Trauma Counseling Program
Overview
The Trauma Counseling
Program is committed to treating the after-effects of a child’s traumatic
experience. In addition, the program works to support the recovery of family
members and to improve their ability to support the child. Interventions include
individual, group, and family therapy. The staff of the Trauma Counseling
Program is primarily composed of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and
Family Therapists, and Psychologists. The staff’s expertise is in treating
childhood traumatic events including neglect; physical and sexual abuse; sexual
assault; domestic, school, and community violence; and natural disasters.
Treatment for the psychological aspects of medical trauma and chronic pain is
also available.
Trauma Assessment Pathway
Treatment begins with a
complete assessment (evaluation) of the child. This assessment process is
completed by using the Trauma Assessment Pathway (TAP), a tool developed by our
Chadwick Center staff through funding by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA). The TAP process assists the therapist in
developing a Unique Client Picture that will guide the therapist in selecting
the best type of therapy for the child. A follow-up assessment is completed
every four months while the child is in treatment to help follow the child’s
progress.
Evidenced-Based Practices (EBPs)
Evidence-Based
Practices (EBPs) are types of treatments that have been proven successful in
multiple research studies that have been reviewed by others in the mental health
field. The staff in the Trauma Counseling Program is committed to the use of
EBPs, whenever possible. Among the EBPs utilized in the program are Parent-Child
Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Additional Services
In addition to therapy
services, the Trauma counseling Program also provides:
Locations and Contact Information
Toll-free appointment number for all sites:
1-866-576-4011
Main Center – Kearny Mesa
Main number: 858-966-4011
Fax number:
858-278-2365
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Located in Building 24
of Rady Children’s Hospital Campus
3020 Children’s Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Psychologist Team Leader: Iby
Kantor, PhD
Clinical Improvement Coordinator/
Team Leader: Al Killen-Harvey, LCSW
North County
Main number:
760-967-7082, choose option 3
Fax number:
760-967-1465
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00
pm
Therapist Team Leader:
Virginia Agcayab, MFT
Main Office and Mailing Address – Oceanside
3142 Vista Way, Suite 207
Oceanside, CA 92056
Satellite Office – Escondido
141 N. Fig Street
Escondido, CA 92025
South Bay – Chula Vista
Main number:
619-420-5611
Fax number:
619-420-5531
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
1261 3rd Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Therapist Team Leader: Heidi Stern-Ellis, LCSW
Family Justice Center
Main number: 619-533-3529
Fax number:
619-533-3358
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
San Diego Family Justice Center
707 Broadway 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
Team Leader: Jackie Dietz, LCSW
