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• SDPA Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  • When
    04/21/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  PRODUCED BY:  Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)

  DATE/TIME:  April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 
  

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.

  The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Darlene Townes, Psy.D.
  dr.dtownes@gmail.com

  Donielle Cohen, Ph.D.
  admin@doniellelmft.com

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• SDPA Forensic Committee Meeting

  • When
    04/27/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Forensic Committee Meeting

  April 27, 2026

  7:00 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chai

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California.  The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field.  The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.

  The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP
  drglipson@gmail.com

  Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D.
  doctorabe@msn.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family

  • When
    05/08/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  SDPA Committee Meeting:
  Child, Youth and Family

  May 8, 2026
  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families.  Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.

  The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Chair:

  Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.
  susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  • When
    05/12/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women

  Tuesday, May 12, 2025

  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Join Us on Zoom

  Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there! 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Women's Wellness Committee is to provide members with an opportunity to explore women's wellness both personally and academically.  The Committee provides a forum for enjoying the company and shared experiences of other Committee members while also working to raise awareness of women's wellness in San Diego County.

  The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

  If you have questions or want to learn more about the committee, don't hesitate to reach out to the:

  Dr. Claire Deierhoi-Clark
  claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com
  Women's Wellness Chair

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  • When
    05/19/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  PRODUCED BY:  Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)

  DATE/TIME:  May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 
  

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.

  The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Darlene Townes, Psy.D.
  dr.dtownes@gmail.com

  Donielle Cohen, Ph.D.
  admin@doniellelmft.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+

  • When
    05/20/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  The LGBTQ+ Committee
  

  (meets the third Wednesday of the month)

  May 20, 2026 
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Live on Zoom 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Committee is to educate the SDPA membership, mental health professionals, and the San Diego public about LGBTQ+ issues.  The Committee continues to increase awareness, and provide counseling and support to the San Diego community.  They serve as a liaison between SDPA and the LGBTQ+ communities, providing updates and discussions of the issues involved in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals.  The Committee is a resource for those practitioners who work with LGBTQ+ clients and HIV-infected individuals.

  The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom. 

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Joseph Severino, Ph.D.
  jseverino@thecentersd.org
  619-786-7044
  

  Taeko Uchino, Psy.D.
  dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com

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• SDPA Forensic Committee Meeting

  • When
    05/25/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Forensic Committee Meeting

  May 25, 2026

  7:00 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chai

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California.  The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field.  The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.

  The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP
  drglipson@gmail.com

  Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D.
  doctorabe@msn.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  • When
    06/09/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women

  Tuesday, June 9, 2025

  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Join Us on Zoom

  Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there! 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Women's Wellness Committee is to provide members with an opportunity to explore women's wellness both personally and academically.  The Committee provides a forum for enjoying the company and shared experiences of other Committee members while also working to raise awareness of women's wellness in San Diego County.

  The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

  If you have questions or want to learn more about the committee, don't hesitate to reach out to the:

  Dr. Claire Deierhoi-Clark
  claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com
  Women's Wellness Chair

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family

  • When
    06/12/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  SDPA Committee Meeting:
  Child, Youth and Family

  June 12, 2026
  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families.  Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.

  The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Chair:

  Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.
  susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  • When
    06/16/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  PRODUCED BY:  Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)

  DATE/TIME:  June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 
  

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.

  The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Darlene Townes, Psy.D.
  dr.dtownes@gmail.com

  Donielle Cohen, Ph.D.
  admin@doniellelmft.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+

  • When
    06/17/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  The LGBTQ+ Committee
  

  (meets the third Wednesday of the month)

  June 17, 2026 
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Live on Zoom 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Committee is to educate the SDPA membership, mental health professionals, and the San Diego public about LGBTQ+ issues.  The Committee continues to increase awareness, and provide counseling and support to the San Diego community.  They serve as a liaison between SDPA and the LGBTQ+ communities, providing updates and discussions of the issues involved in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals.  The Committee is a resource for those practitioners who work with LGBTQ+ clients and HIV-infected individuals.

  The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom. 

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Joseph Severino, Ph.D.
  jseverino@thecentersd.org
  619-786-7044
  

  Taeko Uchino, Psy.D.
  dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com

  Show details
• SDPA Forensic Committee Meeting

  • When
    06/22/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Forensic Committee Meeting

  June 22, 2026

  7:00 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chai

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California.  The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field.  The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.

  The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP
  drglipson@gmail.com

  Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D.
  doctorabe@msn.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family

  • When
    07/10/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  SDPA Committee Meeting:
  Child, Youth and Family

  July 10, 2026
  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families.  Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.

  The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Chair:

  Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.
  susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  • When
    07/14/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women

  Tuesday, July 14, 2025

  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Join Us on Zoom

  Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there! 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Women's Wellness Committee is to provide members with an opportunity to explore women's wellness both personally and academically.  The Committee provides a forum for enjoying the company and shared experiences of other Committee members while also working to raise awareness of women's wellness in San Diego County.

  The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

  If you have questions or want to learn more about the committee, don't hesitate to reach out to the:

  Dr. Claire Deierhoi-Clark
  claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com
  Women's Wellness Chair

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+

  • When
    07/15/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  The LGBTQ+ Committee
  

  (meets the third Wednesday of the month)

  July 15, 2026 
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Live on Zoom 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Committee is to educate the SDPA membership, mental health professionals, and the San Diego public about LGBTQ+ issues.  The Committee continues to increase awareness, and provide counseling and support to the San Diego community.  They serve as a liaison between SDPA and the LGBTQ+ communities, providing updates and discussions of the issues involved in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals.  The Committee is a resource for those practitioners who work with LGBTQ+ clients and HIV-infected individuals.

  The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom. 

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Joseph Severino, Ph.D.
  jseverino@thecentersd.org
  619-786-7044
  

  Taeko Uchino, Psy.D.
  dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  • When
    07/21/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  PRODUCED BY:  Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)

  DATE/TIME:  July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 
  

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.

  The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Darlene Townes, Psy.D.
  dr.dtownes@gmail.com

  Donielle Cohen, Ph.D.
  admin@doniellelmft.com

  Show details
• SDPA Forensic Committee Meeting

  • When
    07/27/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Forensic Committee Meeting

  July 27, 2026

  7:00 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chai

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California.  The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field.  The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.

  The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP
  drglipson@gmail.com

  Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D.
  doctorabe@msn.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  • When
    08/11/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women

  Tuesday, August 11, 2025

  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Join Us on Zoom

  Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there! 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Women's Wellness Committee is to provide members with an opportunity to explore women's wellness both personally and academically.  The Committee provides a forum for enjoying the company and shared experiences of other Committee members while also working to raise awareness of women's wellness in San Diego County.

  The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

  If you have questions or want to learn more about the committee, don't hesitate to reach out to the:

  Dr. Claire Deierhoi-Clark
  claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com
  Women's Wellness Chair

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family

  • When
    08/14/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  SDPA Committee Meeting:
  Child, Youth and Family

  August 14, 2026
  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families.  Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.

  The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Chair:

  Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.
  susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  • When
    08/18/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  PRODUCED BY:  Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)

  DATE/TIME:  August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 
  

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.

  The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Darlene Townes, Psy.D.
  dr.dtownes@gmail.com

  Donielle Cohen, Ph.D.
  admin@doniellelmft.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+

  • When
    08/19/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  The LGBTQ+ Committee
  

  (meets the third Wednesday of the month)

  August 19, 2026 
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Live on Zoom 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Committee is to educate the SDPA membership, mental health professionals, and the San Diego public about LGBTQ+ issues.  The Committee continues to increase awareness, and provide counseling and support to the San Diego community.  They serve as a liaison between SDPA and the LGBTQ+ communities, providing updates and discussions of the issues involved in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals.  The Committee is a resource for those practitioners who work with LGBTQ+ clients and HIV-infected individuals.

  The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom. 

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Joseph Severino, Ph.D.
  jseverino@thecentersd.org
  619-786-7044
  

  Taeko Uchino, Psy.D.
  dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  • When
    09/08/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women

  Tuesday, September 8, 2025

  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Join Us on Zoom

  Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there! 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Women's Wellness Committee is to provide members with an opportunity to explore women's wellness both personally and academically.  The Committee provides a forum for enjoying the company and shared experiences of other Committee members while also working to raise awareness of women's wellness in San Diego County.

  The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

  If you have questions or want to learn more about the committee, don't hesitate to reach out to the:

  Dr. Claire Deierhoi-Clark
  claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com
  Women's Wellness Chair

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family

  • When
    09/11/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  SDPA Committee Meeting:
  Child, Youth and Family

  September 11, 2026
  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families.  Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.

  The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Chair:

  Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.
  susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  • When
    09/15/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  PRODUCED BY:  Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)

  DATE/TIME:  September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 
  

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.

  The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Darlene Townes, Psy.D.
  dr.dtownes@gmail.com

  Donielle Cohen, Ph.D.
  admin@doniellelmft.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+

  • When
    09/16/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  The LGBTQ+ Committee
  

  (meets the third Wednesday of the month)

  September 16, 2026 
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Live on Zoom 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Committee is to educate the SDPA membership, mental health professionals, and the San Diego public about LGBTQ+ issues.  The Committee continues to increase awareness, and provide counseling and support to the San Diego community.  They serve as a liaison between SDPA and the LGBTQ+ communities, providing updates and discussions of the issues involved in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals.  The Committee is a resource for those practitioners who work with LGBTQ+ clients and HIV-infected individuals.

  The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom. 

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Joseph Severino, Ph.D.
  jseverino@thecentersd.org
  619-786-7044
  

  Taeko Uchino, Psy.D.
  dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com

  Show details
• SDPA Forensic Committee Meeting

  • When
    09/28/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Forensic Committee Meeting

  August 28, 2026

  7:00 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chai

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California.  The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field.  The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.

  The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP
  drglipson@gmail.com

  Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D.
  doctorabe@msn.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family

  • When
    10/09/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  SDPA Committee Meeting:
  Child, Youth and Family

  October 9, 2026
  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families.  Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.

  The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Chair:

  Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.
  susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net

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• SDPA Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  • When
    10/13/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women

  Tuesday, October 13, 2025

  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Join Us on Zoom

  Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there! 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Women's Wellness Committee is to provide members with an opportunity to explore women's wellness both personally and academically.  The Committee provides a forum for enjoying the company and shared experiences of other Committee members while also working to raise awareness of women's wellness in San Diego County.

  The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

  If you have questions or want to learn more about the committee, don't hesitate to reach out to the:

  Dr. Claire Deierhoi-Clark
  claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com
  Women's Wellness Chair

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• SDPA Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  • When
    10/20/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  PRODUCED BY:  Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)

  DATE/TIME:  October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 
  

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.

  The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Darlene Townes, Psy.D.
  dr.dtownes@gmail.com

  Donielle Cohen, Ph.D.
  admin@doniellelmft.com

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• SDPA Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+

  • When
    10/21/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  The LGBTQ+ Committee
  

  (meets the third Wednesday of the month)

  October 21, 2026 
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Live on Zoom 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Committee is to educate the SDPA membership, mental health professionals, and the San Diego public about LGBTQ+ issues.  The Committee continues to increase awareness, and provide counseling and support to the San Diego community.  They serve as a liaison between SDPA and the LGBTQ+ communities, providing updates and discussions of the issues involved in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals.  The Committee is a resource for those practitioners who work with LGBTQ+ clients and HIV-infected individuals.

  The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom. 

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Joseph Severino, Ph.D.
  jseverino@thecentersd.org
  619-786-7044
  

  Taeko Uchino, Psy.D.
  dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com

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• SDPA Forensic Committee Meeting

  • When
    10/26/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Forensic Committee Meeting

  October 26, 2026

  7:00 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chai

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California.  The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field.  The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.

  The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP
  drglipson@gmail.com

  Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D.
  doctorabe@msn.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  • When
    11/10/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness

  Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women

  Tuesday, November 10, 2025

  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Join Us on Zoom

  Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there! 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Women's Wellness Committee is to provide members with an opportunity to explore women's wellness both personally and academically.  The Committee provides a forum for enjoying the company and shared experiences of other Committee members while also working to raise awareness of women's wellness in San Diego County.

  The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

  If you have questions or want to learn more about the committee, don't hesitate to reach out to the:

  Dr. Claire Deierhoi-Clark
  claire@drdeierhoiclarkpsychology.com
  Women's Wellness Chair

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family

  • When
    11/13/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  SDPA Committee Meeting:
  Child, Youth and Family

  November 13, 2026
  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families.  Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.

  The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Chair:

  Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.
  susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  • When
    11/17/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  PRODUCED BY:  Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)

  DATE/TIME:  November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 
  

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.

  The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Darlene Townes, Psy.D.
  dr.dtownes@gmail.com

  Donielle Cohen, Ph.D.
  admin@doniellelmft.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+

  • When
    11/18/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  The LGBTQ+ Committee
  

  (meets the third Wednesday of the month)

  November 18, 2026 
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Live on Zoom 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Committee is to educate the SDPA membership, mental health professionals, and the San Diego public about LGBTQ+ issues.  The Committee continues to increase awareness, and provide counseling and support to the San Diego community.  They serve as a liaison between SDPA and the LGBTQ+ communities, providing updates and discussions of the issues involved in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals.  The Committee is a resource for those practitioners who work with LGBTQ+ clients and HIV-infected individuals.

  The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom. 

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Joseph Severino, Ph.D.
  jseverino@thecentersd.org
  619-786-7044
  

  Taeko Uchino, Psy.D.
  dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com

  Show details
• SDPA Forensic Committee Meeting

  • When
    11/23/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Forensic Committee Meeting

  November 23, 2026

  7:00 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chai

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California.  The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field.  The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.

  The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP
  drglipson@gmail.com

  Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D.
  doctorabe@msn.com

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family

  • When
    12/11/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  SDPA Committee Meeting:
  Child, Youth and Family

  December 11, 2026
  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Child, Youth and Family Committee is to provide members with current, practical, and clinically relevant information and material on issues pertaining to the treatment of children, youth and families.  Additionally, the Committee promotes SDPA within the San Diego community by providing useful information to the general public.

  The Committee meets on the second Friday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Chair:

  Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.
  susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net

  Show details
• SDPA Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  • When
    12/15/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity

  PRODUCED BY:  Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)

  DATE/TIME:  December 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  LOCATION:  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 
  

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Committee is to provide members with consultations, continuing education training, professional development, and resources related to serving clients from diverse and underrepresented groups.

  The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Darlene Townes, Psy.D.
  dr.dtownes@gmail.com

  Donielle Cohen, Ph.D.
  admin@doniellelmft.com

  Show details
• SDPA Forensic Committee Meeting

  • When
    12/28/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Forensic Committee Meeting

  December 28, 2026

  7:00 PM

  Zoom  (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members) 

  PARTICIPATION:  Only SDPA Members  (New Attendees Please Contact Chai

  COMMITTEE PURPOSE:

  The purpose of the Forensic Committee is to promote high standards for the delivery of forensic services in San Diego County and throughout the state of California.  The Committee offers educational workshops and consultations to member psychologists who are interested in this challenging and highly specialized field.  The Committee also addresses the promotion of the profession of psychology to multiple forensic arenas.

  The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

  For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:

  Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP
  drglipson@gmail.com

  Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D.
  doctorabe@msn.com

  Show details