Meet the Staff

Front Office Staff


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Ruth Jimenez 

DRC and PCC Director

Meetings By Appointment Only

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: [email protected]

 

 

LANGUAGE(S):

  • English
  • Spanish 

 

BIOGRAPHY:

  

PCC DUTIES:

Supervises staff, and assists with DRC Counseling duties.

 

Summer 2024 work Schedule:

  • Mondays: 7:30am to 6:00pm 
  • Tuesdays: 7:30am to 6:00pm (Remote)
  • Wednesdays: 7:30am to 6:00pm 
  • Thursdays: 8:30am to 4:30pm    

 

Zoom Info:

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Meeting ID: 938 844 9598 

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Afsaneh Salim

Office Assistant II PCC and Health Center

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: [email protected]

 

 

LANGUAGE(S):

  • English
  • Farsi

BIOGRAPHY:

  • TBA

Summer 2024 work Schedule:

  • Mondays: 8:30am to 4:30pm 
  • Tuesdays: 8:30am to 4:30pm 
  • Wednesdays: 8:30am to 4:30pm 
  • Thursdays: 8:30am to 4:30pm    
  • Fridays: 8:30am to 4:30pm  (remote)

Zoom Info:

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Meeting ID: 394 824 9621

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Ingrid Martinez

Office Assistant II

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email:  

 

LANGUAGE(S):

  • English
  • Spanish

BIOGRAPHY:

  • TBA

 

 

Summer 2024 Work Schedule:

  • Mondays: 8:30am-6pm 
  • Tuesdays: 8:30am-6pm 
  • Wednesdays: 8:30am-6pm 
  • Thursdays: 8:30am-6pm (Remote)

 

 Zoom Info:

Meeting ID: 684 741  2175

 

 

 

Personal Counselors


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Marcos Chacon Jr.

Personal Counselor and PCC Coordinator

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LMFT #103651

Meetings By Appointment Only

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: [email protected] 

 

LANGUAGE(S):

  • English
  • Spanish

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Marcos Chacon Jr. is a Licensed and Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 15 years, Marcos has provided mental health services to youth and families in San Mateo County and Alameda County through his work at different community-based organizations. For the past years 8 years Marcos has worked at San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services providing services to justice related youth and their families in both the community and the Youth Services Center including individual and family therapy. 

Marcos's clinical interests include trauma treatment, attachment and delivering trauma-informed and culturally respectful mental health services. Marcos is a trainer of the Neurosequential model of Therapeutics created by Dr. Bruce Perry. The Neurosequential model of therapeutics is a developmentally-informed, biologically-respectful approach to working with at-risk youth. 

Marcos obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University and a Masters in Counseling from California State University East Bay.   
Marcos is looking forward to joining the personal counseling staff and being a resource to the students at Canada.

In his free time, Marcos enjoys cooking, playing piano/keyboards, drumming and attending Jazz Concerts. Marcos was born and raised in San Francisco to parents from El Salvador. Marcos speaks both English and Spanish has provided therapy in both languages. 

Fall 2024

 

  • Monday: 9:30am-5pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30am-5:30pm
  • Wednesday:  9:15am-4:45pm
  • Thursday: 9:30am-5:30pm  

Zoom Info:

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Hedwig de Ocampo

Personal Counselor

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LMFT #46182 

Meetings By Appointment Only

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: [email protected]

 

LANGUAGE(S):

  • English

 

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Hedwig de Ocampo, ( She/ her/ sa kanya)

Hedwig de Ocampo is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Expressive Art from John F. Kennedy. Hedwig then continued to procure her Pupil Personnel Services Certification at San Jose State University. For the past 20 years, Hedwig has provided mental health services to 0-5 and parents, children, youth, and youth transition to adults, adults, and families throughout California from school-based, community-based, home visits and clinics.

Hedwig’s clinical training and experiences have taught her how to embrace the importance of cultural humility, relationships, and connection. Her work with children, families, and adults who've struggled with depression, anxiety, developmental issues/challenges, transitions, losses, daily stressors, regulatory issues, sensory issues, learning differences, behavioral challenges, and special needs continues to have an openness and humility to work with many diverse populations.

 

“When we are presented with challenging transitions like work, school, relationships, parenting, identity, and loss in every phase of life. These experiences may create a feeling of stuckness, depression, anxiety, and fear. It’s not easy to manage these transitions; sometimes we need some support to regulate and relation. “

Hedwig’s therapeutic approach is eclectic from Humanistic, reflective listening, mindfulness, practical coaching, coping skills, directive, DBT, CBT, attachment, behavioral, narrative, play therapy, expressive art, and movement.

 

Hedwig is an alumnus of Canada College and is excited to join to Canada College Personal Counseling Team to assist the students in their journey.

In her free time, Hedwig enjoys spending time with her three children, husband, family, and friends, dancing, and exploring new places. Spending quality time with her elder parents she continues to practice her native culture at home

Fall 2024 Work Schedule:

 

  • Tuesday (virtual): 5:30 pm to 8 pm 
  • Wednesday (virtual): 5:30 pm to 8pm

Zoom Info:

 

Personal Counselor Trainees


Jorge Vidarte

Jorge Vidarte

Personal Counselor

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #142155

Supervised by Marcos Chacon Jr.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LMFT CA #103651

Meetings By Appointment Only

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: [email protected]

 

LANGUAGE(S):

  • Spanish
  • English

BIOGRAPHY:

I am Jorge Vidarte. I am currently an MFT trainee at Personal Counseling Center. I have a vast experience working with youth, adults and immigrants providing case management and counseling.

I have been working in the field of social service and mental health for the last 16 years in the USA and Canada.

My clinical interest is to work with youth, families and adults and using a holistic and eclectic approach to help them handle their problems. I obtained my B.A in Psychology from Garcilazo University in Lima, Peru and I am currently completing my training to become a family therapist from Notre Dame de Namur University.

I am fluent in English and Spanish.

In my free time I like to spend time with family and friends, traveling, watching movies, listening music and dance.

Fall 2024 Startin Sept. 12th, 2024

Monday and Wendesday:

10am-2pm

Zoom Info:

Meeting ID :978 349 4041

https://smccd.zoom.us/j/9783494041

 

Leslie Liu

Leslie Liu

Personal Counselor Trainee

Supervised by Marcos Chacon Jr.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LMFT CA #103651

Meetings By Appointment Only

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email:[email protected] 

 

LANGUAGE(S):

  • English

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Hello all, my name is Leslie and I am a PCC trainee working towards my MFT/LPCC license. I got my undergraduate degree in Economics from UC Berkeley and am currently a graduate student (Clinical Psychology) at NDNU. When I decided to pivot into this field, I took psychology classes at Skyline College and College of San Mateo. Since I loved my experience as a student, I wanted to work within the district counseling students. I have worked with homeless people, individuals with severe mental illness, and now I am excited to work with you all. I enjoy singing, dancing, painting, and hiking in my free time. As a first generation Asian American, I am passionate about working with people of color. Looking forward to supporting YOU in the future!

FALL 2024:

Tuesday: 10am-5pm

Wendesday: 9:30am-4pm

 

Zoom Info:

Leslie Liu's Personal Meeting Room

Meeting ID: 848 548 7774 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Assistants


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Sergio Chiquete Castro

Technical Assistant for PCC & DRC

Meetings By Appointment Only

 

Contact information:

Email: 

[email protected]

 

Language(s):

  • English 
  • Spanish

 

Biography: 

Hello everyone, My name is Sergio, I am currently a student at Cañada College pursuing a degree in Communications as well as Computer Science, and I will be graduating Spring 2024. I am passionate about the world of technology and would like to pursue a career that helps make technology accessible to all. I am also passionate about photography, I enjoy a nice view, especially the snow. I'm eagerly looking forward to exploring the various technological opportunities offered by PCC, with the hope of acquiring valuable skills that will guide me in determining my future career path.



Duties:

  • Assisting with website management and marketing

Spring  2024 Schedule:

  • Monday: 12:00pm -5:00pm  ()
  • Tuesdays: 12:00 - 5:00 pm (in person)
  • Wednesdays:  12:00 pm-5:00 pm (virtual)
  • Thursday: 12:00 pm  -5:00 pm (in person)
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Francesca Re Fraschini

Technical Assistant for PCC & DRC

Meetings By Appointment Only

 

Contact Information:

Email: 

[email protected] 

Language(s):

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • French

 

Biography:

Hello everyone!
My name is Francesca, and I am an international student from Italy. In October 2021, I graduated in language mediation from the University of Milan, Italy. After that, I decided to start a new adventure here at Cañada College, where I am pursuing a marketing certificate of achievement. I am passionate about studying languages and learning new abilities. Nice to meet you all!

 

Duties:

  • Assist in marketing duties: 
    • website management 
    • creating flyers for events 

Spring 2024 Schedule:

  • Mondays: 2: 00 to 5:00 pm (in-person)
  • Wednesdays: 2:00 to 5:00 pm (online)
  • Thursdays: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (in-person)
  • Fridays: 2:00 to 5:00 pm (in-person)

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