Psychological Services
The Simi Valley Unified School District offers a variety of psychological services for students, parents and teachers, including the following.
- Assessment for Special Education.
- Consultation with teachers and parents regarding students’ learning needs and behavior.
- Counseling for special education students as determined by the IEP Team recommendations.
- Crisis intervention for students following emergencies or traumatic events such as natural disasters or family emergencies.
For more information, please contact the School Psychologist at your student's school as listed on this page.
School Psychologists
To contact your school's psychologist, please click on the name and you will be able to email them directly.
Madisen Alvarado
Simi Valley High School
Apollo High School/TEAMS SICE TEAMS
(805) 520-6775, Extension 3545
Angelica Casas
Santa Susana Elementary School
Big Springs Elementary School
(805) 520-6710, Extension 2450
Karina Chavez
Sinaloa Middle School
(805) 520-6830, Extension 2140
Dr. Jody Cook
Royal High School
(805) 306-4875, Extension 2755
Jennifer Deniz
Justin Early Learners Academy
(805) 520-6619, Extension 3113
Sayra Escobedo
Township Elementary School
Vista Elementary School
(805) 520-6820, Extension 1317
Sarika Oldt
Katherine Elementary School Monte Vista School Private Schools / NPS
(805) 520-6780, Extension 3206
Mia Joaquin
Simi Valley High School Santa Susana High School
SARB
(805) 577-1400, Extension 6785
Beth Kubo
Hollow Hills Elementary School
Wood Ranch Elementary School
RTC
(805) 579-6370, Extension 6667
Dr. Wilda Laija-Rodriguez
Crestview Elementary School
(805) 520-6715, Extension 2512
NINA KASPARIAN
Madera Elementary School
Atherwood Elementary School
(805) 520-6765, Extension 6048
BIANCA TAVERA
Valley View Middle School
(805) 520-6820, Extension 1317
Hillside Middle School
(805) 520-6810, Extension 1013
DALIAH BAERTSCHI
Garden Grove Elementary School
Justin Early Learners Academy
(805) 520-6700, Extension 2610
Taylor Spence
Sycamore Elementary School
Royal High School
(805) 520-6745, Extension 6219
Grisell Torres
Berylwood Elementary School
Park View Elementary School
(805) 520-6705, Extension 2310
Paola Mendoza Arroyo Elementary School Mountain View Elementary School Justin Early Learners Academy (805) 520-6775, Extension 3545
Allissa Gordon
Knolls Elementary School White Oak Elementary School
(805) 520-6735, Extension 3348
Suicide Prevention
At Simi Valley Schools, we recognize the growing impact of depression and possible suicide. We are taking proactive measures to open the conversation and community support by providing Crisis Reference Cards to students and employees, working with the Simi Valley Police Department for annual teen talks and creating a community of support within our schools. If you or someone you know is in crisis, reach out.
All numbers are available 24 hours per day.
For Emergencies: 9-1-1
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
9-8-8
Ventura County Crisis Line
(866) 998-2243
Runaway Hotline
(800) 786-2929
Action Family Counseling
(800) 367-8336
Interface For Any Referral in Ventura County
2-1-1
LGBTQ Trevor Life Line
(866) 488-7386
Simi Valley Police Department
(805) 583-6950 (non-emergency)
Simi Valley Suicide Prevention
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Training
Contact the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) for more information on safeTALK. Learn four steps to recognize and help persons with thoughts of suicide. safeTALK is an internationally recognized 3-hour, no-cost training. safeTALK (suicide alertness for everyone: Talk, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) prepares anyone15 years or older to identify persons suicidal thoughts and connect them to suicide first-aid. Parent permission is required for student participants. For more information call VCOE's Chris Ridge at (805) 437-1370 or email cridge@vcoe.org.