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Dr. Sue Tonkins, founder of Creative Custody Solutions, is a licensed clinical psychologist with two post-doctoral specialties in child and adult therapies. She has held faculty appointments at Northwestern University and Harvard Medical School.

While at Harvard, Dr. Tonkins founded and served as the Executive Director of the Police Action Counseling Team, a program recognized by the White House for its positive impact on crime prevention and helping children exposed to trauma and violence. She has also received training in hostage negotiations by the FBI and California Association of Hostage Negotiators.

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While at Harvard, Dr. Tonkins founded and served as the Executive Director of the Police Action Counseling Team, an program recognized by the White House for its positive impact on crime prevention and helping children exposed to trauma and violence. She has also received training in hostage negotiations by the FBI and California Association of Hostage Negotiators.

Dr. Sue Tonkins, founder of Creative Custody Solutions, is a licensed clinical psychologist with two post-doctoral specialties in child and adult therapies. She has held faculty appointments at Northwestern University and Harvard Medical School.

For over three decades, Dr. Tonkins has worked closely with children and families facing trauma and high-conflict situations. She understands the emotional and legal complexities of family court and is committed to providing creative, compassionate solutions that support the well-being of both parents and children.

Clinical Psychologist

Northwestern University

Harvard Medical School

Police Action Counseling Team

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