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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Charissa D. Pizarro, PsyD, RPT, CCATP, CTMH, is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Psychologist with  with diverse populations. She has devoted her career to working with the underprivileged by providing change through therapeutic services and empowering children so that they eventually have their own voice. prof_c_pizarro@yahoo.com


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