I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the states of California (PSY #26766) and Oregon (4183) and am the the Owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services. While I enjoy working with a variety of issues and concerns, some of my specialty areas include trauma, dissociation, interpersonal relationships and communication, eating disorders and body image concerns, self-harm behaviors, LGBTQI identities, and whole person care. I work with individuals ages 14+, couples, ENM relationships, and families. My therapeutic style is collaborative and treatment is tailored to the specific needs of each client. I am a certified Gestalt therapist which means my work emphasizes each individual's unique experience, a focus on the present, environment and personal context, and the therapeutic relationship. Although Gestalt is my specialty, I am also trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS; "Parts" work) all of which inform my care. I am also trained in EMDR trauma therapy, EFT "tapping," and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

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I have completed the Level 1 Animal Assisted Play Therapy® Training and my two small, hypoallergenic mixed breed dogs, Boba Pett and Jango Pett, are often incorporated in the therapeutic work when appropriate. 

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I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Loma Linda University (APA accredited) in 2013. I completed my doctoral internship at the University of California, Santa Cruz's Counseling and Psychological Services (APA accredited) and my post-doctoral training was completed at the University of La Verne's Counseling and Psychological Services. I also trained under the mentorship of Todd Burley, Ph.D. and Kholud Helou, Psy.D., MFT as a psychological assistant. I earned my Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Loma Linda University in 2009 and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English Literature from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2006.

 

In addition to my work in private practice, I am an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University. I am also Faculty Co-Director at Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles in the ongoing Gestalt theory and therapy training program and I serve as faculty for the International Residential training program.

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On a more personal note, I moved to California in 2007 from my home town of Las Vegas, NV to pursue my graduate training and have stayed ever since. I love to travel including having lived a year abroad in Melbourne, Australia. I am an avid reader, getting lost in everything from classic literary novels, to sociopolitical non-fiction, to sci-fi and fantasy. I love a good laugh, spending time outdoors, good food with good friends, and spending quality time with my spouse and children.

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Accepting New Clients: Yes

Availability: Monday - Thursday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm 

Fee: $225.00 (Private pay only)

Email: StephGoldsmithPhD@gmail.com