Deirdre P. Morse, Ph.D. Three West Carrillo, Suite 215 805 965-7730 Clientele served: Adults and couples |
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Life crises intervention: loss, identity, sexuality, trauma, depression, anxiety.
Focusing-oriented psychotherapy: providing training in practices which foster creativity and facilitate personal growth.
Cognitive restructuring: examining the effects of fixed ideas and personal philosophies on behavior and functionality.
Relationship development: exploring individual differences as they threaten and enhance intimate relationships, developing individuality and personal freedom within an intimate relationship.
Orientation: Client-centered psychology, existential philosophy
Education and training:
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Texas, Austin
Two year psychotherapy internship at the University of Texas Counseling Center
Post-doctoral group work with Carl Rogers
M.A. in American Literature and Philosophy
B.A. in English Literature and History.
1990-91 Post-doctoral Internship at The Vet Center, Santa Barbara, specializing in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Certified Focusing Trainer, 1997, The Focusing Institute, New York. For more information on Focusing visit http://www.focusing.org
2001 President, Santa Barbara County Psychological Association