Therapy 4 Kids Fresno
Clinical Training Program
As a part of this practice, student clinicians have been incorporated into the clinical care which is offered to the community. Over the years as a professor at California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), which is a school within the Alliant International University located her in Fresno and a faculty clinical supervisor at the psychological training clinic affiliated with CSPP, it has become a traditional training opportunity for graduate level practical experience. Second, and third year, graduate students have been able to increase their exposure to clinical work, education, and training on their path toward a doctorate as a part of their effort to become a clinical psychologist. The clinical practicum for second, and third year, students starts in June of each year and typically ends in July of the following year.
Dr. Barnes undertakes training with graduate students (pursuing their doctorate) who have exceled in previous clinical training. The students are placed by The California School of Professional Psychology, Fresno as a part of their graduate education and training. Dr. Barnes supervises the graduate students to ensure they are meeting appropriate standards for the provision of clinical services. The student clinicians are trained to provide psychotherapy, psychological testing, and consultative services. As a part of their training experience, they are required to meet with their clinical supervisor for both individual and group supervision weekly. Below you will find a brief biography and a picture of the current student clinicians. Please contact Dr. Barnes with questions or if you have a request to meet with one of the student clinicians.
Student Clinicians:
Meredith Dean, MS
Meredith Dean, MS is a second-year doctoral student at Alliant International University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a concentration in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside and a Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. She has previous experience working with children and teenagers in classroom settings, as a registered behavior technician (RBT), and as a case manager in community mental health settings. Meredith has received doctoral training working with individuals across the lifespan with neurodivergence. She has a special interest in development across the lifespan and fostering meaning in life to mitigate the effects of mental illness. Meredith believes in providing an affirming, safe environment to foster a therapeutic relationship to help process thoughts and emotions.
Jeremy Howard, MS
Jeremy Howard, MS is a third-year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University. He holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University and anticipates beginning his clinical internship in the summer of 2026. Jeremy has experience providing individual and group therapy to adults in intensive care settings, where he developed a strong foundation in evidence-based clinical practice. His professional interests include attachment theory, cognitive and personality assessment, and mindfulness based interventions. Jeremy is dedicated to fostering a safe, accepting, and collaborative therapeutic environment, emphasizing the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance and a client-centered approach to exploring thoughts, emotions, and personal growth.