About Dr. Vangie
Dr. Vangie Akridge, PsyD.
Licensed Educational Psychologist #3265
Dr. Vangie has established herself in the field of psychology and education by practicing school psychology in CA brick and mortar, virtual, traditional and charter schools as both a school psychologist and as a K-12 administrator for over two decades. Dr. Vangie currently serves as a core faculty member in school counseling and school psychology at a San Diego based university. Additionally Dr. Vangie previously sat on the San Diego County Mental Health Advisory Board.
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Dr. Vangie was a double major at UCLA, receiving her Baccalaureate degrees 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 National University. She has also secured a doctorate of psychology in educational psychology from Alliant International University. Dr. Vangie also possesses an Alcohol and Drug Counseling degree from 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, school neuropsychology, ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional disturbances, Autism, low incidence disorders, alcohol/substance abuse, dual diagnosis and many other factors that may impair academic progression and social/emotional functioning.
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Specific Learning Disabilities
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Math
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Reading
2. Other Health Impairment
3. Emotional Disturbance
4. Autism
5. Intellectual Disabilities