We All Deserve Support
You're probably visiting this page because you've gotten stuck in some way and need support and encouragement to discover a way out. Healing is never linear. It involves showing up, being vulnerable, and embracing the parts of you that that you've learned to push away and hide from yourself. I believe that the way we cope with our struggle, heartache, and imperfections are what makes us truly exceptional, and I am here to support you through that process.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I use my education and training in evidence-based treatments (EBT's) and other therapies to help guide you through the process of learning how to move through the messy and painful seasons of life to reconnect and come back home to yourself. I work collaboratively with clients in a non-judgmental environment to treat mood and anxiety disorders, relationship problems, the transition into motherhood/perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, and self-esteem/confidence issues.
"The middle is messy but it's also where the magic happens"
-Brené Brown
About
Licensed Clinical Psychologist CA PSY25847
Dr. Whitney Dicterow is a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindful Self-Compassion for patients diagnosed with a variety of mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. Her clinical specialties include working with women struggling with the transition into motherhood, development of self-compassion and mindfulness, helping couples better manage conflict and reconnect, life transitions/stressors, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and emotion regulation difficulties. Dr. Dicterow works collaboratively with clients in a non-judgmental, supportive environment to empower them to lead more meaningful and connected lives.
Dr. Whitney Dicterow has been trained by Psychedelic Coalition for Health (PCH) in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and is receiving ongoing supervision and training in psychedelic-assisted therapies for PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidality.
Credentials
Dr. Dicterow earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, where she later taught as adjunct faculty. She completed an APA-accredited internship at VA-Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, where she received training in implementing evidence-based treatments for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Dicterow went on to complete an APA accredited postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center and CBT California, where she received specialized, advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 3rd wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
Under the supervision of Lynn McFarr, Ph.D., current president of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, she was intensively trained in evidence-based treatments for patients diagnosed with a variety of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders. Dr. Dicterow is a generalist and integrates evidence-based treatments in her work with patients. She works collaboratively with clients in a non-judgmental, supportive environment to help them reach their goals.
Dr. Dicterow has completed Ketamine Assisted Pschotherapy training through Psychedelic Coalition for Health (PCH).