Welcome to my website! My philosophy "don't wait for change, be the advocate to help create change" guides my professional and personal life. My whole philosophy is to help others create change through therapy, training, writing and consultation. With over ten years experience in the education field, and seven years working in mental health, I have developed an extensive understanding of the needs of my clients. Indeed, as a teacher, speaker, advocate, therapist, and parent, I understand first hand these various perspectives, and the need for a holistic approach.  My goal is to continue to share my understanding and experience with others, assisting providers and individuals.

 Areas of Interest and Expertise Include:

• Work Life Balance
  
• Dealing With Life Transitions
• Fertility and Intertility Support
• Pregnancy and New Mother/Parent Support
• Working with Students (middle and high school, college and universities)
• Immigration and Acculturation
• Cultural Identity
• And more

I look forward to hearing from you.  Please contact me at ulashmind@gmail.com or (415) 570-3820.

Updates

• Is excited to announce The American Counseling Association (ACA) Governing board has approved my appointment as the professional member of the ACA International Committee starting July 2012!

 Private Practice:

• I now take CIGNA, Magellan Behavioral and MHN (Managed Health Network) Health insurance plan.

Conferences, Workshops and Speaking:

• "Starting your Own Private Practice" at CSA's
  annual symposium, San Francisco State University, April 14th.
• Upcoming presentation at The American Counseling Association (ACA), March 2012. Panel Presentation on working with Immigrant and Refugee Students.
• Had a great time presenting at the 3rd European CAMHS in Education Conference, Tavistock and Portman, at The University of Cambridge, England.

 Books/Articles/Publications/Interviews:

• Excited about the launch of my first children's book "The Adventures of Zander The Panda and Ezzie The Monkey"
• Quoted in the New York Times, on mental health in schools.
  
• Contributor, "Strategies for Engaging Immigrant Youth and Refugee Families. Publisher: Education Development Center, 2011.
  

 Understand My Mind:

• Thanks David P. Diana for listing UMM in "The new not most people list" and one of the best counseling sites!