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: Psychologist | Behavior Analyst

ACT/CBS Background and Training: My primary areas of training and expertise are in Psychology and Behavior Analysis, ACT and other contextual behavioral approaches. I have been working with families of children with complex behavioral and mental health needs for two decades and have been receiving training and supervision in ACT for the past 15 years. I completed my doctoral dissertation on the use of ACT with parents of autistic children. I also specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, including gender diverse and neurodivergent youth.

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

Additional Information: I have particular interest and expertise in:
OCD, and related disorders
Neurodivergence
LGBTQIA+ mental health and trans affirming care
Functional assessment and intervention for complex behavior
Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP)
ACT and CBS approaches for supporting caregivers and families
ACT and CBS approaches for supporting children and adolescents
Utilizing ACT to improve staff well-being and performance
College mental health
Behavioral parent training
Behavior analysis of complex human behavior, such as perspective-taking, social language, and executive functions