Doctoral Internship Program

Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health is proud to serve students interested in the behavioral health field. 

Our Doctoral Internship Program

Ascend Behavioral Health and Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health operate a doctoral internship program in health service psychology. Our internship program was approved for provisional membership by the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) in May 2023. Our doctoral internship program is actively accepting applications through the APPIC approved application process. Our internship program is NOT at this time accredited through the American Psychological Association (APA). Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation at the following address:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org

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Our Staff

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Jason Christopherson, PSYD, ABPP

Vice President, Pediatric Services and Clinical Training

Jason Christopherson, PsyD, MSCP, ABPP earned his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. He is the only Board Certified Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychologist in Central California.  Dr. Christopherson is a neuropsychologically trained clinical psychologist and has been working with children, teens, and families for over a decade.

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Annie Fujikawa, PhD

Director of Clinical Training

Annie Fujikawa, PhD, Director of Clinical Training, earned her PhD in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. She completed an APA Accredited Internship at Pacific Clinics. Prior to becoming the Director of Clinical Training, Dr. Fujikawa taught in academia for nearly a decade and was awarded the teaching excellence award. Dr. Fujikawa works with adults and couples in her clinical practice and has supervised therapists in training for over 10 years.

Our Interns

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Alex Smoolca

William James College
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Ariana Lamb

California Baptist University
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Brianne Insley

California Lutheran University
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Colin Boulter

California Lutheran University
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Emory Merin

Alliant International University
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Jasmin Espinoza

The Chicago School
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Joe Wang

University of St Thomas - Minneapolis
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Kaitlin Klose

California Lutheran University
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Ken Saechao

Alliant International University
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Lizbet Delgadillo-Gutierrez

Palo Alto University
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Megan Wang

University of San Francisco
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Remina Wahid

Alliant International University
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Sarvenaz Tate

Alliant International University
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Yvonna Kochergen

Alliant International University

Inquire About our Programs or Request Training Materials

Contact the Director of Clinical Training, Annie Fujikawa, PhD:

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