Committee Meeting - Community Mental Health
PRODUCED BY: Community Mental Health Committee (CMH)
DATE/TIME: December 5, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members)
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Members (New Attendees Please Contact Chai
COMMITTEE PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Community Mental Health Committee (CMH) is to monitor developments in the area of community mental health, establishing liaison with community mental health agencies and organizations, and helping to facilitate the delivery of services by practicing psychologists to the underserved in the public mental health system in San Diego County. The Committee also provides information to the SDPA membership and the public about community mental health resources.
The Committee meets on the first Friday of the month every other month 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
For more information, please contact the Co-Chairs:
Karen Zappone, Ph.D. kzappone@san.rr.com Sherry Casper, Ph.D. drcasper@ctlcsd.com
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Costs to Attend
Committee Chairs & Board Members attend for free
SDPA Members $95.00 & their guests $95.00
SDPA Graduate Student Members $50.00 & their guests $75.00
Please Register Before December 1, 2025!
HONOREES
President's Award
Our 2025 President, Board of Directors, and Committee Chairs
Our 2026 President and Board of Directors
We hope you will join us for this wonderful SDPA celebratory event.
If you have questions, please contact: sdpa@sdpsych.org
Committee Meeting - Aging Issues
PRODUCED BY: Aging Issues Committee (AIC)
DATE/TIME: December 8 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
PARTICIPATION: Only SDPA Members (New Attendees Please Contact Chair)
The purpose of the Aging Issues Committee (AIC) is to provide members with the opportunity to consult and network with others who work with older adults and to share treatment strategies and expertise. The Committee provides opportunities for professionals to share with each other their experiences related to aging and retirement. The Committee offers members and the public education/resources related to issues of aging.
The Committee meets on the second Monday of the month 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
Kenneth S. Dellefield, Ph.D. kendellefield@gmail.com
Cynthia A. Cotter, Ph.D. cacphd@me.com
Committee Meeting - Addictive Disorders
PRODUCED BY: Addictive Disorders Committee
DATE/TIME: December 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The purpose of the Addictive Disorders Committee is to provide members with the opportunity to consult and network with others who work with individuals with addictive disorders and to share treatment strategies and expertise. The Committee also offers members continuing education and resources in the area of addictive disorders.
The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
For more information, please contact the Chair:
Siri Hadland, Psy.D.
Committee Meeting - Disaster Psychology
PRODUCED BY: Disaster Psychology Committee
DATE/TIME: December 9, 2025 5:30 PM
The purpose of the Disaster Psychology Committee is to provide mental health support to disaster survivors and workers across the disaster continuum of preparedness, mitigation, response/recovery and promotion of resiliency.
The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM.
Glenn Lipson, Ph.D. ABPP drglipson@gmail.com
Committee Meeting - Child, Youth and Family
PRODUCED BY: Child, Youth and Family Committee
DATE/TIME: December 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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.
Susan Lagasse, Ph.D. susanlagasse@sbcglobal.net
Committee Meeting - Forensic
PRODUCED BY: Forensic Committee
DATE/TIME: December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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.
Abraham Loebenstein, Ph.D. doctorabe@msn.com
Committee Meeting - Cultural Diversity
PRODUCED BY: Cultural Diversity Committee (CD)
DATE/TIME: December 16, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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.
Darlene Townes, Psy.D. dr.dtownes@gmail.com
Donielle Cohen, Ph.D. admin@doniellelmft.com
Committee Meeting - LGBTQ+
PRODUCED BY: LGBTQ+ Committee
DATE/TIME: December 10, 2025 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
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 second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM on Zoom.
Joseph Severino, Ph.D. jseverino@thecentersd.org 619-786-7044
Taeko Uchino, Psy.D. dr.uchino@positivepsychologyinc.com
January 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom (Link Will Be Provided to Committee Members)
Committee Meeting - Women's Wellness
Prioritize Your Well-Being & Connect with Like-Minded Women
Take a break, tune in, and invest in your wellness. We can’t wait to see you there!
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
DATE/TIME: January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Forensic Committee Meeting
January 26, 2026 7:00 PM
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February 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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April 27, 2026
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