LP, 23 years of experience
I am a clinical psychologist with 22 plus years of experience. Therapy addresses specific problem areas to include single parents, parenting, extended family conflicts, divorce, separations and life transitions after the loss of a loved one. verbal and physical aggressive tendencies, risk taking behaviors, confrontation, independence, depression, anxiety. Addiction issues will require a referral to a specialist. Insurance accepted: Kaiser, Aetna, Humana and other insurance providers
During the first session, patient(s) will present their reasons for seeking therapy. After which we will discuss these issues in the context of their lives and reasonable expectations as a result of therapy. Importantly, Addressing very emotionally laden topics, behaviors etc. will be uncovered and addressed only at a pace the patient can tolerate.
Strengths: 22 years treating individuals and families as a member of a Pediatric medical group, Poway,CA. 10 years Learning specialist Child Guidance Clinic, Children's Hospital, San Diego, California 8 years as a clinical supervisor in Juvenile Hall. Two years clinical psychologist with the California Department of Corrections and rehabilitation in a Ca. state prison. Awarded a 2 year clinical internship with the Department of Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego, Ca. One year outpatient psychiatric clinic treating under supervision children, adolescents and adults. One year Clinical Teaching Facility of Neurological Surgery, neuropsychological assessment documenting cognitive impairment due head trauma Awarded a one year post-doctoral a fellowship Child development, U of Colorado school of medicine, Denver, CO.
I understand seeking professional help to manage various difficulties in life is often very difficult for both men and women. Individuals and/or couples willing to risk becoming emotionally vulnerable, willing to confront thier fears and recognize the need for therapy will benefit.
My focus in therapy is on helping individuals take responsibility for their behavior and make better choices to fulfill their needs who present with various mental health symptoms primarily depression, anxiety and PTSD. KAISER AETNA OPTUM HUMANA ANTHEM INSURANCES ACCEPTED