Professional Experience
Nicola Ranson became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California in 1997. In California she has worked at the Veterans Administration, San Diego County Mental Health, Kaiser Permanente and TriCity Hospital Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic. She has taught Multicultural Counseling at the University of California, San Diego, Extension, and is currently is on the adjunct faculty at National University's Marriage and Family Therapy program. Nicola has a background in body/mind techniques, creative approaches, hypnotherapy and crisis intervention. She has worked extensively with the seriously mentally ill, as well as those who need a helping hand for a brief period. She is a member of the Provider Network of Survivors of Torture International, San Diego, and of the California Society for Clinical Social Work. Nicola's experience in social service and counseling also includes work in England and Canada.
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Education
Nicola Ranson graduated from Bristol University, England with a BA in Drama and English. Her dissertation was on Drama Therapy, which was one of her first therapeutic approaches. In 1994 she received her Masters in Social Work at San Diego State University with a focus on Children, Youth and Family. In 1990, she received her certification in Clinical Hypnosis through the Professional School of Psychological Studies in San Diego. In 2005 she became certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner through the Foundation for Human Enrichment, Colorado.
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Personal Background
Nicola Ranson has lived in England, Québec, British Columbia and the United States, and travels frequently to Australia, France and wherever she can. She currently lives in Leucadia, California with her husband Ron. Ron has lived and worked in Nepal and Korea, and their home is a hub for international visitors. Nicola's hobbies are painting water colors and attempting to grow huge sunflowers.
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