I have over twenty years of clinical experience in the mental health profession. Having worked extensively with children in local schools (Fremont, Union City, Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, San Leandro) at the elementary, junior high and high schools levels.
I have intimate knowledge of problems such as academic stress, anxiety, depression, inability to focus, social acceptance, peer pressure, bullying and experimenting with drugs and alcohol.
I have also counseled adults and families with issues related to relational disconnect, communication problems, depression, grief, stress, cultural adjustments, parenting, divorce, and couples counseling.
Multiple Languages:
Therapeutic Modalities Used
- CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
- DBT: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,
- EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
- Narrative, Psychodynamic, Family Systems and Existential.
Work Experience
Over the years I have worked with a variety of service organizations such as:
- New Haven Unified School District – School Counselor
- Alameda County Sheriff’s Office – Youth and Family Services Bureau
- Alameda County, School Attendance Review Board (SARB)
- Fremont Police Department- Juvenile Diversion Program
- City of Fremont, Youth & Family Services Bureau
- Shelter Against Violent Environment, Fremont, CA (S.A.V.E)
Education
- M.S. Psychology with MFT and PPS Credential Options-
- California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA
- M.A. History
- Savitri College, Ajmer, India
- B. Ed.-Teaching Credentials
- Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Ajmer, India
Professional Credentials
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT Lic. # 43574)
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 1385)
- California Pupil Personnel Services Credentials (PPS)
- California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
Professional Associations
Member: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Personal Interests
When not seeing clients or busy raising her two boys, Shalini has been training in mixed martial arts for over 12 years and is currently preparing for her 5th-degree black belt under Master KJN Jovi Fernando Sr. @ West Coast Karate in Fremont.
