Professional Information
Carolyn Light Ph.D., R.N. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, currently in
private practice. She specializes in serving the needs of individuals and
families in the areas of personal development, relationships, psychoeducational assessment, health concerns,
and women's issues. She also facilitates group therapy and instructional classes
in parent education. Dr. Light spends a large portion of her time researching
and assessing psychological and medical concerns.
Licensure
Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist; State of California #PSY 17708
Licensed as a Registered Nurse; State of California #RN 385617
Professional Certification
Certified as a Professional Facilitator of SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs
of Gifted)
Certified by the State of California as a Director of Staff Development and
Education.
Professional Affiliation
American Psychological Association
San Diego Psychological Association
California Licensed Psychologists' Association
National Association of Gifted Children
California Association of the Gifted
Association of San Diego Educators of Gifted
Research and Recognition Awards
Outstanding Doctor of
Philosophy Award, Academic and Professional Achievement. United States
International University, 1999
F. Joseph McGuigan Research Award, Research in the Area of Intelligence and
Giftedness. United States International University, 1999
Experience
Private Practice
- Providing individual and family psychotherapy, counseling, and education to
adults and children. Psychological and psycho educational assessment services.
University of California, San Diego Extension
Instructor - Specialized Certificate in Gifted and Talented
Education.
University of California, San Diego Advisory Board Member -
Professional Certificate in Educational Therapy program.
Consulting GATE Psychologist, San Diego City Schools
- Psychological and psychoeducational assessment. Research in evaluative
scoring, data analysis, and program development. Participation in regional,
state, and national GATE conferences and associations.
College Counseling Center, USIU -
Individual, couple, and family counseling and group therapy for graduate and
undergraduate students in university setting.
Psychoneuroimmunologist - Mind-Body
Psychology consultation to patients being treated for immune-deficiency
diseases. Therapeutic and psychoeducational therapy for
patients and families. Support and grief work with caregivers and family
members.
Director of Staff Development and Education
- Certified instructor in nursing assistant education and in-service training.
