About

Academic Degrees:

  • MA in Counseling Psychology, 1989
    Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
  • BA in Psychology and Art, 1976
    Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
  • Advanced Training:

  • Certified Expressive Arts Practitioner (CEAP), 2012
    Expressive Arts Therapy Training Institute, Newport Beach, CA
  • Licensure:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    MFC 33277
    April 30, 1996
  • Experience:

  • Private Practice, Eureka, CA, since 2005
  • Clinical Services Director at Changing Tides Family Services, Eureka, CA, 2009-2011
  • Supervising Mental Health Clinician, Clinician and Case Manager for County of Humboldt, Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Branch, Eureka, CA, 1992-2005
  • Head of Service for Mental Health Programs, Redwood Community Action Agency, Eureka ,CA, 2016-2019, 2020-present
  • Professional Memberships

  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
  • International Expressive Arts Therapy Association
  • North Coast Association of Mental Health Professionals
  • Victoria Ziskin, MA, LMFT, CEAP