Joan Baran,

PhD

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Baran has over 20 years’ experience working with young children in a variety of settings. Her expertise includes infant and young child assessment, autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. She speaks Spanish. She is an avid Tar Heel basketball fan.

Education

  • PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Licenses

  • California Board of Psychology (Psychologist, License #PSY 14679)

Languages

  • Spanish

Recent Presentations

  • Kindergarten Readiness: GET READY
  • Mental Health Needs of Children with Developmental Disabilities
  • What is Autism?
  • Parenting 101
  • Developmental Milestones of Early Childhood

Podcasts

Desmitificar la Salud Mental (Demystifying Mental Health)

https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/the-importance-of-self-advocacy/

Parenting with C.A.L.M.

https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/anxious-kids-how-parents-can-help/

Teens, Stress and Sleep