Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Kristen Kochamba

LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Education.

Azusa Pacific University
Doctor of Psychology (APA Accredited), Family Psychology, Outstanding Dissertation Award
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Magna Cum Laude
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, California PSY 30345

Overview.

I have worked at top academic institutions, including UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; CBT California; and Loma Linda University School of Medicine. I have completed advanced training in Mindful Self-Compassion as well as Attachment-Focused EMDR.

In addition to running a private practice, I also provide comprehensive care as a staff therapist and CBT/DBT specialist at the Camden Center, a dual diagnosis treatment center located in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA.

Activities & Affiliations.

Staff Therapist, CBT/DBT Specialist, The Camden Center.
Diplomate & Certified CBT Therapist, Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Trained Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Teacher, Center for MSC.
Past Treasurer-Secretary, Association of Contextual and Behavioral Psychology, Southern California Chapter.

Recent Clinical Experience.

Dual Diagnosis Residential Psychologist & Group Facilitator, Clearview Treatment Programs.
Postdoctoral Fellow, CBT/DBT California & Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Predoctoral Intern, Loma Linda University School of Medicine (APA Accredited).
Chief Extern/Staff Research Associate, UCLA Adult Anxiety Disorders Clinic & OCD Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior.
Adult CBT Extern, Harbor-UCLA Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic.