San Diego, CA: Harmonious Solutions hosted a Community Open House featuring the accomplishments of Dr. Vangie Akridge and partner organization My Community Huddle.Dr. Vangie, otherwise known as the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint’s “Educational Informant”, has established herself in the field of psychology and education by practicing school psychology in a local school district for the past 12 years. She also teaches at a local university and previously sat on the San Diego County Mental Health Advisory Board.
Dr. Vangie was a double major at UCLA, receiving her Baccalaureate degree in Psychology and African-American Studies before moving back to San Diego and receiving her Masters of Science and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology. She has also secured a doctorate of psychology in the educational psychology. Dr. Vangie has also completed the Alcohol and Drug Counseling program at National University. Her vocational experience has contributed to a vast knowledge in human development, psychological processing, cognition, consultation, group and individual counseling, psychological/educational assessment, special education law, specific learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disturbances, Autism, low incident disorders, alcohol/substance abuse, dual diagnosis and many other factors that may impair academic progression and social/emotional functioning.
Dr. Vangie opened a private agency in 2009. Located in San Diego, My Community Huddle is centrally located to residents of the metro-San Diego area. Her pleasant demeanor, expertise and unique insight quickly made Dr. Vangie San Diego’s most sought after psychologist.
Dr. Vangie is a wife and mother of three, has a passion for community and is eager to recycle her education, promote community partnering and increase the likelihood of the survival of those individuals that have been compromised (emotionally or otherwise). Her dedication to family, education and the promotion of emotional well-being makes her a great resource and advocate for building community health and education. When she is not working, Dr. Vangie enjoys watching athletic competitions and spending time with her family.
This weekend Friday, July 12–14, 2013 Dr. Vangie will be hosting the “Teen Tent” at the Annual Stand-down for Homeless Veterans at San Diego High School. “Many San Diegans do not realize that homeless veterans have families. Teens are provided limited support services and are at times looked over. During Stand Down I provide a safe place for teens to share their concerns and connect them to programs that can help them with issues at school, access to mental health services and care packages with items that have been donated from community partners and concerned citizens. My Community Huddle strives to bring the community together to fill the needs of our young people and their families,” states Dr. Vangie.
For more information regarding My Community Huddle or to connect with Dr. Vangie, please visit their website at www.MyCommunityHuddle.com.
