Crossroads Assessment & Treatment Center
Discovering Strengths. Empowering Lives.
(408) 337-2837
ABOUT DR. ARCE
CEO, Clinical Director and Psychologist
Dr. Arce is a licensed clinical psychologist, experienced in working with multicultural individuals, catering treatment to patient's needs. She has worked in multiple settings including: university counseling, hospitals, medical school, and community mental health agencies. Most recently she has worked with couples in pre-marital counseling. Dr. Arce specializes in ADHD assessment, life transitions, anxiety disorders, depression, heath-related difficulties, relationships, and spiritual development. Communication of needs and progress are reviewed regularly to ensure that each patient finds value in the time spent in treatment.
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Within the ADHD assessment clinic, Dr. Arce also conducts differential diagnosis of learning disorders, cognitive difficulty and psychological disorders. She has developed and worked within an ADHD assessment clinic at Loma Linda School of Medicine, Department of Psychology and at Bay Area Community Health in Fremont, CA. Assessment, feedback, and letters of recommendation for accommodations are included in these services.
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She is comfortable working on concrete, achievement-focused goals as well as working in an open, supportive-listening role. Treatments include CBT, motivational interviewing, and focusing on values and strengths to encourage positive change.
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DR. ARCE'S QUALIFICATIONS
Quality Training that Values Individuals
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST/CEO
Current
Crossroads Assessment & Treatment Services
Developing the mission, organization, planning and implementation of CATC; recruitment, training and supervision of staff members. Assessment of individuals for ADHD, and Learning Disorders. Individual, couples and family counseling using values-based interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and time-limited dynamic psychotherapy. Advocacy for community access to psychological testing and resources.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
December 2017-July 2021
Bay Area Community Health,
Fremont, CA
Provided behavioral health interventions in an integrated team located in a community health clinic working with primary care providers, nutritionists, dental, vision and chiropractic providers all in one center. Developed BACH's Neuropsychological Assessment/ADHD clinic. Worked within medical team to provide collaborative, whole-person care, and crisis management regarding psychological distress and suicide risk. Connected patients with local services that provided housing, food, accommodations, etc. Provided weekly individual psychotherapy for individuals, and group therapy for individuals with chronic pain using CBT interventions and psychoeducation.
RESIDENT OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
September 2015-August 2016
Loma Linda Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Loma Linda, CA
Developed and ran ADHD assessment clinic for the Department of Psychiatry at Loma Linda Medical School. Work within medical teams to develop program integrating mental health into the medical setting. Crisis management regarding psychological distress and suicide risk assessment. Provide weekly individual psychotherapy and consultation for Loma Linda University graduate students and adults in a university counseling and community-based setting. In conjunction with Riverside Regional Medical Center, Dr. Arce helped to develop a program integrating psychological screening, psychoeducation and intervention into specialty clinics including diabetes, chronic heart failure, and COPD.
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Sept 2014 - Sept 2015
Loma Linda University,
Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
Conduct brief assessment, crisis intervention, individual, and group psychotherapy for adolescents (ages 13-17) stepping down from hospitalized care, into a partial hospitalization unit or an intense outpatient program (IOP). Presenting problems include: anxiety, depression, past psychosis, trauma, adjustment, and interpersonal stressors.
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Sept 2013 - June 2014
San Jose Job Corps
San Jose, CA
As a student therapist at SJJC, Dr. Arce conducted individual therapy, psychological assessment, and psychoeducational groups with young adults in a residential setting. Individuals were self-referred or referred by instructors and staff. Advocacy and education to the community regarding psychological issues was emphasized. Dr. Arce also specialized in couple's work during her time at this site. Presenting problems include: anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, and interpersonal stressors.
CLINICAL THERAPIST
July 2012- June 2013
Asian Americans for Community Involvement
San Jose, CA
Conducted brief assessment, crisis intervention, individual, and group psychotherapy for adolescents (ages 13-17) mandated to treatment for substance use disorders in the school and community settings. Supervised individuals in creating Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and encouraged community involvement and advocacy for underserved populations.
DR. ARCE'S QUALIFICATIONS
Education
POST-DOCTORAL RESIDENT OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
September 2015-August 2016
Loma Linda Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Loma Linda, CA
Riverside Country Regional Medical Center
Riverside, CA
PRE-DOCTORAL INTERN IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
September 2014-August 2015
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Loma Linda Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Loma Linda, CA
Riverside Country Regional Medical Center
Riverside, CA
DOCTORATE OF PSYCHOLOGY (PSY.D.)
September 2010-June 2015
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PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium,
Palo Alto University,
Palo Alto, CA
MASTER'S OF PSYCHOLOGY
June 2006-June 2007
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Stanford University
Co-terminal Master's Program
Palo Alto, CA
BACHELOR'S OF PSYCHOLOGY
August 2002- June 2006
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Stanford University
Majoring in Psychology, with a Minor in Biology,
Graduating with Honors Recognition
Palo Alto, CA