Simi Valley Unified School District
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Angelica Casas
805.520.6820 Ext. 1317
Karina Chavez
805.306.4420 Ext. 2140
Dr. Jody Cook
805.306.4875 Ext. 2755
Jennifer Deniz
805.520.6619 Ext. 3113
Sayra Escobedo
805.520.6619 Ext. 3148
Jake Goodrich
805.577.1400 Ext. 6785
Mia Joaquin
805.520.6800 Ext. 3723
Dr. Giuliana Klijian
805.520.6775 Ext. 3545
Beth Kubo
805.579.6370 Ext. 6667
Dr. Wilda Laija-Rodriguez
805.520.6715 Ext. 2529
Barbara Mendoza
805.520.6765 Ext. 6048
Alexxa Phillips
805.306.4500 Ext. 2450
Jennifer Russell
805.520.6745 Ext. 6219
Erica Sanchez
805.520.6810 Ext. 1013
Joyce Schechter
805.520.6700 Ext. 2610
Taylor Spence
805.520.6745 Ext. 6219
Grisell Torres
805.520.6705 Ext. 2310
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 below.
2023-2024 SCHOOL PYSCHOLOGIST ASSIGNMENTS
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Psychologist |
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Arroyo |
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Atherwood |
Alexxa Phillips |
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Berylwood |
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Big Springs |
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Crestview |
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Garden Grove |
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Hollow Hills |
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Justin Early Learners Academy |
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Katherine |
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Knolls |
Jennifer Russell |
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Madera |
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Mountain View |
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Park View |
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Santa Susana Elementary |
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Sycamore |
Taylor Spence |
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Township |
Sayra Escobedo |
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Vista |
Sayra Escobedo |
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White Oak |
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Wood Ranch |
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Hillside Middle |
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Sinaloa Middle |
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Valley View Middle |
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Royal High |
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Santa Susana High |
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Simi Valley High |
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Apollo |
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Private/NPS/VCOE |
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Monte Vista |
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SARB |
SUICIDE PREVENTION
In 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 Emergency: 9-1-1
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800.273.8255
Suicide Crisis Line 877.727.4747
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 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 e-mail at cridge@vcoe.org