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Mary
Ann Evans, Ph.D. 1415
Ribe Rd. 805
965-2141
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OVERVIEW
Mary Ann Evans, Ph.D. is presently a clinical psychologist in private
practice in Santa Barbara and Solvang. She specializes in neuropsychological
disorders, behavioral medicine, cognitive therapy and rehabilitation.
One primary focus of her work is assessment and treatment of children
and adults with neuropsychological disorders, including learning disabilities
and attention deficit disorders. She also conducts psychotherapy with
a variety of clients, including those with anxiety, depression, developmental
disorders, bipolar disorder, parenting issues, personal growth and spiritual
issues. Her interest in behavioral medicine is expressed through classes
in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive
Therapy for patients with chronic pain, cancer, depression and anxiety.
Cognitive rehabilitation is another area of expertise. She also utilizes
the trauma release therapy, EMDR. She is the founder of the Santa Ynez
Valley Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program and supervises equine facilitated
psychotherapy. She also conducted numerous workshops around the world
and serves as a consultant to educators, parents and community groups.
She has published textbooks on learning disabilities and numerous artilcles.
She has presented her innovative work on cognitive modification and parenting
at conferences around the world, including Russia, Israel, Ireland and
throughout the Unitited States. She has been in private psychological
practice in Santa Barbara since 1988.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois - B.S. Special Education
Northwestern University - M.A. Communication and Learning Disorders
Northwestern University- Ph.D. Neurpsychological disorders and a minor
in Cultural Anthropology
Postdoctoral training in developmental disorders - Devereux Foundation
Postdoctoral training in pediatric neuropsychology- Fielding Institute
Specialized training: EMDR, Mediated Learning, Mindfulness Based Stress
Reduction and Cognitive Therapy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher of severely handicapped: Evanston, Ill.
Clinic director for aphasia and learning disabilities: Northwestern University
Associate Professor of special education: Northeastern Illinois University
Administrator/Program Specialist: Santa Barbara County Schools
Associate Professor/Head Special Education: California Lutheran University
Adjunct Professor: UCSB and Santa Barbara City College
Private Practice in Clinical Psychology: Santa Barbara and Solvang
Consultant to Rehabilitation Institute and Cancer Center
ORIENTATION AND PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Evans is clinically trained in cognitive constructivist and developmental
approaches to therapy and assessment. The belief that each person actively
constructs his or her own view of reality and ultimately health is the
driving force in her philosophical orientation. There is a reciprocal
interaction between the therapist and client, which shapes this process;
but it is utlimately the responsibility of each individual to reach the
goal of self actualization and utlimately healthy funcitoning with the
therapist as a facilitator of this process.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Dr. Evans provides assessment and rehabilitation services to individuals
with neuropsychological disorders, especially AD/HD and Learning Disabilities
and Traumatic Brain Injury. Additionally she assists with the social and
emotional consequences of these conditions. Psychotherapy is provided
for individuals with anxiety depression and bipolar disorder. Spiritual
issues and the integration of faith and psychotherapy are also a focus
of her work. Mindfulness based intervention is offered to individuals
with chronic pain, concer and hronic illnesses, as well as for anxiety
and depression.