Rachel Gorham
El Cerrito,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychological Associate
Leiya
Berkeley, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Administered cognitive and educational assessments for children/adolescents
- Interpreted test data and completed written reports with diagnostic clarity and recommendations
- Developed treatment plans based on assessment findings
- Facilitated individual therapy sessions and clinical parent coaching (CBT, SPACE)
- Facilitated therapeutic groups targeting emotional regulation, executive functioning, social skills
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
CEO / Director
In One Generation, Inc.
Berkeley, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Founded and directed nonprofit organization that introduces children to diverse cultures through music and dance in an outdoor summer camp setting
- Fostered social-emotional development and created an inclusive, supportive space for neurodivergent children
- Oversaw operations (finances, marketing, staffing, scheduling, curriculum)
Psychological Associate
Clearwater Counseling and Assessment Services
Orinda, CA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered cognitive and educational assessments for children and young adults
- Interpreted test data and completed written reports with diagnostic clarity and recommendations
- Supported clients/families in understanding learning profiles and school planning
Mental Health Consultant
Lincoln Families
Oakland, CA
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided in-school mental health consultation to educators, directors, families, and children
- Provided trauma-informed care for multicultural and multilingual communities
- Assisted families in accessing behavioral health and community-based services
- Partnered with school teams to foster inclusive and supportive learning environments
School-Based Therapist/Practicum
Lincoln Families
Pittsburg, CA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided in-school trauma-informed care in individual therapy for high-school students
Behavior Therapist
Milestones
Hayward, CA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided one-on-one in-school behavioral and academic support for student with autism
- Worked under supervision of clinical psychologist, supporting goals of IEP
Lead Teacher & Director
The Berkeley School
Berkeley, CA
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Directed afterschool programming for 40–60 children and 4+ staff
- Led Bridge K classroom, developing differentiated Montessori/Emergent curriculum
- Established and coordinated service learning (sister school partnership and Kindness Festival)
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Saybrook University
Oakland, CA01-2026
M.Ed. - Child Development
Chaminade University
Honolulu, HI01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Long Island University, Global College
International01-2004
Skills
- 25 years experience with children and families
- Assessment administration, data interpretation, report writing, treatment planning
- Evidence-based models of care (CBT, SPACE)
- Specialized in neurodivergent populations (ADHD, ASD)
- Trauma-informed care
- School-based and family systems
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural competence
- IEP/504 support
Certification
• Psychological Associate License (#94027622 CA)
• Certified Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher/Program Director (CA)
• Certified Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher/Program Director (CA)
Timeline
Psychological Associate
Leiya
08.2024 - Current
Psychological Associate
Clearwater Counseling and Assessment Services
08.2022 - 08.2024
Mental Health Consultant
Lincoln Families
08.2022 - 06.2024
School-Based Therapist/Practicum
Lincoln Families
08.2021 - 08.2022
Behavior Therapist
Milestones
08.2018 - 08.2020
CEO / Director
In One Generation, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher & Director
The Berkeley School
08.2015 - 08.2018
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Saybrook University
M.Ed. - Child Development
Chaminade University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Long Island University, Global College