UCB Parents Therapy & Counseling Recommendations
Roscoe Simmons
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Re: African American therapist for teen
Dear Mom with Clashing Son and Husband: If you have a membership with Kaiser
Permanente which includes mental health benefits, I highly recommend their
family psychiatry department over in the Mosswood building at the Oakland
facility. They have two outstanding Black male professionals on staff (and
perhaps others whom I am not personally familiar with). Dr. Whitmore and Dr.
Simmons counsel both adults and children in individual sessions and in groups
organized for early/pre-teen children. You will need to inquire as to
whether your situation meets their criteria for obtaining services and of
course, they are probably already very busy. But for serious family problems
affecting our children, Kaiser members should be aware that affordable help
can be obtained. Good luck.
Nicolie (2000)
Roscoe Simmons, LCSW, PhD, who was mentioned in the last newsletter, has a
private practice in addition to his work with Kaiser Oakland. I know of his
work, as he is a colleague, and I highly recommend him. He can be reached at
510 596-1468 or
510 464-1033.
(2000)
Re: Kaiser Therapists for Children
Rosco Simmons at Kaiser, Oakland is excellent.
One of the other therapists in my building used to be a Kaiser Oakland therapist, so I asked
him. He suggested Dr. Roscoe Simmons and Dr. Gerald Whitmore of the child and
adolescent unit. The number to call for appointments is 596-2737. Good luck.
Vicki
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