Our Team
Who We Are
Baljit Atwal, PhD
Founder & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
For the past 25 years, Dr. Atwal has provided forensic and clinical psychological services to the community. In addition to the help she provides to individuals, couples, and families through her clinical psychology practice, she works regularly with professional licensing boards and criminal and civil courts in her forensic practice. Dr. Atwal has provided forensic mental health evaluations, professional consultation, and expert testimony on areas of psychological research affecting individuals and families involved in administrative, family, and immigration legal cases. She has special expertise and understanding in helping those involved in legal proceedings, including plaintiffs, defendants, and licensed professionals facing sanction.
At age 6, she and her parents arrived in the United States from India and she grew up in California. She moved to Lawrence, Kansas, to complete her clinical psychology doctorate, returning to California afterward as it was home. She is a blend of Indian and American cultures and embraces traditions from both. She pursued an education in psychology to satisfy her fascination with human behavior, and loves to understand why people do the things they do. Educated at University of California, Davis, and the University of Kansas, she takes a scientific approach to her clinical and forensic practice, and views many aspects of life through an analytical lens.
Dr. Atwal spends as much time as she can outdoors, walking or hiking with her family and friends whenever possible. In her free time, she enjoys going to local theater performances and reading books that provoke thought and inspire meaningful conversation. A mother to two sons, she likes to surround herself with bright colors and people she cares about.
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Kirsten Mason, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist
Dr. Kirsten Mason is a clinical forensic psychologist with extensive experience providing assessment, therapy, and consultation across outpatient, residential, correctional, and school-based settings. She has a strong background in working with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns. Dr. Mason has extensive experience providing court-mandated treatment, including developing and delivering structured therapeutic programs, collaborating with probation and interdisciplinary teams, and supporting clients in meeting legally required goals for emotional, behavioral, and psychological stabilization.
Dr. Mason integrates evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based models—to support clients in developing healthier coping skills, improving relationships, and achieving meaningful personal goals. Her clinical work has included individual, group, and family therapy; crisis intervention; psychological assessment; program development; and interdisciplinary collaboration within mental health and educational systems. Dr. Mason is known for her warm, direct, and supportive style, her commitment to culturally responsive care, and her ability to help clients navigate challenges with clarity, resilience, and practical skill-building.
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Nancy Gregory, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Biography Coming Soon
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Valerie Jobrack, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
After completing her undergraduate education in psychology at California State University, Chico, Valerie Jobrack attended John F. Kennedy University to earn a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has worked in community and private settings, as well as residential treatment facilities, tailoring each treatment plan to meet the needs of the client for optimal success. She particularly enjoys helping clients navigate relationships, identity, grief, forming connection, military lifestyle issues, life phase transitions, ADHD, post-partum mood and anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety and depression.
Originally from the bay area, she has lived in all four corners of the United States and has come full circle back to Northern California. In her spare time, she enjoys being in nature, volunteering, crafting, and learning about United States history. Valerie has a daughter, son and a Boxer dog.
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Jeffrey Steer LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Jeffrey Steer, LMFT, has over 25 years of clinical experience working in a variety of treatment settings, including community agencies, schools, residential treatment facilities, and county mental health. He has also worked in hospital emergency rooms to provide crisis mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Jeffrey has provided therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Jeffrey earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and his Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from Chapman University. Jeffrey has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since August 2007.
Jeffrey enjoys working with children and adults to help them cope with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, communication difficulties, and various life stressors. Jeffrey also has a passion for working with people who identify as LGBTQ+ and is especially interested in providing therapy to men who are struggling with their sexuality.
Jeffrey enjoys reading, listening to music, going for walks or hikes, spending time with family and friends, and traveling when possible. Jeffrey also loves cats and has 3 of his own at home.
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Erin Penland, LCSW
Erin Penland, LCSW, has 15 years of experience working in a variety of social services settings to include child welfare, residential care facilities for children and adolescents, and prison mental health care. Prior to working in social services settings, she served in the profession of teaching for several years in juvenile justice educational programs. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ms. Penland earned a master's degree in Education from Simpson University in Redding and a master's in Social Work from California State University, Chico.
Born and raised in California in a unique and alternative environment, Ms Penland is very familiar with the diversity, multicultural traditions and varied viewpoints of our population. Providing a sensitive and empowering approach to facilitate the client’s strengths and abilities in identifying their therapeutic goals is essential. Ms. Penland implements these perspectives in helping her clients develop skills to cope with life’s challenges, relationship dynamics, traumas and complexities. Her approach fosters meaningful communication in a judgment-free, safe space. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing treatment modalities to treat depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and trauma in adolescents and adults.
Erin enjoys reading and learning new things. To relax, she loves spending time with her daughter, son, and granddaughter--reading, taking walks, watching movies, listening to music, and baking together.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Psychology Intern
Clinical Psychology Practicum Trainee
Registered Psychological Associate
Coral Flood
Office Manager
Although Coral's background is in publications, she has years of experience in office administration as well. She values getting to know our clients and likes to make things easier for all of us. She appreciates the challenges a busy psychology practice offers and has enjoyed helping PARC grow. In addition to overseeing the general workings of the office, Coral handles forensic evaluation scheduling, and likes putting her copy-editing skills to work whenever possible.
Outside the office, Coral embraces the life of a homebody: books, jigsaw puzzles, far too much baking, and relaxing with family and friends.
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Lana Ennis
Administrative Assistant-Insurance and Billing Specialist
Lana brings to PARC more than 40 years of experience in a variety of office environments. A quick study with an insatiable curiosity and an infectious laugh, Lana is an invaluable addition to the office. She oversees therapy client intakes and scheduling, insurance billing and problem-solving, and keeps us all on track.
In her down time, she and her husband (and their dog!) enjoy cruising the country--sea to sea--in their travel trailer and spending time with friends and family. When she's not traveling, Lana makes jewelry and likes to get her hands dirty in her flower garden.
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Alicia Evans
Administrative Assistant
Biography Coming Soon
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Amanda Robertson
Administrative Coordinator
Biography Coming Soon
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