Meet Dr. REger
Education and Training Background
I am a clinical psychologist (California license PSY #27639) providing therapy to adults of all ages. I received my B.A. in Psychology magna cum laude from Pepperdine University, my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with honors from California State University Northridge, and my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical psychology doctoral program. I completed a doctoral internship in Clinical Psychology and a postdoctoral fellowship with emphasis in Clinical Geropsychology, both at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. I worked at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders unit, where I built and directed the neuropsychological testing clinic, in addition to working on interdisciplinary teams, and providing individual, couples, and group therapy. Then I was the Doctoral Program Training Director at the Long Beach VA, in addition to clinical work in hospice and palliative care and medical psychology, where I continued my work on interdisciplinary teams, and doing therapy and assessment.
In nearly two decades of clinical experience, I've seen patients from all walks of life, with many different goals for assessment and treatment. I work with people at some of the most difficult times in their lives, and I am a believer in the resilience of the human spirit and our capacity for lifelong growth. It takes courage to reach out to a professional for help changing your life, and I consider it a privilege to be part of the growth process for my clients.
A Word About Fit
A cornerstone of my philosophy about why and how therapy works is the importance of a good fit between therapist and patient. "Fit" is a bit of an abstract concept, but it is vital to a successful course of therapy. Not every therapist is the same, just as not every person looking for therapy is the same, and finding someone you are comfortable with is key. A good match in a therapist will be someone you feel safe with, someone whose style and approach to treatment fits with your style and your goals, and someone you can be honest with. Starting therapy requires a lot of vulnerability, and I encourage anyone looking for a therapist to take your time and look until you find a good fit. It will make all the difference in your experience in therapy.