  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.

   
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.