Dr. Maya Boustani

License No.	State
30381	California

I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in children, adolescent, and young adult care. I treat depression, anxiety, and anger using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - the gold standard for children and adolescents. I also provide support and training to parents with children who have disruptive behaviors.

I am trained in a number of evidence-based treatment (proven to work in research studies), including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Managing and Adapting Practices (CBT for youth); Helping the Non-Compliant Child; Parent-Child Interaction Therapy; Motivational Interviewing, Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT).

Multilingual

• English
• Spanish
• French
• Arabic

EDUCATION:

Florida International University (2011- 2016):
PhD Psychology (Child and Adolescent Clinical Science); GPA: 4.0
MS Psychology (Child and Adolescent Clinical Science); GPA: 4.0

Villanova University of Pennsylvania (2004-2006)
M.S. Psychology (Research emphasis); GPA: 3.63

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (2001-2003)
B.S. Psychology; GPA: 3.75; Dean’s list; Psi Chi Honor Society

EXPERIENCE:

Loma Linda University (2018-present): Assistant Professor; Clinical Supervisor

University of California, Los Angeles (2016-2018): Postdoctoral Fellow; Clinician; Clinical Supervisor

University of Texas Health Science Center (2015-2016): Predoctoral Clinical Intern

Florida International University (2013-2015): Early Intervention Family Therapist

Miami Bridge (2013-2015): Group Therapist and Sexual Health Educator

Continuing Opportunities for Purposeful Education (2013-2014): Teen Parenting Group Therapist

University of Miami School of Medicine (2006-2014): Senior Research Associate; Substance Abuse Therapist

Pennsylvania Counseling Services (2003-2005): Mental Health Counselor.

Degrees/Certifications

• Florida International University - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PhD)
• Kutztwon University - Bachelors of Psychology (BS)