PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Welcome to my website! I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY16654) with a private practice in Westlake Village, California. I have been working with clients for over 15 years in the areas of :
* trauma/grief * couples' counseling
* anxiety * depression
* addiction * adolescent/parenting issues
* life transitions * Christian/spiritual counseling
I have a Master's degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University (formerly California School of Professional Psychology) as well as advanced training in couple therapy from the Gottman Institute under John Gottman. I have completed an externship with Sue Johnson in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). Both approaches offer research-validated successful outcomes for couples struggling with relational issues and are considered leaders in the field of couples' counseling.
For the past seven years I have counseled Los Angeles Pierce College students and consulted with faculty on student concerns. I am adjunct faculty for Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology, training Master's level psychology students. I have served on the Board of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association in disaster response and liaisoned with the California Psychological Association's Disaster Response Network, a statewide disaster team. For over five years, I have been a mental health disaster responder for the Los Angeles County American Red Cross, helping trauma survivors of floods, fires and mudslides. I have served my local church in coordinating a marriage ministry for couples as well as writing a monthly column on relationships and family concerns for the local Conejo Valley Acorn newspaper.
PRACTICE INFORMATION
I am a fee-for-service provider and do not directly bill insurance companies. I supply an insurance super-bill for clients and assist them in all information necessary for reimbursement. I am not on any panels or managed care agencies as I prefer to control the quantity and quality of services provided. I do have a sliding scale for those who would like to participate in counseling but may be lacking in financial resources (especially students!).
My philosophy of therapy is that of a partnership - I am privileged to walk with you on the journey of self-discovery and offer my expertise but you decide what changes you are willing to make. It is a serious commitment and I invite you to consider it as a necessary part of optimal personal growth and development rather than as an acknowledgement of some personal weakness. I would be happy to further discuss your needs when you are ready. To call for an appointment, dial 818-512-7923.
OFFICE LOCATION
370 North Westlake Blvd.
Suite 220
Westlake Village, CA 91362
From east San Fernando valley, take 101 West, exit Westlake Blvd. and turn right. Go through Thousand Oaks Blvd. intersection and turn right at Meadow Gate St. Immediate left into parking lot of professional offices. My building is the last one up the hill to the right.
From west Ventura county, take 101 East, exit Westlake Blvd. and turn left. Follow directions above.
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Copyright Dr. Deborah Barber 2007
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