Parul Mehta Patel, Psy.D.
Voice Mail: (714) 988-3580
New clients, please call (714) 898-0362
Works in: Huntington Beach

EDUCATION:
Alliant International University - Irvine, CA
Doctor of Psychology, emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy.
Master of Science, emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy.
Dissertation: Love, in the Asian-Indian, American Immigrant Community.
2002- 2006

Pacific Oaks College - Pasadena, CA
Master of Arts, Human Development.
Thesis: Conflict Resolution
1998-1999

Sydenham College, University of Bombay, Bombay, India
Bachelor of Commerce and Economics
1988-1993

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
South Asian Hot line and Referral Agency - Artesia, CA
Licensed Psychologist PSY 22223 (September 2008 - current)
Psychological Assistant PSB # 31444 (2005 - September 2008)
Staff Therapist (2003 - 2005)
Individual, couple and family therapy. Emphasis on Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Bowenian Therapy through a multi generational model.
Psychotherapy to survivors of domestic violence, hate crimes, and other traumas.
Lead for conflict resolution and psychotherapy groups for transitional home residents.
Developed and implemented guidelines for transitional living home residents.
Routine intake assessments and collaboration with Psychiatrists, Social Workers and other professionals.
Psychological assessments for adults and children.

South Asian Network - Artesia, CA
Licensed Psychologist PSY 22223 (September 2008 – March 2011)
Psychological Assistant PSB # 31444 (2005 - September 2008)
Staff Therapist (2003 - 2005)
Individual, couple and family therapy. Emphasis on Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Bowenian Therapy through a multi generational model.
Psychotherapy with survivors of domestic violence, hate crimes, and other traumas.
Lead for psychotherapy and skill-based groups including domestic violence survivors groups and coping skills groups.
Presentations at city hall and for department and other staff.
Routine intake assessments and collaboration with Psychiatrists, Social Workers and other professionals.

Supervision of Psychological Assistant providing therapy services to students at Schools (Whitey High; Ross Middle School) in ABC school district.
Psychological assessments for adults and children.
Provider and lead for DMH mental health program for in-home services for older adults.
Conducted confidentiality needs-assessment within staff and created/ implemented stringent confidentiality policy.

Saddleback College - Mission Viejo, CA
Intern, Pre-Doctoral Internship 2004 - 2005
Provided counseling from a brief therapy model at the Student Health Center to community college students.
Conducted assessments including ADD/ADHD testing, personality assessments, depression inventories and suicide assessments.
Provided individual therapy for issues related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, personality disorders, eating disorders, child sexual abuse, relationship difficulties and family conflicts.
Collaborated with medical professionals, and student services in treatment planning for individual students.

Coastal Family Therapy Services - Newport, CA
Trainee in Practicum, 2003 - 2004
Provided counseling to individuals, children, and families.
Facilitated anger management and children's groups.
Provided court-ordered, therapeutic monitored visitations for children and families.
Work locations included Garden Grove City Probation Department and Mission Viejo Church.

Rosemary Children's Services - Pasadena, CA
Social Worker, 2002
Counseled case load of fifteen children placed in foster families and inspected foster homes for Title 22 compliance.
Wrote monthly reports for case load files.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Pentamedia Corporation - Cerritos, CA, 2001
Business Development Manager:
Executed budgets and conducted traditional and unconventional marketing and PR for site, tutorials and CD's.

Chaitime Inc.
Philadelphia, PA, 2000
Business Development Manager:
Organized and executed channel specific and other promotional events and secured sponsorship contracts.

CineBlitz
Bombay, India, 1996
Journalist: Designed, conducted and authored interviews with Cine Artists.

FREELANCE WRITING:
Asian American Psychological Association, South Asian Section Newsletter. (2009)
India Journal, Artesia, CA. (2004 - 2006)
India Post, Artesia, CA. (1999)
Sydenham College Magazine, Bombay, India. (1995)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Level 1, 2, & 3 Self Development Programs, LandMark Education International. (1997 - 2001)
Basic Language Course in French, Alliance France (1993)
Diploma in Computer Programming and Application, Apple Institute, N.C.C. (1990 - 1991)
Diploma in Public Speaking, Indo-American Society (1988)

LANGUAGES:
English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Psychological Association
Orange County Psychological Association
Asian American Psychological Association
South Asian Psychological Association

New clients, please call office number. Do not call therapist.
Administrative information needs to be gathered before scheduling.
Page last updated: 9/10/11