Find A Psychologist in Lakewood, CA.

A psychologist has the most extensive training in psychology of all the mental health professions. Some people with a Ph.D. are licensed as Marriage and Family Therapists (and I have that license as well) or as Social Workers, not psychologists. As a psychologist, I understand the benefits and limitations of research, and I also bring that to my psychotherapy practice. Psychologists work with the full range of psychological and emotional issues, without limitation, unlike MFTs and LCSWs who have a more limited scope of practice. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: I’m well trained to help you with whatever issues bring you to me.

Being a Psychologist is more than a job. For me it is an approach to life. Being a Psychologist means having a commitment to look beneath the surface of things to try to understand what is really going on. It also means having a commitment to try to make things better once one does see what isn't working. Doing this often requires one to not just say the polite thing but instead to voice truth in service of good. It is a profound responsibility and at the same time a tremendous honor.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, trained to diagnosis and treat a variety of issues and mental illnesses. My graduate education was focused on family systems theory, and I utilize this lens to view you in the context of your interpersonal relationships and the environment around you. I have received extensive training in a variety of therapeutic frameworks and typically use an eclectic blend -- based on your unique needs and personality -- to address your concerns and personal goals.