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About
Who We Are

For over 70 years, CHC has been a leader in youth mental health and learning differences, providing expert therapy, specialized schools, and essential resources for families.
About CHC

Mission & Values

Our History

Who We Serve

Our Impact

Leadership Team

Careers

News & Events

CHC News

Events

Impact Stories

Annual Report

The CHC Difference

What Sets Us Apart

Evidence-Based Therapy

Measurement-Based Care

Evaluation Model

Specialized Services
Services
Our Services

At CHC, we offer a wide range of specialized services, all of which can be grouped into four key areas.
Evaluations

Expert evaluations across learning, development, and mental health.

Psychoeducational & Neuropsychological

Autism

IQ/Intellectual

Speech & Language

Occupational Therapy

Evaluation Process

Evaluation FAQs

Learning Support

One-on-one support for ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences, along with executive function coaching.

Psychiatry

Client-centered care to assess, diagnose, and create tailored treatment plans.

Medication Management

Therapy

Comprehensive behavioral and mental health support, parent coaching, and groups.

Individual Psychotherapy

Parent Coaching

Young Adult Therapy

Young Child Therapy

DBT Skills Groups

Family Psychotherapy

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy
Programs

Our Programs

Many know us through our programs, which bring together our comprehensive mental health and learning differences services.

Catherine T. Harvey Center
for Clinical Services

Ages 0-25

Comprehensive mental health services.

Early Support Program for Autism

Families

Free support for families with an early autism diagnosis.

RISE Intensive Outpatient Program

Ages 13-18

Intensive outpatient program for teens struggling with self-harm.

Schwab Learning Center

Ages 13-25+

One-on-one support for ADHD, dyslexia, and learning differences.
Our Schools
Our Schools

CHC has two specialized schools, each designed to meet the needs of students with different learning styles and challenges.
Esther B. Clark School

Grades K-12

Students with emotional or behavioral challenges.

Palo Alto

San Jose

Sand Hill School

Grade 2-8

Students with ADHD, dyslexia, school-based anxiety, attention issues, and social challenges.

Palo Alto
Learn
Knowledge is Power

At CHC, we are a learning organization. Through continuing education, internships, and fellowships, we support clinicians in maintaining credentials, advancing their expertise, and preparing the next generation of professionals to carry this work forward.
Free Resources

Resource Library

Voices of Compassion Podcast

Newsletters

MyCHC

Professional Training

Continuing Education Series

Clinical Training Programs

Workshops/Groups

Parent Support Groups
Community Offerings
Community Offerings

Together, we can make a greater impact by educating the community and reducing the stigma around learning differences and mental health.
Resources

Podcast

Resource Library

Free Downloads

Crisis Resources

Organizations

Corporate Services

Community Partnerships

Kids & Teens

SPOT: Speech Therapy & OT

Sand Hill School Summer Program

Teen Collaborative

Parents

Parent Support Groups

School Liaisons

School & Districts

School Partnerships

School Liaisons

Collaboratives

Services at Your Location

Ellis - An Educator Resource
Give
We Need You

From the generosity of donors to the strength of our partnerships, your support drives our mission.
Ways to Give

Donate Now

Planned Giving

Sponsor an Event

Volunteer

Partner With Us

Philanthropic & Corporate Partnerships

Special Events

CHC Annual Breakfast

CHC SteelMike Shootout
Connect
Connect With Us

There are many ways and reasons to connect with CHC— explore how you can engage, collaborate, or reach out to access the support and resources you need.
General

Careers

Media Inquiries

Staff Directory

Virtual Village

Clients

Make Appointment

Request Medical Records

Professionals

Medi-Cal Evaluation Referrals

Medi-Cal Therapy Referrals

Provider Referrals

Schwab Learning Center Referrals

Stanford Referrals for Schwab Learning Center

CHC Staff Directory

We are the best in the Bay.

CHC Staff Directory

We are the best in the Bay.

Specialists at CHC are amazingly talented, warm and professional. They have the hearts and minds to help your family, and they are here to serve. We are the best in the Bay.

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? CHC is a great place to work!

Meet Our Team

Ariela Laibson,

LCSW

Care Team Program Manager

Aries Dong, MA,

MA

School Counselor

Armando Lomeli,

Clinical Services Coordinator

Auveen Maghsoodnia,

MSW, MPH

Clinical Outreach Coordinator

Bayan Jalalizadeh,

MD

Licensed Psychiatrist

Bettina Kohlbrenner,

MNA, CFRE

Chief Development Officer

Bira Feldman,

OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Brandy Michie,

BSW

Classroom Assistant

Carlina Ramirez Wheeler,

PhD

Director of Clinical Training

Carmella Neves,

Classroom Assistant

Catherine Franco,

MA

School-Based Therapist

Cecilia Sánchez-Cruz,

LMFT, ATR

Clinical Program Manager

Christa Johnson,

PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Christian Palecpec,

Classroom Teacher

Cindy Lopez,

Senior Director, Community Engagement

Cinthia Segovia-Sosa,

Director of Human Resources

Craig Vaughan,

MA, MFTBA

Student Support Counselor

Danna Torres,

MFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Devyn Maugel,

Advancement Manager, Events and Communications

Diquan Richard,

MEd

Special Education Teacher

Divier Wallace,

MA, NCPT, MFTI

Mental Health Services Coordinator