Durriyah Khorakiwala
Santa Clara County
Psychologist
Pleasanton, California
United States
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
Specialties: Evidence based approaches to therapy,much as ACT, Gottman method for couples therapy, and mindfulness based approaches. Forensic assessments, including immigration evaluations for VAWA and POLITICAL ASYLUM APPLICANTS
Types of Clients: Adults, Elderly, Families, Couples, Groups (group therapy), Organizations
Languages spoken: English, हिन्दी (Hindi), OTHER
Licensures/Certifications: California licensed Psychologist
ACT/CBS Background and Training: I have spent several years of training and supervision under Steve Hayes with ACT, as part of my graduate clinical training and research. My dissertation involved an in-depth process analysis of what happens during ACT therapy.
ACT/CBS Experience: I have been using ACT, since 1987, living it personally, and bringing ACT sensitivities with my clients.