San Gabriel Vally Psychological Association

The SGVPA, a chapter of the California Psychological Association, is a professional organization addressing the needs of the psychological community and the general population throughout Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. We are dedicated to providing psychologists, consumers, the media, and other clinicians with information about psychological issues. We are actively involved in all areas of psychology, including professional practice, academic, and public service. New members are always welcome.

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Welcome to the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Home Page!

We offer a variety of programs to both members and the larger community.
Browse around on our website.
We offer CE-events for those in the Mental Health Fields, 
both members and non-members.

You can find a therapist here.

We have some Resources available at a cursors click. 
And there is a link to our award winning newsletter - Analyze This.

If you are not a member, consider joining us.

We welcome you!

What's new at SGVPA

Hello!
Thank you to everyone who joined us  

at our wonderful Virtual January Jubilee.

It was great to see so many attend. 

Our 2nd Part of the Diversity Series is starting up soon.

Hope you will join us!

See details below!

 

More Updates

Message from the President

 SGVPA President

Hello everyone,

As I step in as President of a SGVPA, as the first person of color to hold this position, I recognize that I hold a unique position during a rather unique time in our history. Navigating an organization during a pandemic, social and political unrest, and escalating racial and cultural tensions places me in a rather humbling position.

How can I be a good president when there is so much to address?

In light of the attack on the U.S. Capital, I realize that the way that we can get through these tough times together lies in a simple, but often ignored idea.

Community

In the coming year, I hope to build our community, not only as mental health professionals, but as colleagues and friends. If 2020 has taught me anything, it is that we need community more than ever.

Our community will be a safe space for all. It will not only be a space to share ideas, but a place to support each other. If you are facing discrimination, we will be here to fight with and for you. If you are struggling to find your voice, we will offer you a space to share it. If you are succeeding in an endeavor, we will be here to celebrate with you.

This is how we will make 2021 better than 2020. This is how we will heal. My intention is to make SGVPA a model for the rest of the world. The only way this will happen is by moving together.

For those who have already joined me, thank you. For those who plan to, welcome.

 Wayne Kao, PsyD.

President, San Gabriel Psychological Association

 

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Embracing Diversity Part 2
We are excited to announce that the 2nd part of our Embracing Diversity series is here:
 
*Ticket can be purchased for all 3 events, or for individual events

The the first part of our DIVERSITY SERIES its just around the corner:

 I. COVID-19 and the Asian Community-Psychological Implicationsclick HERE for more information
 
CE Event

Register for COVID-19 and the Asian Community-Psychological Implications only, at Eventbrite Here:  
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-series-covid-19-and-the-asian-community-psychological-implicati-tickets-135559623483
 
 
CE - 3 hours credit for psychologists, LCSWs and LMFTs by CPA.
 

 

 
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