Leslie Easton, L.C.S.W.
Mental Health Coordinator
A Licensed Clinical social worker, Leslie worked at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital and V.A. Hospital as a medical and psychiatric social worker for many years prior to coming to City College in 2000. In addition to her role as the Mental Health Coordinator, Leslie continues to run the Counseling Support Program that she developed for the Price Scholarship Program at City College.
Abigail Burd, L.C.S.W., C.P.R.P.
Adjunct Counselor
Abby is a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, and holds a Master of Social Work from San Diego State. She has been proud to be a part of the City College Mental Health Counseling Center since 2007. Her previous work experience includes 12+ years in the Mental Health field. She is also currently the primary therapist of the Opiate Dependence Intensive Outpatient Program at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital.
Matthew Ring, MSW
Adjunct Counselor
Matthew Ring is an adjunct mental health counselor and has a Masters in Social Work from San Diego State University. Matthew has been a member of the mental health counseling team since 2009 starting out as an MSW Intern and then returning as an adjunct counselor. Matthew has 4 years experience in the Mental Health field as well as a background in the Social Policy arena. Matthew is also a City College alumnus!
In addition, the Mental Health Counseling Center is also staffed by graduate level interns beginning Fall 2010.