I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Behavioral Medicine from the University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University in 1991. I have licenses to practice psychology in Nebraska and California. I have worked clinically with children and families in a variety of settings, including teen substance abuse research, therapeutic foster care, youth group homes, educ… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | Bachelors Degree | B. A. | 1983 |
| University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University | Doctorate | Ph.D. | 1991 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Child Guidance Clinic San Diego and VA Medical Center La Jolla | Children/Adolescents and Substance Abuse Treatment | 1991 |
| Fellowship - University of California San Diego | Postdoc Fellowship Neuropsychology of Addictions | 1993 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Director, Psychological Services and Essential Learning Systems | St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Provided consultation/support for students with learning, behavioral, attentional, and emotional challenges; conducted classroom observations; designed behavioral interventions; conducted student testing; provided individual counseling; oversaw ELS Prog. | 2001 - 2014 |
| Clinical Psychologist | Private Practice I have 25 years of experience specializing in child/teen assessment, treatment, and support. My services include in-depth testing (cognitive, academic, behavioral, emotional, etc.); individual counseling; and consultation/support for parents and schools. | 2014 - Present |
| Coordinator, Essential Learning Systems (ELS) | St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Oversaw all aspects of ELS Program designed to improve information processing skills. Duties included: student recruitment and assessment; designing and implementing incentive systems; staff training; student progress monitoring; and outcome assessment. | 1999 - 2001 |
| National Director, Treatment Foster Family Services (TFFS) | Father Flanagan's Boys' Home Provided administrative and clinical oversight/support for 11 TFFS sites throughout the country; conducted program reviews at each site; provided direct supervision at TFFS Research and Development site; developed Program materials; oversaw budgets. | 1993 - 1996 |
| Residential Program Director | Boys Town of Southern California Provided administrative and clinical oversight to Residential Group Homes and Emergency Residential Care Center. Duties included hiring, training, and supervising staff; ensuring program integrity; budget management; and building community relationships. | 1997 - 1998 |
| Director, Treatment Foster Family Services Research | Father Flanagan's Boys' Home Developed all aspects of an active evaluation/outcome research program; conducted statistical analysis; wrote scholarly articles; presented at professional conferences; supervised one research assistant. | 1996 - 1997 |
| Adjunct Professor | Loyola-Marymount University School of Education Co-taught graduate level course on assessment and program development. | 2000 - 2001 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Professional | Association of Educational Therapists (AET) Allied Professional within the national organization and active member of Orange County AET Study Group. | 2007 - Present |
| Member | American Psychological Association (APA) Member | 1993 - 2010 |
| Member | California Psychological Association (CPA) Member | 1999 - 2008 |
| Member | International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Member | 2009 - Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| National Research Service Award | National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | 1992 |
| National Research Service Award | National Institute of Mental Health | 1991 |
| Publication | Publisher | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Boys Town Press | Rebuilding Children's Lives: A Blueprint for Treatment Foster Parents | 1996 |
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders | The Relationship between Program Restrictiveness and Youth Behavior Problems | 1998 |
| Other Publication | University of South Florida | Child Factors Related to Positive Outcome in Therapeutic Foster Care | 1998 |
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Journal of Studies on Alcohol | Conduct Disorder Among Adolescent Substance Abusers | 1996 |
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research | Preadolescent Conduct Disorder Behaviors Predict Relapse | 1995 |
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Applied and Preventative Psychology | Correlates of Success Following Treatment for Adolescent Substance Abuse | 1994 |
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Journal of Substance Abuse | Coping as a Predictor of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Outcome | 1993 |
| Text Book | Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (pp. 677-693), John Wiley & Sons | Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Abuse | 1992 |
Dr. Mariam A Mott, PHD has not yet indicated the hospitals that she is affiliated with.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience working with youth and families. I provide child/teen assessment, treatment, and support services in a caring, nurturing environment to help clients achieve their full potential.
Years In Practice: 33 (started in 1991)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Mott specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Integrative Medicine
