Clinical Psychologists Providing Therapy & Psychological Testing Services In Santa Monica, CA
(805) 507- 7049
Dr. Dana Lieberman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Dana Lieberman is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY28750). She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from CSPP Alliant International University and her bachelor's degree in Sociology & Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She completed her internship at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois and post-doctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, California. Her training emphasizes a multicultural approach, through family, individual and group therapy. Her clinical interests are providing support for attentional difficulties, family adjustment to chronic illness, anxiety management, supporting life transitions, exploring an individual's values, and enhancing relationships by teaching social skills and healthy communication. Dr. Dana has extensive experience advocating for children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders in the school system, and assisting families in getting appropriate accommodations in place.
Dr. Dana incorporates a variety of strategies when working with clients, including psychodiagnostic testing, mindfulness-based approaches to psychotherapy, as well as integrating family systems, cognitive behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Dr. Dana has expertise in diagnosing & treating children, teens and adults who have executive functioning challenges, such as ADHD. She also has extensive experience working with children, teens and adults struggling with anxiety, as well as teaching social skills courses to children, teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
When Dr. Dana is not in the office, she enjoys going to the beach, hiking, spin classes, eating almost any kind of food, and spending time with her family!
Email Dr. Dana: drdana@coastfamilypsychologicalservices.com
Dr. Alison Duncan
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Alison Duncan is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY28009) & Board Certified Behavior Analyst (1-11-8786). She completed her postdoctoral residency at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in the Oncology Department. At CHOC, Dr. Alison’s focus was on promoting coping and adjustment to acute & chronic medical conditions using cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness strategies to promote health & wellness. Dr. Alison completed her APA accredited, doctoral internship, at Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI) at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where her primary focus was on the treatment of children experiencing acute and chronic illness, and those with neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Alison has an expertise in evidenced-based assessment and interventions. She has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Family Systems Therapy. Dr. Alison’s specific interests include early detection, assessment, and intervention of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Dr. Alison also has extensive knowledge in areas of special education and educational rights of children with unique learning needs. She is committed to providing quality, evidence based care to children and families in her local community.
Dr. Alison enjoys exercising, watching the sunsets at the beach, trying new ice cream flavors, and loves animals!
Email Dr. Alison: dralison@coastfamilypsychologicalservices.com