Christina Zampitella, Psy.D.,FT: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY20878), holds a Fellow of Thanatology (highest honor as an expert in death, loss and bereavement), and CEO/President of IPAS. She is also an Assistant Professor at National University. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology, with a minor in biology, from the University of Delaware, her first Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University in PA, and her second Master's degree and Doctoral degree from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego, CA. Her research and clinical interests include integrative psychology, death, loss, and bereavement, ADHD/LD assessment and treatment, and nature-based interventions. Dr. Zampitella has presented and given trainings and workshops internationally, been published in professional journals, newsletters, newspapers, and has been interviewed on an internationally syndicated radio show regarding her work with the bereaved and the program developed through National University's Center for Integrative Health. She has been interviewed by NBC News regarding the effects of social networking sites on relationships. She has also been featured on Fox News in San Diego regarding grief related issues. As the lead faculty of the Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Bereavement Studies, she developed a training program for those who wish to work with bereaved and dying individuals and families. She is also the chair of the Continuing Education Committee for the San Diego Psychological Association and is the recipient of the Outstanding Doctor of Psychology Award from the California School of Professional Psychology. Click here for more information about Dr. Zampitella's experience or here for Dr. Zampitella's personal webpage.
Katie Tone, M.S.: Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB33206), under the supervision of Dr. Zampitella. She is a doctoral candidate at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Her interests include domestic violence, relationship skill development, treatment of adolescents, and clinical psychology. She received her Master's Degrees from California State University, Fullerton and the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Her clinical interests include working with emotional and behavioral issues, bereavement, working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and groups in domestic violence, anger management, and assertive communication skills training.
Darin Arsenault, Ph.D.: is a Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB34706) under the supervision of Dr. Christina Zampitella, CT. He completed his Master's degree in Speech Communication and Psychology at California State University, Fullerton and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Health from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego. He is an adjunct faculty member at Azusa Pacific University. He provides individual counseling and group therapy to adolescents, adults, and older people. He also conducts psychological assessments, learning disability assessments, and gastric bypass evaluations. His clinical interests include grief and loss, mindfulness, depression, anxiety, spirituality, cultural diversity, exercise, anger management, men's issues, aging, weight management, and medical concerns such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. His philosophy is that focusing on how and what is happening in the present moment, and how that relates to our past, present, and future, can move us forward even when feeling "stuck."
Deanna DeBlaere, Psy.D., is a Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB34504), under the supervision of Dr. Valerie Alexander, a clinical psychologist (PSY12845). She earned her Master’s degree and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego. She received her B.A. Honors degree in Psychology from the University of Manitoba, Canada. Her clinical interests include: trauma, grief and loss, family of origin issues, managing anxiety and depression, adjustment and life-transitions, relational issues, self-esteem issues, cultural and diversity issues, spirituality and mindfulness, integrative psychology/psychotherapy, and university student counseling. Dr. DeBlaere’s most recent research involved the exploration of parent-to-child verbal aggression and development of an integrative theoretical model for understanding short- and long-term recipient impact.
John Carswell, LMFT.: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA, Lic# 4784) Certified Domestic Violence Group Facilitator. Specializes in Choice Therapy, Reality Therapy and Lead Management. Co-creator of the CBT treatment track for the Partial Hospitalization Department. Bilingual: Conversational Portuguese.
Reina Remy, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#LCS23158) specializes in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. She earned a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters of Social Work at San Diego State University. She interned at UCSD Outpatient Clinic working with adults and Rady Children's Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry working with children, adolescents, and their families. She was employed at the San Diego Center for Children for six years providing therapy for emotionally disturbed children and their families. Click here for Reina's personal page. For more information, visit her site at www.reinaremy.blogspot.com
Dane Ripellino, PsyD: is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in both California (PSY22722) and Massachusetts (PSY6461). He was overeducated at the following schools (but has not lost his sense of humor): Doctorate in clinical psychology at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Master's of Divinity from St. John's Seminary, Master's in Pastorial Counseling from L'Institut Catholique de Paris, and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary's University.People describe him as down-to-earth, intelligent, warm, caring, challenging, grounded, and approachable, with a sense of humor. He served as the director of counseling services at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design for 7 years, and is very familiar with the issues of artists, as well as higher education. He was also in a group private practice in Boston, MA for 17 years, working with a wide range of issues: anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, PTSD, returning vets and their spouses, GLBT issues, and addictions, to name a few. He works with adults, and particularly enjoys working with couples. Before this, in a former life, he served as a Catholic priest, working with bereavement, loss, trauma, existential questions of being on the planet, as well as many aspects of spirituality and problems in living. Dr. Ripellino provides services in English, French, and Spanish.
