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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship - University of California San Diego | Postdoc Fellowship Neuropsychology of Addictions | 1993 |
| Internship - Child Guidance Clinic San Diego and VA Medical Center La Jolla | Children/Adolescents and Substance Abuse Treatment | 1991 |
| 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 |
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: 34 (started in 1991)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Mott specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Integrative Medicine
Dr. Mariam A Mott, PHD has not yet listed the medications that she commonly prescribes.
More info: Assessments are offered on a "flat fee" basis, with 50% percent due at the time of testing and 50% due upon receipt of the report. Payment for counseling services is expected at the time of service. Policy adjustments can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Yes
I am “fee for service,” which means that you are responsible for payment and I will not bill your insurance company directly. However, I will provide you with an invoice ("super bill") that includes the necessary CPT codes, diagnostic codes, and NPI number that you can submit to your insurance company. Please contact your insurance company in advance of your appointment to determine whether they will cover services, and if so, under what conditions (e.g., some policies require pre-authorization in order to obtain reimbursement).
