Find A Psychologist in Palmdale, CA.

As well as my clinical work I am also a forensic psychologist. I am a Qualified Medical Evaluator for Workers' Compensation and provide disability evaluations for civil litigation and fitness-for-duty. In addition, I serve as a primary and secondary treat physician for some Workers' Compensation insurance panels.

I am a Professional Psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma, depression, grief, and adjustment, as well as Psychological Testing and Assessment, amongst others. My approach is Psychodynamically/Psychoanalytical oriented, with the expansion into other areas, such as ACT, CBT, art therapy, where needed and appropriate. In a safe and non - judgmental environment, we explore the underlying root or roots of your problems and seek out new directions.

Are you ready to make changes in your life but are not sure how? I am a licensed psychodynamic psychologist in private practice for over 12 years. I specialize in working with people who have felt stuck and have made attempts to move forward but have not been satisfied with the outcome. My approach is collaborative as we explore your unique personal circumstances and how they impact your life. With compassion and understanding you will be empowered to explore the relationship you have with yourself and the world and learn how to strengthen and deepen these relationships. While the past can not be changed, together we can come to understand how it has impacted your life so that you can finally heal, grow, and move forward.

Psychology defines an understanding of human behavior. The role of a psychologist is to assist individuals of any age, who experience mental health dysfunctions, to enhancing and promoting their individual wellbeing. Through the use of assessment tools, observations and evaluation, I will tailor a treatment plan, monitored appropriately and professionally to the individual needs. The plan will vary in models of therapies and in collaboration with other health professionals if needed. I will primarily diagnose abilities, moods and behavior often related to symptoms from traumatic injuries, depression, anxiety, risky behaviors, addictions and social / interpersonal problems.

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.