Find an ACT/CBS Therapist or Practitioner - Evelyn Gould

 

Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.

Specialties: Parent Training, Children and Adolescents, Autism, OCD and Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Behavior Analysis;

Types of Clients: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families, Groups (group therapy), Organizations

Languages spoken: English

Licensures/Certifications: Clinical Psychologist (CA #31701)| Behavior Analyst (#1-10-6855)

ACT/CBS Background and Training: My primary areas of training and expertise are in Clinical Psychology and Behavior Analysis, ACT, ERP, and other contextual behavioral approaches. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families with complex behavioral and mental health needs for two decades. I have received training and supervision in ACT for the past 15 years. My doctoral dissertation was on ACT for parents of autistic children. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ mental health, gender-affirming care, autism/neurodivergence, and supporting caregivers of loved ones struggling with chronic mental health conditions, including substance use.

ACT/CBS Experience: ACT with parents, staff, children, adolescents and adults

Additional Information: I have specific expertise and interest in:
OCD and related disorders (anxiety disorders, BFRBs, PANS/PANDAS, Tic Disorders, etc)
Neurodivergence
LGBTQIA+ mental health
Gender-affirming care (GAC)
Functional assessment and intervention for complex behavior
ACT / CBS approaches for supporting caregivers and families
ACT / CBS approaches for supporting children and adolescents
ACT / CBS approaches to improve staff well-being and performance
College mental health