Personal Profile
Susan Grossi, M.Ed., MA, MFT
License #MFC 34343
Helping teens and families in crisis
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), and a school psychologist serving the public school system in Southern California, Susan has worked with children and adolescents with emotional disturbances and learning disabilities, and assisted families in crisis for over fifteen years. Susan received a Bachelors Degree, Cum Laude, in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF); a Masters Degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University; and a Masters Degree, Suma Cum Laude, in School Psychology from Alliant International University. She is the recipient of the CSUF 1992, Humanities & Social Science Lifetime Achievement Award.
As an MFT, Susan has served as the Clinic Director for an outpatient mental health clinic providing services for children ages 5-18 and their families; and owned her own private practice.
Susan was an assistant professor at the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles (CSPP-LA), instructing pre-doctoral students.
Susan has been an active member in her church and the community providing services for the following:
- Board of Directors for Laura's House, a battered women's shelter
- Member of the South Orange County Community Service Council Family Violence Prevention Committee
- Member of the Orange County Child Abuse Task Force
- Member of the Community Counseling Consortium
- Member of TAFFY (Tustin Acts for Families & Youth)
- Sunday School Teacher, Youth Advisor, Camp Director, and Sports Director
- Provided pro bono counseling services to un-wed pregnant teenagers
She is a Certified Mediation Specialist; a Court Appointed Expert Witness on Domestic Violence; a Certified Victim Advocate; and a Certified Sexual Assault Counselor. Along with her education and professional skills, Susan brings rich experiences to the table as she has raised four children to adulthood. She has been commended for her insight, wisdom, professionalism, and commitment to going beyond the expected.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
- IECA - Independent Educational Consultants Association, Professional Member
- NATSAP - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, Affiliate Member
- CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Professional Member
- LDA - Learning Disabilities Association of America
- CAMFT - California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
- NASP - National Association of School Psychologists
- CASP - California Association of School Psychologists
- Psi Chi National Honor Society
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