I see clinical work as a partnership. I use an interactive approach that involves active listening. This helps individuals to identify areas of their lives where they would like to make progress, and learn new strategies to move past emotional roadblocks like divorce, grief, parenthood, and career transitions.

My specialties include individual and family counseling for children and teens with special needs, including:

  • Autism spectrum disorders;
  • bipolar disorder;
  • ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder);
  • learning disabilities;
  • OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder); and
  • Behavioral challenges that affect school and home.
I have many years of experience working in private practice and public and private schools, providing individual, group, and family therapy.

Life's obstacles aren't limited to adults. School, peer pressure, and family changes pose a range of challenges that can be difficult for a child or adolescent to overcome on his or her own. Therapy requires collaboration between psychologists, children, and parents to build healthy relationships and realize my clients' full potential. Success involves active participation with family members, teachers, and other health professionals.

I work hard to foster a healthy and caring environment to guide children and families through difficult transitions. I enjoy the honesty and open-mindedness that younger clients bring to therapy, and I believe that a trusting and sincere relationship is at the core of the healing process. I base my treatment on research-tested methods.  I have considerable experience teaming with educators, school counselors, and psychiatrists to achieve successful outcomes for children and families.  I can help you work with school district administrators to ensure that your child or adolescent receives the services to which he or she is entitled.

In addition to providing therapy to children, adolescents and families, I also work with adults individually.  In these busy times, it can be difficult to manage family, career, and social life. Present or past experiences may prevent us from achieving self-confidence, loving relationships, and rewarding careers. Therapy can identify unhealthy patterns in our lives and to help us find a balance between family and career. I treat clients with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss, helping them define the kinds of relationships that they want in their life and discover the keys to making those relationships work.

Parenting Information:
Parents Helping Parents - An excellent local parenting resource that provides information on a wide variety of topics relating to children's mental and physical health. They have support groups for parents and siblings as well as a wealth of information on parenting, special education, and resources in the area for families of children with special needs.
Dr. Dan Siegel - Dr. Siegel's book, Parenting from the Inside Out, is an excellent resource for parenting young children that provides practical ideas about brain development and healthy relationships.
Information on Spectrum Disorders:
Cure Autism Now - A website that offers information about autism, autism resources, and works toward creating research on autism.
Asperger's: What Does It Mean to Me? - A workbook explaining self awareness and life lessons to the child or youth with high functioning autism or Asperger's.
Michelle Garcia Winner - An internationally recognized speech and language pathologist specializing in workshops, training materials, and groups that help children develop social communication skills.
Dr. Tony Attwood - A wonderful website that offers information on Asperger's Disorder as well and a wealth of books and workbooks for parents and children and teens with Asperger's.
Professional Affiliations:
Santa Clara County Psychological Association - I have been an active member since 2003.
California Psychological Association - I joined this parent organization of the SCCPA in 2006.
Other Resources:
Psychology Today - Information on mental health issues and a directory of mental health practitioners organized by specialty and location (My profile)
California Board of Psychology - State regulatory agency responsible for licensing psychologists.  I am a licensed clinical psychologist; my license number is PSY 21005.
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University - My alma mater.

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Jill Rosenberg, Psy.D., PSY 21005, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Adult, Child and Family Therapy (650) 269-7514

Member, Santa Clara County Psychological Association