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, bullying and suicide, and financial sharing in relationships. 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 served as 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, Psy.D..:  Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB35001), under the supervision of Dr. Yaron Pruginin (PSY21146).  She received her doctorate of psychology 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.  

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