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Biography
Magda Wroblewska (pronounced: Vro•bles•ska) was raised in Poland. She has lived in France (1981-1984), in Canada (1988-1995), and in the Bay Area (since 1995).
Education and Training
1986: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
1987: Internship in Gestalt Institute, Krakow, Poland
1989 – 1995: therapist at the outpatient substance abuse clinic, Ontario, Canada: extensive training in chemical dependency assessment and recovery, and issues related to sexual abuse or assault.
2000: Master of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology San Jose State University, California
2001 – 2005: Internship at Process Therapy Institute Los Gatos, California; During this time Magda worked with middle school children, families, and women dealing with domestic violence.
2005 – present: Private Practice
January 2008 – February 2010: Clinical Director at Eastern European Service Agency – supervising the delivery of mental health services to refugees and emigrants.
Her theoretical background is primarily cognitive-behavioral therapy, Gestalt, humanistic and process models.
Magda lives with her husband and a preteen son. She has one grown son and two adult step-sons in her blended family. Her rich life experience helps her relate to people from various backgrounds and cultures.
