Kari Halko-Weekes, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist PSY 22121,
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, MFC 34551
Dr. Halko-Weekes, Director of Claremont Counseling and Support Center, is a pre-licensed psychologist and a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in the greater Los Angeles area. In addition she supervises and trains interns in private practice, who are pursuing their Marriage & Family Therapist license in the greater Los Angeles area.
Education and Training
Dr. Halko-Weekes received her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in individual, child and family therapy from Alliant University in Alhambra, California, and is a licensed psychologist.
Dr. Halko-Weekes also has a Masters Degree from Azusa Pacific University in Marriage and Family Therapy and is also licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of California.
Professional Speaker
Dr. Halko-Weekes is a professional and inspirational speaker and has addressed such topics as: "Who am I and how does that affect my role as a manager?", The Art of Relationships, How to identify stress in your children and what to do about it, You can’t live in the cookie. (emotional eating and its consequences)
Schedule of Events
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Professional Associations
American Psychological Association, California
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Member of the Chamber of Commerce
Personal Comments
Dr. Halko-Weekes is committed to personal growth and enjoys facilitating that growth in those who desire it.
Dr. Halko-Weekes conceptualizes the individual holistically, taking into consideration the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of human beings in context of their past and present relationships. She enjoys reading, mentoring, travel, physical activity, spending time with friends and family, humor, and the outdoors.
E-mail: DrHalko-Weekes@claremontcounseling.com
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Dr. Marcelle Holmes is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California (PSY 20189). She works at Pomona College as Associate Dean of Students/Dean of Women and works part-time at Claremont Counseling and Support Services. Dr. Holmes works with individuals and couples, utilizing a variety of modalities to facilitate personal growth and enhanced self-understanding.
Dr. Holmes has a special interest in college students, cultural diversity issues, sexuality, and feminist psychotherapy, and she completed her post-doctoral training at the counseling center at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She also served as senior staff psychologist at the counseling center at the Claremont Colleges.
Dr. Holmes received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where her dissertation concerned issues affecting women’s sexuality. Her work has been published in the Journal of Black Psychology and in The American Journal of Psychotherapy. She has also presented at numerous conferences around the country, and has given a number of talks on topics such as yoga for depression, Black women’s mental health, college student mental health, culture and psychology, and the depiction of psychotherapy in the media.
Dr. Holmes is a member of The American Psychological Association. She enjoys reading and travel and is also a certified yoga instructor.
E-mail: DrHolmes@claremontcounseling.com
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist# MFC 46572.
Education and Training
Nicole has a Masters Degree in Clinical psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. Nicole obtained intern registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in 2003. Nicole's training focused on treating individuals, couples, and families with a broad spectrum of clinical issues.
Experience
Nicole has worked in various diverse settings both during her practicum and internship. Nicole completed her early clinical experience in a psychiatric institute where she performed individual, group, and family therapy at both inpatient and outpatient levels. Nicole's internship settings have included a community counseling center, school district, and private practice.
Specialties
Nicole thinks of herself as a generalist and incorporates different theoretical orientations dependent on the needs of the client. Nicole specializes in working with teenagers, young adults, and individuals dealing with a variety of issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and communication skills training. Nicole has a special interest in Christian therapy and working with individuals going through life transition stages.
Professional Associations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Claremont Chamber of Commerce
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #MFC 46572
Personal Comments
Nicole is enthusiastic about her professional life as well as her personal life and is committed to her values and her faith. Nicole's interests include spending time with family, traveling, reading, and activities that contribute to her spiritual growth.
E-mail: Nicole@claremontcounseling.com
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Heather Devine is a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with Claremont Counseling and Support Center. She brings a young fresh outlook to the center, and has been educated and trained from a foundation of recent research and methods as well as a traditional framework.
Education and Training
Heather has a Masters Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University in Orange, California. She obtained her intern registration clearance with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in 2008. Heather’s training focused on treating individuals, couples, and children in all phases of life with a broad spectrum of clinical issues.
Heather is currently under the direct supervision of Kari Halko-Weekes, Ph.D., LMFT, Director of Claremont Counseling and Support Center.
Experience
During her practicum, Heather worked in the Chapman University Community Clinic where she performed individual and couples therapy at an outpatient level.
Specialties
Heather works from an attachment conceptual framework and at the same time utilizes cognitive behavioral techniques to guide her interventions. She specializes in working with individuals dealing with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, and relational disorders.Heather has the skills and desire to work with the college age population as well, to address issues that are unique to this developmental phase of life. Her personable, calming presence enables her to be available and contain emotional issues that can at times seem overwhelming.
Professional Associations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Board of Behavioral Sciences registered intern IMF 58154
Personal Comments
Heather loves to read, watch movies, and spend time with her husband, friends and family. She is committed to personal and spiritual growth and is always thinking deeply about life. She enjoys helping individuals identify their strengths and find value in what they have to offer.
Heather@claremontcounseling.com
Scott Grover, M.A.
Psychological Assistant PSB#34224
Education
Scott has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, CA. Scott is currently a Doctoral candidate completing his PhD in Clinical Psychology at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. Scott is currently registered as a Psychological Assistant with the California Board of Psychology. Scott works under the direct supervision of Dr. Kari Halko-Weekes PhD, LMFT, Director of Claremont Counseling and Support Center.
Experience
Scott has experience working with adults, adolescents, children and families. Scott has worked with a wide range of clinical issues. He specializes in working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, sexual abuse, obsessive compulsive disorder, relational issues, and ADHD. He also specializes in working with men and sexual addictions, pornography, anger and impulse control, and infidelity. He has had professional and training experiences in community mental health agencies, outpatient mental health centers and has provided in-home family therapy, as well as worked at a day treatment center. Scott is currently completing a clinical rotation at Patton State Hospital.
Specialties
Scott works from a psychodynamic model which focuses on providing insight into client’s lives and identifying underlying issues which once brought to light can then be changed. Scott works from a developmental and psychodynamic approach. Scott has had training and supervision in developmental, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches to psychotherapy. Scott’s goal in therapy is to work collaboratively with clients in order to free clients from issues that control or determine their lives. Scott’s work involves an interpersonal and insight-oriented approach while developing a deep appreciation of the unique needs of each person within a warm, caring, and supportive environment.
Professional Associations
- American Psychological Association
- National Honors Society in Psychology
- Rocky Mountain Psychological Association
- Society for the Exploration of Psychoanalytic Therapies
Personal Comments
Scott enjoys working with people and helping clients reflect upon their experience and grow in their relationships. Scott also enjoys hiking, backpacking, playing tennis, and reading novels. Scott also loves spending time with his family.
Scott@claremontcounseling.com
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Education and Training
Jennifer became registered as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with the Board of Behavioral Sciences of California in January of 2006. She earned a Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Fullerton. She is under the direct supervision of Dr. Kari Halko-Weekes, Ph.D., MFT director of Claremont Counseling and Support Center.
Experience
Jennifer enjoys working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Her initial training as a therapist included utilizing play therapy, sand play therapy, and family systems techniques to help children, adolescents and families. She later expanded her role to include treatment of adults individually as well as couples and groups. Prior to becoming a therapist, Jennifer assisted individuals involved with the juvenile and criminal justice systems in completing probation requirements and in transitioning back into the community.
Specialties
Jennifer is trained in sand play therapy, a mode of treatment useful for children as well as adults, especially for those who prefer a nonverbal method of communicating or for those who have experienced trauma.
Professional Associations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Board of Behavioral Sciences registered intern IMF 50080
Jennifer utilizes an integrated approach including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and strengths-based modes of therapy. She believes in drawing on your experiences, values, and faith to help you reach therapeutic goals. Jennifer enjoys work on values-clarification, life planning, relationship issues and spiritual exploration. She provides a warm, empathic atmosphere to help you and your family navigate through challenges such as loss, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and changing family dynamics.
Jennifer@claremontcounseling.com
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