Donna Novelli, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
For 25 years, I have been passionate about establishing a trusting relationship and empathetic connection with the individuals that I work with in order for them to feel safe and heard in treatment. I believe that each patient is unique, and I work hard to develop specific treatment goals and strategies to meet my client’s needs. I am dedicated and motivated to staying current with new treatment strategies and attend conferences to keep me current with the newest and most effective therapy strategies. I recognize that psychotherapy can be an emotional and life changing experience. Whether I am working with an anxious child, a depressed adult, a confused and angry teenager, or an individual grieving the end of a relationship, I believe that through a trusting and compassionate relationship, healing and self-knowledge and personal empowerment can occur. I respect the fact that someone has chosen me as their mental health provider, and I will work diligently to help them achieve a successful experience in therapy. I see children, adolescents, young adults, adults and couples. I also do co-parenting sessions in cases of divorce.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist: New Hampshire and California
Post-Doctoral Internships:
Clinical Consultants; Van Nuys, CA.
Psychological assessment and testing. Individual Psychotherapy, Pain Management, Court Reports.
Pain Care Center at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys, CA. Pain Management for Acute and Chronic Pain.
Psychological testing and assessment. Group and individual psychotherapy.
Doctorate: Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Doctoral Internships:
New School for Child Development; Van Nuys, CA
Psychological assessment and treatment of children and adolescents in a school for special education students.
Individual and group treatment. Outreach to the community.
Center for Family Living, San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Van Nuys, CA
Specialized program for treating agoraphobic patients.
Psychological assessment of children, adolescents and adults.
Individual and group psychotherapy.
MA: Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
BA: Psychology, Honors, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Memberships: American Psychological Association; New Hampshire Psychological Association
Areas of Clinical Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/Self worth, Relationship Issues, Marital Conflict, Grief/Loss, Separation/Divorce, Work Stress, Life Transitions, Trauma, Menopause, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Peer relationships, Family Stressors, Stress of Coping with Elderly Parents, Acute or Chronic Medical and Health Issues