Taquelia Washington Toland
L.C.S.W
Counseling Psychology
Wright Institute
United States of America
Biography
BA, Sociology (with minor in African American Studies), UC Davis, 2002 MA, Social Work, San Jose State University, 2004 Ms. Washington is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a pupil personal services credential. She has extensive experience working in community mental health, specializing in providing services in the school systems. For over 10 years she worked at a continuation school, providing mental health related services to "at risk" and "hard to engage" youth while also developing systems of care to help best support them. In addition, she has direct experience providing intensive therapeutic services to youth and their families in outpatient clinic settings. She utilizes an integrative approach in her clinical practice and strongly believes in the importance of building relationships and utilizing a culturally inclusive and trauma informed lens.
Research Interest
Sociology , Social work , making aware people about mental health.