OUR FACILITY

The Sullivan Center for Children opened in 1989, and it grew from a promising idea into the comprehensive Center it is today. We moved to our current location in the Shaw Westgate Center in March 1996. We have two large adjacent buildings that house over 16 clinicians. We have spacious child friendly therapy offices and waiting rooms, observation rooms, testing rooms, and a dedicated play room and a game room. Our facility is child centered, as you will see immediately when you enter our waiting room. On a busy day, you will see children enthusiastically playing with Thomas the Train. Our offices have sand trays, dollhouses, toys and games for play therapy and building rapport. Kids usually breathe a notable sigh of relief when they discover the Child and Teen friendly environment.

The Center is also situated in a park-like setting that clients love. Clinicians often use the area to go on walks during sessions or to engage in outdoor activities with their child clients.

During your visit you will likely see "Psyche." Rescued as a kitten by Dr. Sullivan, Psyche is a very special ragdoll cat who has made her home at the Center for the last 12 years. She trolls the grounds, participates in some therapy sessions, sleeps a lot and provides a sense of comfort for the children during difficult times.

Meet Our Staff

Melinda Appleby, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Melinda Appleby, Psy.D., earned her B.A. in Psychology at San Jose State University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology at University of San Francisco, and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University. She completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Sullivan Center and met state licensing requirements in 2014. Dr. Appleby's clinical experience to date includes working with a diverse population of children and families in a variety of settings. She served as a counselor at a non-public school providing individual and group therapy to students designated as emotionally disturbed and/or developmentally delayed, as well as conducted IEP assessments. She worked therapeutically with children enrolled in a Head Start program, along with their parents and teachers. She provided alcohol and drug counseling to both adults and adolescents in an outpatient clinic. She has also worked within a correctional facility providing therapy services to youthful offenders. At the Sullivan Center, Dr. Appleby provides individual, family, and group therapy as well as conducts a wide array of assessments and evaluations.

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