Dr. Shiels was awarded a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. During this time, she trained at UCSD within Moore’s Cancer Center, assisting patients facing a cancer diagnosis while supporting their caregivers. She trained at UCSD’s Regional Burn Center, providing psychotherapy to child and adult burn inpatients, outpatients and their families. She worked at Aurora Behavioral Healthcare, a private psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with acute mental health disorders and addictions. During her doctoral training, Dr. Shiels was a psychological assistant in private practice under Dr. Ginette Perrin, where she treated children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health issues. She completed her Predoctoral Internship at Highland Hospital within Alameda Health System and was the only health psychology intern who worked in specialty clinics such as neurology, gastroenterology, HIV, and women’s health. She completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research, specifically within Rady Children’s Hospital, serving children, adolescents, and adults whom required inpatient hospitalization for their eating disorders.
Education
Psy.D California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
M.A. California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
B.A. University of California, Davis
License & Certification
CA Psychologist – PSY28760
Personal
Dr. Shiels was born and raised in the Bay Area, but she continues to be a tourist! When she is not working, she loves to explore the Bay Area's unique amenities, such as local farmers markets and new restaurants. She loves to travel, although these days she is often found chasing her active and curious baby girl.