Praise for Steven

Steven’s ability is extraordinary… He is among the most dedicated and truly caring colleagues with whom I have had the opportunity to work. His skill in assisting his clients to envision a challenging yet achievable set of goals is remarkable.

Paul Ehrlich, MA   Director of the Addiction Studies Program, John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, California

Steven is engaging, articulate and dedicated to professional practice… He is hard-working and one of the brightest people in our program

Neil Gilbert, PhD   Milton and Gertrude Stein Professor of Social Welfare and Social Services, University of California, Berkeley

Steven has the ability to quickly and accurately assess patients who are in difficult situations, as well as providing effective interventions and recommendations for further treatment. Steven’s calm demeanor, expertise and clinical skills in this challenging environment have been enormously helpful!

Scott Duffy, MD   Emergency Room Physician, Marin Health Medical Center, Greenbrae, California

It has been my pleasure to work with Steven… He has developed specific interventions for students with emotional disorders and understands the multiple factors that can impact a child’s emotional life and behavior…His extensive knowledge, experience and training have made him a valuable asset to our staff and myself.

Karen Pfeiffer   Department Chair, Special Education, Salinas High School, Salinas, California

I have observed Steven’s skills with special needs children who have a range of disabilities such as emotional disturbance, developmental delays, speech and language impairment and … learning disabled… his expertise has proven to be successful with these children.

Brenda Vidales   School Psychologist, Alisal Union School District, Salinas, California