Phaedra Caruso-Radin, PsyD

Specialties

I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) working with adults and adolescents. Using evidence based treatment I help clients overcome significant hurdles which had held them back from reaching goals.

Many came for help with one or more of the following issues:

* Sadness, depression, grief

* Anxiety, anger, stress, fear, phobias, panic

* Low self-​esteem

* Weight Loss and/​or Management

* Relationship or interpersonal issues

* Wanting to feel «un-​stuck»; seeking to improve quality of life, create a thoughtful life plan, and implement life changes



I can help you to learn effective strategies to address your particular challenges. Together we will create change through exploring the connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Changes we will make in one or more areas naturally impact the others — helping you, in a very real way, to get «un-​stuck». We will set measurable goals and work collaboratively in meeting them.

History

Established in 2000.

PHILOSOPHY: Therapy is an active process. My style is straightforward, engaged, understanding, & collaborative. My practice philosophy incorporates the following: *People are highly motivated to change when they are no longer satisfied with the status quo. Author Anáis Nin said, «And the day came when the desire to remain the same was more painful than the risk to grow…» Clients often enter therapy after realizing that despite their best efforts, they continue to feel «stuck». I create a safe environment to experiment with new approaches. *People’s problems often stem from distorted beliefs about themselves and others. These «automatic» distorted thoughts result in emotions and behaviors that are not supportive of growth. Enormous benefit is found in identifying and learning how to challenge/​change these beliefs. *There is no single path toward healing and/​or contentment. People heal in ways that are highly individualized; I develop an approach that is uniquely structured for you.

Meet the Business Owner

Phaedra C.

Business Owner

Education and Training

I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from CSPP. My education focused on psychodynamic, Family Systems, and CBT Modalities as well as Neuropsychological testing. I am licensed by the California Board of Psychology to practice psychotherapy, perform psychological testing, and conduct research. Please see my website, www​.DrPhae​dra​.com for more information.