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The Neurobehavioral Clinic and Counseling Center staff is committed to helping our patients and their loved ones. We are a small clinic of specialists, owned and operated by clinicians. We sincerely believe that the quality of our work will always be our strongest asset.
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Miguel E. Gallardo, PsyDDr. Gallardo currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology and is actively involved in the field of psychology. Dr. Gallardo’s Doctoral Research Topic: A Culture Undiscovered: The Impact of Learning Disabilities on Racially and Ethnically Diverse Students, was a video project that intended to examine the interplay between culture and a learning disability diagnosis and has since received international distribution. He also has another educational video entitled: Understanding the Therapeutic Needs of Culturally Diverse Individuals with Disabilities. Dr. Gallardo’s areas of expertise include, Chicano/Latino Mental Health, Culture and Disability, Multicultural Organizational Development, and Latinos in Higher Education. He is currently working on a research project that includes examining culturally responsive interventions with Mexican Americans in therapy. He has written and presented in the areas of Latino Mental Health, Latinos and substance abuse, culture and healthcare, and culture and disability. Dr. Gallardo is currently working on a book entitled “Clinical Casebook of Multicultural Psychology: Implementation of Culturally Proficient Treatment Strategies.” He has also established a strong presence among psychology’s many associations including the Orange County Psychological Association, California Latino Psychological Association (CLPA), National Latina/o Psychological Association, American Psychological Association and the California Psychological Association (CPA). Dr. Gallardo is a community and social activist for the Chicano/Latino community in California and nationally. He is one of the founders and served as the first President of the CLPA and is Chair of the Chapter Development Committee for the National Latina/o Psychological Association. More recently, Dr. Gallardo was elected President-Elect of the CPA and will serve a three-year term in this role. Academic BackgroundPsy.D. - Clinical Psychology, 2001, California School of Professional Psychology (APA Accreditation). Doctoral Research Topic: A Culture Undiscovered: The Impact of Learning Disabilities on Racially and Ethnically Diverse Students. Video project intended to examine the interplay between culture and a learning disability diagnosis. Video has International Distribution. B.S. - Major: Psychology; Minor: Spanish, 1996, Texas Christian University.
Professional ExperienceAssistant Professor Independent/Consultation Practice Clinician/Researcher Certified Trainer Counseling Psychologist/Lecturer Adjunct Faculty Intern Director
International TeachingAdjunct Faculty Adjunct Faculty Clinical Interests
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PublicationsPeer-Reviewed Manuscripts submitted for publication Gallardo, M.E., & Curry, S. (under review). Shifting perspectives: Culturally responsive interventions with Latino substance abusers. Journal of Ethnicity and Substance Abuse. Gallardo, M.E., Yeh, C., Trimble, J. & Parham. T.A. (under review). Working culturally Gallardo, M.E. (guest editor, under review). Evidence-based practices with multiculturally diverse populations (special issue). Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Book Chapters Gallardo, M.E. & Curry, S. (2008). Machismo. Encyclopedia of counseling psychology. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Gallardo, M.E. & Paoliello, Y. (2008). Familismo. Encyclopedia of counseling psychology. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Harrell S. & Gallardo, M.E. (2008). Community and the socio-political system in the development of a multicultural worldview. In Asamen, J.K., Ellis, M.L., & Berry, G. (Eds.), Handbook of child development, multiculturalism, and media. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Banks, M., Buki, L., Gallardo, M.E., & Yee, B. (2007). Integrative healthcare and marginalized populations. In Serlin, I. (Ed.). Humanizing healthcare: A handbook for healthcare integration (Vol. 1). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. Gallardo, M.E. (2007). Foreword. In. Welland, C. & Ribner, N. Healing from violence: Latinos men’s journey to a new masculinity. New York:Springer Publishing Company Gallardo, M.E. (2006). Chicanas/os. Encyclopedia of multicultural psychology. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Gallardo, M.E. (2006). Self-disclosure in a multicultural context. Encyclopedia of multicultural psychology. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Book in Press Gallardo, M. & McNeill, B. (in press). Intersections of multiple identities: A casebook of evidence-based practices with diverse populations. Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers. Book Chapter in Press Banks, M., Buki, L., Gallardo, M.E., & Yee, B. (in press). Integrative healthcare and marginalized populations. Humanizing healthcare: A handbook for healthcare integration. (A Three-Volume Praeger Perspectives Set), to be published by Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. Gallardo, M.E. & Curry, S. (in press). Machismo. Encyclopedia of counseling psychology. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Gallardo, M.E. & Paoliello, Y. (in press). Familismo. Encyclopedia of counseling psychology. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Books in Preparation Gallardo, M. & McNeill, B. (in preparation). Clinical casebook of multicultural psychology: Implementation of culturally proficient treatment strategies. Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers. Manuscripts in Preparation Gallardo, M.E., Yeh, C., Trimble, J. & Parham. T.A. (in preparation). Working culturally and competently with persons of African, Asian, Latino, and Native descent: A skill identification model. The Counseling Psychologist. Gallardo, M.E. & Curry, S. (under peer review). Shifting perspectives: Culturally responsive interventions with Latino substance abusers. Journal of Ethnicity and Substance Abuse.
VideosBianchi, D. (2008). Outspoken, Los Angeles. Documentary film on speaking out and voicing opinions about injustices. (Invited professional participant in documentary) Gallardo, M.E. (2005). Culturally diverse individuals with disabilities: Meeting therapeutic needs. Microtraining and Multicultural Development: Framingham, MA (www.emicrotraining.com). Gallardo, M.E. (2001). A culture undiscovered: The impact of learning disabilities on racially and ethnically diverse students. Boston, MA: Fanlight Productions (www.fanlight.com). Other – Abbreviated ListGallardo, M.E. (2008, July/August). From the president. The California Psychologist, 41(4), 4. Gallardo, M.E. (2008, May/June). From the president. The California Psychologist, 41(3), 4. Gallardo, M.E. (2008, March/April). From the president. The California Psychologist, 41(2), 4. Gallardo, M.E. (2008, January/February). From the president. The California Psychologist, 41(1), 4. Gallardo, M.E. (2007, November/December). From the president. The California Psychologist, 40(6), 4. Gallardo, M.E. (2007, May/June). Progressing along the culturally responsive continuum. The Gallardo, M.E. (2006, July/August). Enhancing cultural consciousness through life stories: Getting out and getting educated. The Los Angeles Psychologist, 12. Gallardo, M. (2006, February). California Latino Psychological Association Presidential Column: Creating communities throughout California: CLPA’s past, present, and future. La Comunidad. Gallardo, M. (2005, November). California Latino Psychological Association Presidential Column: Race relations in California: Is it just between the black and white folks? La Comunidad. Gallardo, M. (2005, July). California Latino Psychological Association Presidential Column: The CLPA advocates: Cultural sensitivity vs. cultural competence. La Comunidad. Gallardo, M. (2005, March). California Latino Psychological Association Presidential Column: Social advocacy and psychological liberation. La Comunidad. Gallardo, M. (2004, October). California Latino Psychological Association Presidential Column: Building coalitions. La Comunidad. Gallardo, M. (2002, July/August). Introduction to the special issue on diversity in professional psychology. The California Psychologist, 35(4), 16. Gallardo, M. (2002), July/August). “Follow Your Passion”: An interview with Thomas Parham. The California Psychologist, 35 (4), 22-23. Gallardo, M. (2002, January). Book Review: Saying good-bye to managed care: Building your independent psychotherapy practice. The California Psychologist, 35(1), 10. Gallardo, M. (2002, Winter). New Directions. The Independent Practitioner, 22(1), 41-42. Gallardo, M. (2000, Winter). Can we accommodate all students in a university? environment? The GRAM, 34 (4), 8-10. Gallardo, M. (1999, October). A culture undiscovered. ALERT, 23 (4), 32-34.
GrantsGallardo, M.E. & Peck, J. (2008). Presidential Taskforce on Multicultural Public Policy Leadership Development. American Psychological Association, CEMRRAT Grant, Leadership Development for Advancing Diversity and Multiculturalism. Amount: $3,375. Gallardo, M.E. & Newman, G. (2008). California Psychological Association Emerging Leaders Training Consortiums. American Psychological Association, Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice (CAPP), Special Projects Grant. Amount: $15,000. Presentations at Professional MeetingsFuentes, M.A., Farber, C.H., Gallardo, M.E., Aponte, J.F. (2007, August). Tracking diversity efforts in state associations: Stories told, lessons learned. Presented at the 115th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Gallardo, M.E., Cervantes, J.M., Connor, M.E., Johnson, B., Parham, T.A., Serrano, R., & White, J.L. (2007, January). African Americans and Latinos: Empowering Communities Through Facilitative Dialogue. Presented at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Seattle, WA. Gallardo, M.E. & Johnson, B. (2006, October). African Americans and Latinos: Alliances or adversaries? Presented at the National Latina/o Psychological Association Conference, Milwaukee, WI. Rosales, R., Ojeda, L., & Gallardo, M.E. (2006, October). Unique challenges of Latino therapists: Latino cultural values in counseling. Presented at the National Latina/o Psychological Association Conference, Milwaukee, WI. Gallardo, M.E., Trimble, J., & Yeh, C. (2006, August). Developing culturally responsive interventions: A skills identification model. Presented at the 114th Annual APA Convention, New Orleans, LA. Gallardo, M.E. (2006, August). Socially congruent society: Extending the couch to the community. Presented at the 114th Annual APA Convention, New Orleans, LA. Gallardo, M.E. & Guevara, L. (2005, September). Creating a paradigm shift: Working competently with Latinos in therapy. Presented at the 11th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference, Universal City, CA. Gallardo, M.E., Haldeman, D., & Dudley-Grant, R. (2005, August). Diversify your professional life: Teaching, consulting and practice. Presented at the 113th Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C. Comas-Diaz, L., Gallardo, M.E., Jacobsen, F.M., Youngstrom, E.A., & Youngstrom, J.K. (2005, August). Family and career: Managing dual lives. Presented at the 113th Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C. Gallardo, M.E., Nordal, K., & Wienand, J. (2005, August). Diversify your practice: Creating niches. Presented at the 113th Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C. Castellanos, J. & Gallardo, M.E. (2005, April). Working culturally and competently with Latinos: Shifting perspectives, facilitating change. Presented at the 59th Annual California Psychological Association Convention, Pasadena, CA. Castellanos, J., Gallardo, M.E., & Munoz, R. (2005, February). The Latina/o university experience: Means of success and implications for practice. Presented at the California Chicano/Latino Intersegmental Convocation, San Francisco, CA.
Gallardo, M.E. & Gibson, J. (2005, January). Understanding the therapeutic needs of Culturally diverse individuals with disabilities. Presented at the 4th Annual National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Hollywood, CA. Gallardo, M.E. (2004, October). Working culturally and competently with disability. Presented at the Cultural Competence & Mental Health Summit XII, Anaheim, CA. Cerbone, A., Cervantes, J., Dudley-Grant, R., Gallardo, M., Root, M.P.P. (2004, August). Expanding diversity in your practice. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI. Arredondo, P., Fouad, N., Gallardo, M., Parham, T. (2004, July). Multicultural Competencies for practitioners: Implementing the APA guidelines in your practice. 4 CE Hours/Credits. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI. Gallardo, M. McDonald, J.D., Van Kirk, J.F. (2004, July). Diversity project 2000 and beyond: Opportunities for success in academia. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI. Carter, J., Gallardo, M. (Chair), Hicks, M., Johnson, J.D., Lerman-Freeman, E. (2004, July). Graduating and practicing: Planning for your career as a practitioner. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI. Barnett, J., Doty, K., Gallardo, M. (Chair), Martin, J., & Rodino, E. (2004, July). Independent practice for early career psychologist: Reality or myth. Presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI. Gallardo, M., Ichiyama, M., Martin, D., & Petrovich, M. (2004, March). Agency employment: Opportunities for public service. Presented at the California Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA. Berger, S., Farnholtz, T., Gallardo, M., McGee, T., & Pratt, B. (2004, March). Career enhancement & advancement for psychologists. Presented at the California Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA. Comas-Diaz, L., & Gallardo, M. (2002, August). Breakfast for students and early career psychologists: Realities of private practice. Presented at the 110th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, Ill. Bacher, N., Gallardo, M., Pitta, P., & Rodino, E. (2002, August). Conversation hour: students and new professionals find your mentor. Presented at the 110th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, Ill.
Barnett, J., Gallardo, M., Martino, C., Salvador, D., Ugowitz, J., & Williams, C. (2001, August). Symposium: Graying of psychology-saving SPPAs with graduate student involvement. Presented at the 109th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA. Barnett, J., DeLeon, P., Gallardo, M., Pitta, P., & Steward, J. (2001, August). Conversation hour: Students and young professionals-find your mentors for successful independent Practice. Presented at the 109th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA. Gallardo, M, & Witko, T. (2001, April). A student’s guide to preparing for the internship process. Presented at the annual meeting of the California Psychological Association, Costa Mesa, CA Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (2000, November). Impact of learning disabilities on culturally diverse college students. Presented at the annual state conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of California (LDA), Long Beach, CA Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (2000, July). Culturally diverse students with learning disabilities: Implications for outreach and retention. Presented at the annual international conference of The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Kansas City, MO. Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (1999, October). A culture undiscovered: The impact of learning disabilities on racially and ethnically diverse students. Video program presented at the 24th Annual Conference of The California Association on Post Secondary Education & Disability (CAPED), Palm Springs, CA. Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (1999, September). A culture undiscovered: The impact of learning disabilities on racially and ethnically diverse students. Video program presented at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Fall Convocation Faculty Training. Pomona, CA. Bryant, M., Gallardo, M., & Mathis Lowe, J. (1999, July). Racially and/or ethnically diverse students with learning disabilities: What we can’t overlook. Video program presented at the annual international conference of The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Atlanta, GA.
OtherGallardo, M.E., Martinez, T., Grant, D.E., Serrano, R., Collatos, A.M., Johnson, M., Munoz, V., & Torreo, F. (2008, May). African-Americans & Latinos: Empowering communities through facilitative dialogue, Pepperdine University, West Los Angeles. Gallardo, M.E. (2007, February). Diversity Issues and Self-Care. Presented at the California Psychological Association Colleague Assistance and Support Program Training, San Jose, CA. Gallardo, M.E. (2005, December). Clinical connections: Solution-focused therapy. Presented at Pepperdine University, Irvine, CA. Gallardo, M. (2003, December). Doctoral roundtable discussion. Presented at Pepperdine University, Irvine, CA. Gallardo, M. & Ichinotsubo-Ezzi, T. (2003, May). Sexual awareness month – Your sex is needed. Presented at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Gallardo, M. (2002, April). Identity development among college students. Presented to the Division of Student Affairs at the University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA. Gallardo, M. (2002, October). Group dynamics. Presented at the 20th Annual University of California, Irvine All-University Leadership Conference, Palm Springs, CA. Gallardo, M. & Payne, M. (2000, March). Cross cultural medicine: Latinos. Presented at Glendale Adventist Hospital. This program was offered as 2 hr. continuing medical education credits for physicians and hospital staff. Glendale, CA. Gallardo, M. & Mathis Lowe, J. (1999, November). A culture undiscovered: The impact of learning disabilities on racially and ethnically diverse students. Video program presented at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, New Faculty Orientation, Pomona, CA.
Invited Presentations/WorkshopsGallardo, M.E. (2008, May). Culturally responsive therapy with Latinos: What works and why. California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, Ca. Gallardo, M.E. (2008, April). Emerging trends in Latino Psychology. University of La Verne, La Verne, CA. Gallardo, M.E. (2008, March). Keynote Presentation. Leadership and social modeling: Creating your own path and honoring your core values. 7th Annual Leadership Conference Alliant International University, San Diego, CA. Gallardo, M.E. (2007, November). Culturally responsive therapy with Latinos: Working contextually and culturally. The 6th Annual Skip Hinchman Memorial Symposium. The Latino Journey: Adapting through Transitions, Long Beach, CA. Gallardo, M.E. (2007, October). Opening remarks. Phillips Graduate Training Latino Family Therapy Training and Treatment Model. Presented at the 13th Annual Latino Behavioral Health Institute, Los Angeles, CA. Gallardo, M.E. (2007, May). Culturally responsive treatment: What does it mean and how do we do it? Presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of Minds Mental Health Conference and Resource Fair, Anaheim, CA. Bejarano, A. & Gallardo, M.E. (2006, November). What you need to know about working with racial/ethnic minority clients in therapy. 4 hour CE workshop presented for the San Diego Psychological Association. Gallardo, M.E. (2006, October). Male socialization: Is it a traumatic developmental experience? Presented at the Fifth Annual Skip Hinchman Memorial Symposium. Boys will be Boys: Cultural and Psychological Perspectives on Male Development. Gallardo, M.E. (2006, May). Cultural responsiveness: Individual and organizational responsibility. County of San Bernardino Mental Health Commission, San Bernardino, CA. Austria, A.M., Caldwell-Colbert, T., Chin, J.L., Gallardo, M.E., Manly, J., Nagayama Hall, G.C., Nicolas, G., & Suinn, R.M. (2005, August). Invited presidential panel: Advancing the present, preparing the future: Valuing our strengths. Presented at the 113th Annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C. Gallardo, M.E. (2005, June). Commencement Keynote address: California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles - Alliant International University. Pasadena, CA. Gallardo, M.E. (2005, January). Keynote Address: Lifting as they climb: Providing role models to our next generation. Presented at the PrintWeek Banquet, PIA MidAmerica, San Antonio, TX. Gallardo, M.E. (2004, October). Culturally competent organizational development: Gender differences in the workplace. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Orange, CA. Gallardo, M.E. (2004, October). Combating apathy in student organizations. Presented at the 21st Annual University of California, Irvine All-University Leadership Conference, Palm Springs, CA. Gallardo, M. (2004, June). Multicultural curriculum development: An integrated model. Argosy University, Orange County, CA. Gallardo, M., Holloway, J., & Parks, C. (2002, March). Intersections of race, gender, class, and sexual orientation. Presented at the fifth annual Student Affiliation for Multicultural Mental Health conference entitled: “Making Multiculturalism Meaningful In the New Millennium”, Alhambra, CA.
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