About Kathleen “Katrinca” Ford
I have over 30 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. I have amassed a strong theoretical and practical knowledge of childhood and the many issues children and families face as they grow. And yet, each time I meet a child I am starting anew. Who is this unique and wonderful person? What special gifts does she bring to the world? What challenges does she face? How can we work together—child, family and therapist—to create the best outcome for the child and family?
Education:
- MS in Counseling Psychology
Cal State University, Hayward - BA in Human Development
Cal State University, Hayward
Professional Affiliations:
- Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
- Member, Association for Play Therapy
- Member Volunteer, A Home Within
Jenevieve Vartanian, AMFT #126413
During the past 7 years I have been working with older children and teens across the Bay Area in educational settings and my own private practice. My clinical experience with adolescents has provided me a solid understanding of the challenges kids encounter during development and effective strategies for supporting children and their families. I’m excited to now be offering play therapy for younger children as well as family therapy at our wonderful play room in South Berkeley. My specialties include working with trauma, social anxiety, withdrawn or depressed kids, kids who are sensitive and easily overwhelmed, immigrant families, and multicultural families.
Education:
- M.S. in Clinical Psychology
San Francisco State University - B.A. in Film & Media
UC Berkeley