Find A Psychologist in San Fernando, CA.

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.

As a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sobo evaluates and treats patients with presenting problems such as Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Panic Disorder. Referral to a medial doctor can be made if necessary. Dr. Sobo’s interests have broadened to include the treatment of patients with chronic conditions, such as Autoimmune Disorders and Chronic Pain and living problems due to Disabilities. If psychological testing is needed this can be provided.

Abby offers tailored therapy for managing anxiety and stress, combining trauma-informed care with evidence-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness. She helps clients identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop effective coping strategies to reduce overwhelm. Abby’s supportive approach fosters emotional regulation, resilience, and greater calm, empowering individuals to navigate daily challenges with confidence and regain balance in their lives.

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.

There are many different types of therapists out there, with a variety of specialties, levels and types of training and experience. Trying to understand these differences and finding the type of therapist that is right for you can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. A Psychologist is a mental health professional who has an earned Doctoral Degree and passed the most rigorous professional training and licensing requirements in the field. These professionals most typically focus their practice on talk or behavioral therapies and have the widest variety of and deepest understanding of and training in therapeutic techniques. Psychologists are capable of working with the widest variety of issues including the most complex and challenging types of mental health issues.