Parenting Plus

Paula received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Michigan and her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. Debra D. Rojas, M.A., LMFT, received her masters degree from Trinity College of Graduate Studies in southern CA. She works with individuals, couples, children, and families. She has completed advanced cou... ples training in the developmental model of couples therapy at the Couples Institute in Menlo Park CA. This model integrates Attachment Theory, Differentiation Theory and Neuroscience into a specific model that improves the diagnosis and treatment approach for all types of couples. In addition she has completed the Advanced Training program which furthers her clinical expertise with difficult couples. Debra is currently training in Contextual and Mindfulness-based Play Family Therapy from the Family and Play Therapy Center in Philadelphia under Dottie Higgins Klein, and completing training to become a registered play therapist. Prior to becoming licensed as a marriage and family therapist, Debra owned Learning & Career Solutions in Riverside, CA where she assessed for learning differences and customized developmental learning programs for children and teens who struggle with learning. She maintains clinical membership in CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists); SCV-CAMFT (Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CAMFT) where she serves on the board of directors, and AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists). Dr. Szu-Yu (Darlene) Chen is a bilingual (English and Mandarin) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC # 8446), a Board Certified Counselor, a Registered Play Therapist, and a certified Child-Center Play Therapy and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy supervisor. She is also an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Palo Alto University where she trains graduate students to serve their communities as licensed mental health professionals and advocates. She earned her masters and Ph.D. in Counseling with a concentration in ...Read More