Graduate Studies Programs
Simpson University offers the following master's programs and teaching credential programs (single or multi-subject).
Master's Programs
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Credentialing Programs
A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary Master's Programs
Staff
- Tozer Staff
Cherlyn Chairez - Education Program Specialist
cchairez@simpsonu.edu
(530) 226-4113
Georgia MacMillan - Credential Analyst
gmacmillan@simpsonu.edu
(530) 226-4942
Hilary Bingham - Education Program Coordinator
hbingham@simpsonu.edu
(530) 226-4109
Julie Crummett - Distance Learning Coordinator
jcrummett@simpsonu.edu
(530) 226-4747
Adeline (Addie) Jackson, Ed.D., LMFT
Dean, School of Graduate Professional Studies
ajackson@simpsonu.edu
530.226.4788
Ms. Jackson received her BS in behavioral science from University of La Verne and her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. She is a doctoral candidate in organizational leadership from Argosy University/Hawaii. She is licensed as a marriage and family therapist in the State of Hawaii, holds clinical membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Adeline is an Associate Member of the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and clinical membership in the National Council on Family Relations. She has been a certified substance abuse counselor, an EAP professional and has over 20 years' experience working in various clinical settings including hospital-based behavioral health, community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and private practice. Her academic career spans over 12 years.
Dr. Patricia Shealy, Ph.D.
Academic Program Director, School of Graduate Professional Studies
Dr. Patricia (Patsy) Shealy received her M.A. from California State University, Northridge in Educational Psychology, Psychology and Guidance and Counseling and her Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Depth Psychology.
She has been a licensed marriage and family therapist in California for more than 20 years and has been a clinical supervisor of practicum students and both master’s and doctoral level interns. She is a clinical member of the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists. She was born in the US but raised in Germany until she returned to the US to attend college in Florida. She has conducted qualitative phenomenological research on the experience of being raised in the military.
Faculty
- Bob Boyle, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Hallie Herbert, MA, LMFT
- Christina Newton, MA, LMFT
- Tozer Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
Glee Brooks, Ed.D.
gbrooks@simpsonu.eduDean, School of Education
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
M.A., Pacific University
M.A., St. Mary’s College
Ed.D., University of Southern California
Richard K. Harris, Ed.D.
rharris@simpsonu.eduProfessor of Education
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.A., University of Redlands
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Ronald K. McGraw, Ed.D.
rmcgraw@simpsonu.eduAssistant Professor of Education
B.S., Butler University
M.A.E., Ball State University
Ed.D., Ball State University
Paul Jones, Ed.D.
pjones@simpsonu.eduAssistant Professor of Education
B.A., Sonoma State University
M.A., California State University, Chico
Ed.D., University of Southern California
Carol Wertz, Ed.D.
cwertz@simpsonu.eduAssociate Professor of Education
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Sonoma State University
Ed.D., University of Southern California
Edward Mooney, Ed.D.
emooney@simpsonu.eduAssistant Professor of Education
B.S., Montana State University
M.A., University of California, Riverside
Ed.D., Northeastern University, Boston
Adjunct Faculty
David Alexander, Ed.D.
dalexander@simpsonu.eduB.S., Humboldt State University
Ed.D., University of LaVerne
Allison Brogoitti, M.A.
abrogoitti@simpsonu.eduB.A., California State University, Humboldt
M.A.T.,Simpson University
Tom Forbes, Ed.D.
tforbes@simpsonu.eduB.A., California State University, Humboldt
M.A., California State University, Humboldt
Ed.D., University of Southern California
Joseph D. Funderburg, M.S.
jfunderburg@simpsonu.eduB.S., Southern Oregon University
M.S., Southern Oregon University
Matt Garrett, M.A.
mgarrett@simpsonu.eduB.A., California State University, San Bernardino
M.A., Simpson University
NBCT
Diane Kempley, Ed.D.
dkempley@simpsonu.eduB.A., California State University, Chico
M.A., Simpson University
Ed.D., University of Southern California, Los Angeles
David Peek, M.S.
dpeek@simpsonu.eduB.S., Humboldt State University
M.S., California State University, Chico
Al Rocca, Ph.D.
arocca@simpsonu.eduB.A., California State University, San Jose
M.A., California State University, San Jose
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Danielle Beck, Ph.D.
dbeck@simpsonu.edu
530-226-4639
Dr. Danielle Beck is a developmental psychologist who joined Simpson University's faculty in 2008. Her broad research interest includes the development of executive function in young children.
Dr. Beck also coordinates and conducts research projects with undergraduate psychology students.
Rebecca Carter , M.A., L.M.F.T.
rcarter@simpsonu.edu
530-226-4712
Rebecca Carter is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California who joined Simpson University's faculty in 2012. She has held several positions in higher education over the past ten years including Adjunct Instructor in the areas of Ministry and Psychology, Wellness Outreach Coordinator, Mental Health Counselor, Coordinator for Disability Services, Career Center Coordinator, Career Counselor, Assistant Athletic Coach, and Student Services Director.
Rebecca’s areas of clinical interest include eating disorders, survivors of abuse, emergent adult issues (individuation and differentiation), couples’ issues, and the integration of Christianity and psychology.
Adeline (Addie) Jackson, Ed.D., LMFT
Dean, School of Graduate Professional Studies
ajackson@simpsonu.edu
530.226.4788
Ms. Jackson received her BS in behavioral science from University of La Verne and her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. She is a doctoral candidate in organizational leadership from Argosy University/Hawaii. She is licensed as a marriage and family therapist in the State of Hawaii, holds clinical membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Adeline is an Associate Member of the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and clinical membership in the National Council on Family Relations. She has been a certified substance abuse counselor, an EAP professional and has over 20 years' experience working in various clinical settings including hospital-based behavioral health, community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and private practice. Her academic career spans over 12 years.
Lisa Jellison, MA, LMFT
Lisa received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development in 2004 from UC Davis. Lisa returned to Redding, Ca. and received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University. Lisa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and currently works at a local non-profit agency and her private practice. Lisa specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, couples, and children's issues. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
Lisa is also a Clinical Supervisor. Lisa is a Clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, both state and local chapters.
Brandy Liebscher, Psy.D.
bliebscher@simpsonu.edu
530-226-4638
Dr. Brandy Liebscher is a licensed psychologist who joined Simpson University's faculty in 2002. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings and completed a postdoctoral residency in which she received specialized training in the treatment of children and families.
In addition to chairing the university's Psychology Department, Dr. Liebscher also has a private practice in which she provides psychotherapy for children and adults, with an emphasis on mood and behavioral disorders.
Her areas of interest and study include child psychology, domestic violence, and the integration of psychology and Christianity.
Kimberley McKinney, MA, MFTI
Ms. McKinney is a Certified Addictions Specialist and a registered marriage and family therapist intern. She earned her BA degree in psychology from Simpson University and her MA in Counseling Psychology from National University. She is currently completing her internship hours working as a mental health consultant and social-emotional specialist. She has experience conducting mental health and behavioral assessments in schools and social service agencies and in providing psychotherapy with children, adults, families, and groups.
She has extensive experience working in the field of addictions recovery, providing psycho-education, individual, and group therapy. She has been a trainer on various mental health topics and a consultant for teachers and parents of children ages 0-5 years.
Patrick O'Leary, MA, LMFT
Mr. O'Leary is a California licensed marriage and family therapist who also holds a Pupil Personnel School Credential, and is a credentialed school counselor in California. He earned a master of arts in marriage and family therapy and a master of science in pastoral counseling from California Christian Institute (now Trinity Christian Academy). He earned his pupil personnel school credential from Cal State San Bernardino University. He is a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
His clinical experience includes working in community mental health, counseling in K-12 school settings, teaching, private practice, and county mental health. He has been a public speaker on topics including parenting, issues of children and adolescents, pre-marital, marital, and divorce. He is experienced working with chronically mentally ill individuals, and with families, adults, and couples, and in providing group and individual supervision for trainees and interns. Other areas of expertise include critical incident debriefing and crisis response therapy.
School of Education Resources
MACP Resources
- AAMFT - www.aamft.org
- CAMFT - www.camft.org
- Download a copy of our M.A. Counseling Psychology brochure (PDF).
