Meet the Staff

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: chaconm@smccd.edu 

 

LANGUAGE(S):

• English
• Spanish

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Marcos Chacon Jr. is a Licensed and Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 15 years, Marcos has provided mental health services to youth and families in San Mateo County and Alameda County through his work at different community-based organizations. For the past years 8 years Marcos has worked at San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services providing services to justice related youth and their families in both the community and the Youth Services Center including individual and family therapy. 

Marcos's clinical interests include trauma treatment, attachment and delivering trauma-informed and culturally respectful mental health services. Marcos is a trainer of the Neurosequential model of Therapeutics created by Dr. Bruce Perry. The Neurosequential model of therapeutics is a developmentally-informed, biologically-respectful approach to working with at-risk youth. 

Marcos obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University and a Masters in Counseling from California State University East Bay.   
Marcos is looking forward to joining the personal counseling staff and being a resource to the students at Canada.

In his free time, Marcos enjoys cooking, playing piano/keyboards, drumming and attending Jazz Concerts. Marcos was born and raised in San Francisco to parents from El Salvador. Marcos speaks both English and Spanish has provided therapy in both languages. 

Fall 2024

 

• Monday: 9:30am-5pm
• Tuesday: 9:30am-5:30pm
• Wednesday:  9:15am-4:45pm
• Thursday: 9:30am-5:30pm  
  

Zoom Info:

• Zoom Link: Enter Marco's Zoom Room
• Meeting ID: 713 765 7874

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: decampoh@smccd.edu

 

LANGUAGE(S):

• English

 

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Hedwig de Ocampo, ( She/ her/ sa kanya)

Hedwig de Ocampo is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Expressive Art from John F. Kennedy. Hedwig then continued to procure her Pupil Personnel Services Certification at San Jose State University. For the past 20 years, Hedwig has provided mental health services to 0-5 and parents, children, youth, and youth transition to adults, adults, and families throughout California from school-based, community-based, home visits and clinics.

Hedwig’s clinical training and experiences have taught her how to embrace the importance of cultural humility, relationships, and connection. Her work with children, families, and adults who've struggled with depression, anxiety, developmental issues/challenges, transitions, losses, daily stressors, regulatory issues, sensory issues, learning differences, behavioral challenges, and special needs continues to have an openness and humility to work with many diverse populations.

 

“When we are presented with challenging transitions like work, school, relationships, parenting, identity, and loss in every phase of life. These experiences may create a feeling of stuckness, depression, anxiety, and fear. It’s not easy to manage these transitions; sometimes we need some support to regulate and relation. “

Hedwig’s therapeutic approach is eclectic from Humanistic, reflective listening, mindfulness, practical coaching, coping skills, directive, DBT, CBT, attachment, behavioral, narrative, play therapy, expressive art, and movement.

 

Hedwig is an alumnus of Canada College and is excited to join to Canada College Personal Counseling Team to assist the students in their journey.

In her free time, Hedwig enjoys spending time with her three children, husband, family, and friends, dancing, and exploring new places. Spending quality time with her elder parents she continues to practice her native culture at home

Fall 2024 Work Schedule:

 

• Tuesday (virtual): 5:30 pm to 8 pm 
• Wednesday (virtual): 5:30 pm to 8pm

Zoom Info:

• Zoom Link:Enter Hedwigs Zoom Room
• Zoom ID:  633 049 2934