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

Vanessa Myers, Psy.D.

Psychological Assistant

Vanessa Myers, Psy. D., joined the Sullivan Center for Children in 2016 as a Post-Doctoral fellow. Currently she continues to be a part of the teams as a psychological assistant. She graduated with her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in 2016. She earned both her doctoral and master’s degrees from Azusa Pacific University. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Point Loma University in San Diego California. Dr. Myers completed a full-time pre-doctoral internship at a residential facility in Long Island, NY. During her internship she provided clinical services to youth with histories of significant trauma and deprivation, many of whom were adjudicated as juveniles. She also provided brief and comprehensive assessments used by family court to assist with placement and treatment decisions. Dr. Myers' clinical experience to date includes working with diverse populations of adults, children/adolescents, and families in a variety of settings such as schools, medical centers, community mental health centers, and residential facilities. At the Sullivan Center for Children, Dr. Myers provides individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological assessments under the supervision of Jason Christopherson, Psy. D.

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