Gary J. Resendes

Gary J. Resendes possesses extensive experience in mental health services, currently serving as a Mental Health Specialist and Social Emotional Counselor with Santa Cruz City Schools since November 2021. Prior roles include Senior Mental Health Client Specialist and Mental Health Client Specialist with the County of Santa Cruz, where responsibilities involved providing comprehensive mental health services to youth and families, as well as facilitating clinical development and cultural humility initiatives. Previous experience encompasses roles as a Behavioral Interventionist with Easter Seals Bay Area and a Mental Health Counselor Intern at the James Morehouse Project, among others, demonstrating a commitment to supporting diverse populations through various therapeutic approaches. Gary holds a Master of Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley, and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.