 | | | Jennifer L. McCollum, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist in her new Orinda office Photo provided | | | | | | Clinical Psychologist Jennifer McCollum, Ph.D.
37 Avenida de Orinda, Orinda
www.bayareawomenswellness.com
(925) 386-6037
Jennifer McCollum has come full circle. The Campolindo High School graduate who earned her Ph.D. from Temple University in Philadelphia and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford's School of Medicine, is expanding her practice, Bay Area Women's Wellness, to Orinda. She started her practice four years ago in Menlo Park, providing behavioral medicine for women. McCollum works with women who are struggling with perinatal depression and anxiety (which includes the more commonly known postpartum depression), maternal stress (assisting moms in coping with the stresses and challenges of motherhood), infertility challenges, medical illnesses, behavioral changes (such as weight loss), and general wellness/life challenges. The mother of two continues to work part time in Menlo Park. "I am also on the medical staff at Stanford Hospital and an affiliated clinical instructor with the university," says McCollum, who specializes in "evidence-based treatments - treatments that have been shown to be effective through scientific research studies, in particular, cognitive-behavior therapy," she says. "My work is collaborative and goal-oriented." The clinical psychologist does not contract with any specific insurance group and people wanting to work with her do not need a referral. She will discuss goals to be reached and the frequency of the visits. McCollum is also starting group work to address different topics: weight loss, behavior change, maternal stress (for mothers of children 12 months and younger), and a life value group.
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
www.JenniferPerlmutterGallery.com
(925) 284-1485 f
In early February Jennifer Perlmutter opened her first gallery in Lafayette, on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, across from Diablo Foods. The contemporary abstract painter works on-site and exhibits her work there. To deepen the art experience, she also plans to offer classes, demonstrations, book readings, and other events at the gallery. "I've been working out of a studio for almost 15 years, and it's enabled me to create some very strong work. But it's also been limiting," she says. "The gallery allows me to connect with people face to face and tell the story behind each piece. It's a different way to dialogue through art." Perlmutter works in the rear studio, enabling conversation and access to the artist's process. Different events have already been planned such as a poetry reading/book signing in March and a family interactive nature event planned for April. Perlmutter will offer classes such as the Spring Break Art Camp for kids ages 9-12 from March 31 to April 4. Check her website for details. There is a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at the gallery.
Refuge Community Church Celebrates 4-Year Anniversary
155 Moraga Road, Moraga
www.refugecommunity.org
(925) 942-1000
Refuge Community Church was founded four years ago by Pastor Ron Johnson, who rented a space at the Veterans Memorial Building in Lafayette. The church was then moved to its current location at 155 Moraga Rd., close to the Lafayette/Moraga border. For the fourth anniversary of its founding, Refuge will be hosting a private showing of the new motion picture "Son of God" - scheduled to be released Feb. 28. Festivities will start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Rheem Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. For information, visit www.refugecommunity.org.
News from the three Chambers of Commerce
Lafayette
Monthly mixer at Lafayette Physical Therapy from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at 3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite #B110. Free for chamber members.
Moraga
Chamber mixer at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 at the Serbian Cultural Center.
Orinda
The Orinda Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Tommy T's Comedy Clubs will host the fifth "Live at the Orinda" event March 7, with doors opening at 7 p.m. The line-up includes: returning stand-up comedian Kabir Singh (Kabeezy); Shea Suga, who's been incredibly successful in the Bay Area; Cody Woods, one of the most hilarious and talented comedians today; Ellis Rodriguez, a favorite at comedy clubs including the Improv, Laugh's Unlimited, Tommy T's, PepperBelly's, and the Laugh Factory; and Kirk McHenry who blends all of his life experiences together into a storytelling brand of comedy that has been described by some as Bill Cosby with a Richard Pryor twist. Advance tickets are $35; $40 at the door. For information, visit orindachamber.org or call (925) 254-3909.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA