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Vangie Akridge, PsyD, LEP
Psychologist | Educational
1111 6th Avenue 600 San Diego CA, 92101About
Dr. Vangie Akridge is a psychologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Akridge specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Akridge evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Akridge because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
Education and Training
ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PsyD 2013
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Associates – Substance Abuse Counseling 2008
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Master of Science - School Psychology 2000
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Bachelor of Arts – Psychology · Bachelor of Arts – African American Studies 1997
Board Certification
CALIFORNIA TEACHING CREDENTIALING COMMISSION · Pupil Personnel Services in School Psychology
CALIFORNIA BOARD of BEHAVIOAL SCIENCES · Licensed Educational Psychologist #3265
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of FORENSIC COUNSELORS · Licensed Clinical Forensic Counselor
THE SCHOOL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY INSTITUTE · School Neuropsychology Certification
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director of Special Education CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, San Diego, CA 2023 -
- (Part Time) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Faculty Fellow ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2022 -
- (Part Time) Assistant Professor – Core Faculty ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA 2018 -
- Assistant Director of Special Education CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, San Diego, CA 2021 - 2023
- Program Specialist CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, San Diego, CA 2019 - 2020
- Program Manager / School Psychologist CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, San Diego, CA 2019 - 2020
- (Part Time) System-Wide Program Director / Assistant Professor ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA 2018 - 2022
- Program Coordinator / Assistant Professor ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA 2017 - 2018
- School Psychologist HIGH TECH HIGH, San Diego, CA 2015 - 2019
- Adjunct Instructor UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, San Diego, CA 2008 - 2017
- School Psychologist SAN DIEGUITO SCHOOL DISTRICT, Encinitas, CA 2000 - 2015
- CEO/Founder METRO EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, San Diego, CA 2014 - Present
- Founder/Non-Profit Executive Director MY COMMUNITY HUDDLE, San Diego, CA 2009 - 2013
- Columnist SAN DIEGO VOICE AND VIEWPOINT, San Diego, CA 2010 - 2016
Awards
- California State Assemblymember Akilah Weber Certificate of Recognition – Mental Health 2022 Year
- Mayor Todd Gloria City of San Diego Certificate of Recognition – Mental Health 2022 Year
- Supervisor Nathan Fletcher – Certificate of Recognition – Mental Health 2022 Year
- Councilwoman Monica Montgomery Recognition from San Diego 4th District for Mental Health 2022 Year
- Open Heart Leaders Heart to Heart Mental Health Honoree 2022 Year
- Supervisor Lawson-Remer Certificate of Recognition Mental Health 2022 Year
- · Mental Health Leadership Award – County of SD, Sup. Anderson 2022 Year
- National Council of Negro Women Honoree, Women Entrepreneurs 2015 Year
- Nominee for the Woman of the Year in the 79th Assembly District 2013 Year
- Certificate of Recognition from the California State Assembly 2013 Year
- Phi Beta Sigma Community Activist of the Year Award 2012 Year
- MLK Family Reunion Child and Family Advocate of the Year 2012 Year
- National Council of Negro Women Community Service 2011 Year
- In The Pinc WOW Woman of the Year 2010 Year
Professional Memberships
- National Association of School Psychologist (NASP)
- NASP Student Leader Faculty Sponsor
- California Association of School Psychologist (CASP)
- Association of Black Psychologists (ABPSi)
- California Association of School Counselors (CASC)
- National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC)
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)
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- Dr. Karen V. Fox PH.D5190 Governor Drive SAN DIEGO CA 92122
- Dr. Steven Solomon PH.D.3262 Holiday Ct La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Julie Trim PH.D.4510 EXECUTIVE DR SAN DIEGO CA 92121
- Dr. Kimberly Fara Corbett PSYD, MFT4411 30th St San Diego CA 92116
- Dr. Gretchen Ann Pound Other138 B Ave Coronado CA 92118
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250 PROSPECT PLACE CORONADO CA 92118