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Becky NewmanPsyD

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Authentic, Engaging, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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Focus areas

Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, First responders

Years of Experience

21+

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I find the best way to help clients is to be genuine, establish a strong relationship, and work hard together to help move towards relief and healing.

License number

#19807

Therapy style

I have a strong training background in behavioral approaches combined with almost 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist working in a high volume environment. I find the best way to help clients is to be genuine, establish a strong relationship, and work hard together to help move towards relief and healing.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Prolonged Exposure

Languages Spoken

English

Education

PsyD - Clinical Psychology, California School of Psychology APA accredited pre-doctoral residency at Dutchess County Department of Mental Health APA accredited post-doctoral residency at Kaiser San Rafael Department of Chemical Dependency

Interests

I enjoy hiking, immersing self in other cultures, bird-watching, baseball, drag culture/performance.