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Vitae

Jocelyne R. Shiromoto, M.S.W., L.C.S.W

California Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Lic. LCS 12483


Education

M.S.W., Master of Social Work, University of Southern California, 1984
B.S.W., Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, CSU Los Angeles, December 1981
A.A., Psychology - Fullerton Community College, 1980


License

California License Clinical Social Work (L.C.S.W), LCS 12483, 1986


Professional Clinical  Practice

Full Time Private Practice
Psychotherapist/Clinical Social Work – 1987 to present
November 2005 – Current  - Private Practice at Cherami House, Fullerton & So. Cst Psy, Irvine 
April 2003 – November 2005:  Private Practice at Owen Family Center 
February 1987 – April 2003:  Private Practice at Curtis C. Rouanzoin, Ph.D., & Assoc 
Outpatient and Inpatient Psychotherapy: Adults, Adolescents, Children, Couples, Families, and Groups: Marriage and Family Discord, Relationships, Child & Adult ADHD/ADD and Family, Child Separation Anxiety Disorder, Autism/Asperger’s, Family Violence, Battered Wife/Husband Syndrome, Divorce/Family, Collaborative Divorce, Multiple Family Groups, Substance Abuse/Families, Depression, Sexual Dysfunctions, Complicated Grief, Bi-Polar, Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Attacks, OCD, Acute Stress Disorder, Trauma/PTSD, Eating Disorders, Eating Disorder Multiple Family Groups, Victims of Violent Crimes, Survivors of Physical and Sexual Abuse, Child Separation Anxiety Disorder, Autism/Asperger’s, Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders, Factitious Disorder, Character Disorders.

Psychiatric Hospital Clinician/Psychotherapist Privileges from 1986 to 1998 – All Units (children, adolescents, adult, lock) & Eating Disorder Units: Brea Psychiatric Hospital, Santa Ana Psychiatric Hospital, College Hospitals, Los Alamitos Hospital, La Palma Hospital, Kellogg Hospital, Placentia Linda Hospital, Friendly Hills Hospital, and others.
  • Trauma Specialist 
  • Child Specialist 
  • Collaborative Divorce Specialist – Coach with CDS (Collaborative Divorce Solutions, Orange County)
  • Mediator/consultant between families and schools for Special Ed (learning/behavioral/emotional problems)
  • EMDR Institute Facilitator Faculty
  • EMDRIA Approved EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant
  • Hope International University Adjunct Faculty, Retired 1990 - 2006


Part time Private Practice
Apprentice/Associate Clinical Social Worker – 1984-1987

Orange County Psychotherapy and Counseling Association, Tustin

Outpatient Psychotherapy: Adults, Adolescents, Children, Couples, Families, and Groups.  Depression, Eating Disorders, Adult & Children Anxiety Disorders, Children/Teens Learning Disabilites & ADD/ADHD, Psychotic Disorders, Victims of Physical/Sexual Abuse, Paraphilias, and Marital/Family Discord.


Current & Past Clinical Teaching Experience


Hope International University
Adjunct Faculty for the School of Graduate Studies, Marriage & Family Therapy Program
1997 to 2005:  Ethics of Sexual Care and Human Sexuality (Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions and Disorders)

2003:  Psychopharmacology

1996:  Child Abuse Workshop for MFT Graduate Students to meet board requirements for licensure

1991 to 1999
  • Supervision for MFT practicum students and MFT interns
  • Supervision of MSW Associate

Pacific Christian College (Undergraduate College of Hope International University)
Adjunct Faculty for Undergraduate Department of Behavioral & Social Sciences – Social Work Track
1991-1994

  • Courses: Introduction to Social Work and Social Work Practice
  • Undergraduate Practicum Supervisor.
  • Consultant /Mentor for the Undergraduate Social Work Track
  • Mentor and Advisor to students interested in pursuing Graduate Studies in Schools of Social Work

EMDR Institute, Inc.  1990 - Current
  • EMDR Institute, Inc., Facilitator Faculty for EMDR Professional Trainings
  • EMDR Institute, Inc., Logistics Coordinator (since 2004)

EMDR International Association
  • EMDRIA approved EMDR  Certified Therapist
  • EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant (Supervision for EMDR Certified Therapist candidates) 


Employment

Medical  Social  Worker – 1986-1987
California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles: Full time.
Neo-natal Intensive Care, Pediatrics, OB & GYN, and Emergency Room. Back up for Skilled Nursing, ICU, CCU, and Cancer Unit. Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Interventions, Discharge Planning, Child Sexual and Physical Abuse Evaluations. Court testimonies for child and sexual abuse cases within the hospital’s milieu. Intervention with drug mothers who gave birth to drug babies. Family intervention with babies born of congenital birth defects. Intervened with dying and/or expired patient’s family.

Eating Disorder Family Therapist/Case Manager – 1985-1986
Western Medical Center, Anaheim: Full time
Eating Disorder Unit. Family Therapy, Multi Family Therapy, Family Education, Individual Process Groups, Individual Interventions, Eating Disorder Unit Core Lectures, Intake Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Plans, Discharge and Aftercare Planning, Community Outreach, and Community Workshops.

Also assigned as Psychiatric Social Worker on locked unit: Crisis and family interventions, support, education, psychosocial assessments, dischargepPlanning, and 5150/5151 Hearings.

Adolescent  Unit Social Worker – 1984-1985
College Hospital, Cerritos:  Full time.
Adolescent Unit. Psychosocial Assessments, Family Therapy, and Discharge Planning.

Psychiatric Assistant/Behavioral Specialist, Staff Member – 1981-1985
Brea Psychiatric Hospital, College Hospital, Santa Ana Psychiatric Hospital,
Eating Disorder Unit, Adolescent Unit, Adult Unit, Christian Unit, Lock Unit


Clinical Internships

USC Graduate School of Social Work
2nd Year Graduate Social Work Intern – Primary Therapist/Case Manager – 1983-1984
El Camino Mental Health, Santa Fe Springs: Twenty hours/weekly.
Chronic and Acute Population. Adults, Families, Couples and Groups.
Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders (occasional Duel Diagnosis/Chemical Dependency. Acute/Chronic Depression, Bipolar Depression, Character Disorders (low functioning), Vietnam Veterans, Paraphilias. Intake Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Status Examinations, Crisis Interventions, and Intake Calls for the Los Angeles Count Psychiatric Evaluation Team (PET).

1st Year Graduate Social Work Intern – Primary Therapist/Case Manager Intern – 1982-1983
Community Family Guidance Center, Cerritos: Sixteen hours/weekly.
Child Centered Outpatient Psychotherapy.
Individual, Family, and Group Therapy, Intake Evaluations, and Psychosocial Assessments.  Reunification & foster families.

CSU – Los Angeles, Department of  Social Work
Undergraduate Social Work Intern: – 1980-1981
Child Guidance Center, Fullerton
Child Abuse Prevention Program.
Court referral clientele   interventions with mothers and their infants, Parenting Training, and Child Development Education.  Attachment Disorders. Reunification.


Clinical & Administrative Volunteer Experiences

EMDR Institute, Inc., 1990 to present
  • EMDR Facilitator (volunteered 1990-93)
  • Past Chairperson to the EMDR Facilitator Training Committee
  • Founder, co-chair, and coordinator of first Southern Calif. EMDR Network Meetings 1992-1995 
  • Established EMDRIA Southern California Regional Meeting  – Coordinator/Consultant, 1995-current
  • Established & Founder of EMDRIA National Regional Meetings
  • Coordinator of the EMDRIA National Regional Meetings

Diocese of Orange, 1988 - 2000
  • Consultant to the Marriage Tribunal – Fr. William Voshing (retired 2000)
  • Developed single parent support group for Diocese which still is in progress & facilitated by other clinicians
  • Diocesan Professional Staff/Clinical Team that traveled to Denver with youth for papal visit
  • Project Rachel   healing process for those who have had abortions

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), 1994 to 2000
  • Task Force Member to develop EMDR International Association, 1994-1995
  • Founding Board Member of professional org. to support research, promote standards of training in EMDR, ensure professional credibility, and maintain the integrity EMDR information among professionals, 1995-1998
  • Acting Co-Coordinator/Administrator till an Executive Administrator was appointed and hired, 1994-1995

EMDRIA Membership Committee, 1995-1997
  • EMDRIA Regional Meetings Coordinating Committee – Founding Chair – developed and established National EMDRIA Regional Meetings for the support, exchange and the dissemination of EMDR, 1996-1999
  • EMDRIA So. CA Regional Coordinator
  • EMDRIA Annual International Conference Committee, Volunteer Staff 1997-1999
  • EMDRIA Public Relations Committee, 1997-2000

EMDR Research Fund (501c3) (2000 – 2005)
  • Founding Board member
  • Secretary/Treasurer

St. Bonaventure Church (1990-1995)
  • Founding Coordinator for Rainbows for All God's Children. Program for children of divorced and/or deceased parents. 1993-1995
  • St. Bonaventure’s Youth Ministry Consultant – including developed child abuse reporting training workshops for youth ministry counselors, 1989 – 1995

American Red Cross of Orange County (1991-1993)
  • Certificate of CISD training from American Red Cross
  • Crisis Intervention Team (CIT).  Crisis intervention to victims, witnesses, and emergency workers of disasters
  • Assessed psychological needs of victims and emergency workers, provided short term intervention and/or offered appropriate referrals.  Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.

Theoretical Orientation  of Practice

Integrate Cognitive/Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Crisis Intervention, and EMDR approach as appropriate.


Specialties

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
  • Depression & Anxiety
  • Trauma/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Collaborative Divorce Mental Health Specialist
  • Families  (& families with Special Ed children)    
  • Sex Therapy
  • Couples
  • Children/Adolescents 
  • Eating Disorders
    *  Brea Psychiatric Hospital and Other Hospitals (see above) – Psychiatric Assistant – Eating Disorders Unit – 1981-1984
    *  Western Medical Hospital – Family Therapist/Case Manager/Educator – Eating Disorders Unit – 1985-1986
    *  Brea Psychiatric Hospital and Other Hospitals (see above) – Primary Psychotherapist – Eating Disorders Unit – 1986-1995 (private practice)
  • Serving clients that identify with their Christian/Catholic/Spiritual philosophy as requested

Specialized Training

  • Collaborative Divorce Mental Health Specialist Training – Team Approach
  • Couple Communication Instructor Training Workshop, 1989
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Certificate of Training, Level I & II by Dr. Francine Shapiro, 1990
  • EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist (initial certifications given by EMDRIA in 1998)
  • EMDRIA Certified Consultant (initial certifications given by EMDRIA in 1998)
  • Eating Disorders on site inpatient/outpatient training and experience (1981-98)
  • Supervisory State Required Course
  • Calif. Medical Center, LA – 40 hrs. – medical assessment of Child Sexual and Physical Abuse 
  • CSAN Certification, Child Sexual Abuse Network Certification, Orange County, 60 hrs, 1987
  • Certificate of CISD (Critical Incidence) training from American Red Cross 1991
  • Mediation Certification 
  • Board Certified, Diplomat-Fellow in Forensic Science (FSICPP) – Pending


Memberships

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
  • California Society for Clinical Social Work  (CSCSW) 
  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (CAMFT)
  • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
  • Collaborative Divorce Solutions, Orange County (CDS)
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
  • American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)