Dr. Christina L. Aranda

I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Stanford University, where my love for psychology and counseling were first fostered. My doctorate is in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon (UO), a program that I chose specifically due to its commitment to multiculturalism, advocacy, and social justice. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the UO Counseling and Testing Center, where Dr. Janell “Nellie” Mihelic and I met and began dreaming of a group practice we would open together. I then returned to California to complete a post-doctoral fellowship at Counseling and Psychological Services at UC Santa Cruz, where I focused on assessing and treating ADHD, including creating a therapy group program for students with attention problems.

 

Over the course of my career, I have immersed myself in counseling, volunteer, and research experiences that have prepared me for work as a Psychologist. I have worked in many settings, including: a college counseling center, university counseling centers, career centers, a child and family clinic, an advocacy agency for survivors of interpersonal violence, and a community agency specifically for adults with low-income. I have taught several courses in the areas of career development and psychological assessment.

 

I am committed to mentorship and have helped build the training program at Sandstone. Since 2015, I have served as a supervisor for therapists in training, including students from UNLV’s Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program, Post-doctoral Fellows, as well as students from various Master’s degree programs.