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PSYCHOLOGIST PROFILE |
Licensed
Psychologist in private practice in Honolulu since
1996; Registered Psychologist in
Saskatchewan, Canada, 1995
Dr. Gelb offers individual, couple
and family therapy focusing on relationships,
parenting, addictions, stress and anger management
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Hypnotherapy |
Diplomate
in Clinical Hypnotherapy (National Board of
Hypnotherapist Examiners 1997)
Certified Clinical
Hypnotherapist (National Board for Hypnotherapy &
Hypnotic Anesthesiology 1992; American Council of Hypnotist
Examiners 1991)
Experience:
Began practice as a Certified Hypnotherapist in San
Diego 1987; Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in
private practice in Honolulu since 1991. Taught Self
Hypnosis between 1991-6 at University of Hawaii at Manoa,
College of Continuing Education and Community Service

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Education |
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Ph.D. Psychology, Saybrook Institute 1994
Ph.D. Human Services, Pacific Western
University 1988
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Awards and
Certificates |
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Presenting
a copy of her book, Welcome Home, to Gov. Waihee, State
Capital, Honolulu |
Small Business Hawaii's Small Business Booster
(2000) 25th Annual Conference 2001
Certificate of Appreciation by Governor Waihee
"in grateful recognition of valuable service to the
People of Hawaii. State Commission on the Status of
Women" 1994 International Hypnotherapy
Conference "Special
Recognition Award...In Recognition of an
Outstanding Professional Presentation." Board of
Examiners of American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
1992 Dean's List,
Fordham University, 1977-8
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Publications/Articles |
Author:
Welcome Home. A Book
About Overcoming Addictions 1990; Real Men
Don't Vacuum Other
Misguided Myths That Cause Conflicts in Relationships
1991
Contributing
writer since 1998 to Hawaii Parent, the
magazine for families, targeting 80,000 homes
Contributing writer
(1998-2005) to Small Business News, published
by Small Business Hawaii

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Media |
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Dr. Gelb and
colleague host a call-in radio show, aired
state-wide. KHVH AM 830 |
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Author
(2002-2006) Q & A column "Dr. Gelb Says" in
Hawaii Reporter, an online newspaper
(HawaiiReporter)Has
hosted
local radio
programs about emotional
wellness
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Interview
Channel
2
Morning News |
Has been a guest
on
local TV about
family-related issues
Mental Health Division Chair
since April 1999 for Hawaii
Coalition for Health, a consumer organization to protect
patient rights. (HawaiiCoalition4Health.com)
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Memberships |
| American Association of
Professional Hypnotherapists Hawaii Coalition for Health
National Board for Hypnotherapy
and Hypnotic AnesthesiologySaskatchewan Psychological
Association The Association for
Conflict Resolution - National
The Association for
Conflict Resolution - Hawaii Chapter
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ATTORNEY PROFILE |
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"I
am a competent fighter and a defender of the
truth".....
SUZANNE
GELB, Ph.D., ESQ. is an attorney in solo
practice in Honolulu. Admitted to the Hawaii Bar
in May 2002. Licensed to practice in all the courts of
the State of Hawaii and in the United States District
Court, District of Hawaii. Focus of practice: family law, medical
malpractice.
Admitted and qualified as an
Attorney and Counsellor of the Supreme Court of the
United States in April 2008.
Dr. Gelb
serves as an Arbitrator on the panel of the State
of Hawaii Judiciary's Court Annexed Arbitration
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Education |
| J.D. magna cum laude,
California Western School of Law 2002 Concentration Area: Child, Family &
Elder Law (Honors)
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Awards and Honors |
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HI Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald Moon presents
Dr. Gelb with her license to practice law. May 2002. |
Dean's Honor List:
Spring, Summer, Fall 2001Certificate of
Completion - Concentration: Child, Family & Elder Law,
Honors
Law school awards for
academic excellence in Legal Process;
Mediation; Interviewing, Counseling & Negotiation;
International Law Practicum; Internship Tutorial, Land
Use Regulation
Honors designations for
two Independent Study courses involving ethical
issues
Pro Bono Honor Society Award
for Pro Bono Services to the Community
doing
work for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic
Certificate of Recognition
from American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of State
and Local Government Law "for excellence in courses of
Land Use and Local Government Law" Sept. 2002
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Memberships |
| Hawaii State Bar Association
- Family Law Section ABA - Young Lawyers Division;
Section of Family Law
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