After earning a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I did postdoctoral training in forensic psychology. I heard so many reports from school children and from prisoners of abuse and childhood trauma. I wanted a way to work with early childhood trauma and other traumas and this led me to obtain advanced training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which research supports. Clients … Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Doctorate | PsyD in Clinical Psychology | 1992 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Behavior Training Institute--certificate | OCD | 2005 |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Society for Advancement of Sexual Health | sexual addiction (continuing ed) | 2014 |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Behavior Training Institute--certificate | Trichotillomania Learning Center | 2007 |
| Other - Jon Frederickson, MSW Core Training (3 years) | ISTDP Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy | 2014 |
Depression, Anxiety and Panic, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trichotillomania, Sexual Addiction, Trauma. I have also been trained in ISTDP, which is useful for personality issues, treatment-resistant depression, and anxiety, and in EMDR (certified)
Years In Practice: 31 (started in 1994)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Cole specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Integrative Medicine
Dr. Deborah S Cole, Psy D has not yet listed the medications that she commonly prescribes.
More info: I am out of network for insurance plans. Because I am a licensed psychologist, you may be able to receive a partial reimbursement from your insurance company. I suggest that you call them before your appointment to clarify:what your deductible for out of network services is, what percentage is reimbursed for "reasonable and customary fees" (which are usually low), and what is "allowed" for 90837 (psychotherapy) .
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: No
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
