Intellectual Disability Therapists in 90211

I am a Clinical Pediatric Psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence-based therapy and psychological/cognitive assessments to children, adolescents, and young adults with a range of presenting concerns. The foundation of a therapeutic relationship begins with building trust and empathic understanding; we will work together to understand your concerns, develop a treatment plan, and establish a relationship through which both you and your child will grow and create a better quality of life.

Dr. Dee Gaines is trained extensively in Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology and is involved in both clinical and research. She has conducted hundreds of diagnostic neuropsychological evaluations including forensic, dementia, brain-injury, combat-related PTSD, developmental disabilities, and severe mental health disorders, and received her training in institutions such as UCLA, Veterans Affairs, Juvenile Justice, and Mental Health centers. She is the creative mind behind the development and implementation of a unique Mind-Body cognitive technique and lectured nationally and internationally. In addition to neuropsychology Dr. Gaines also provides therapy for a variety of psychological issues.

I have over 30 years of experience in working with adults. I am an expert in the treatment of anxiety and depression. If I am not in your insurance network I can still work with you. I will help you to get reimbursement. I have a wide range of knowledge about anxiety, depression, OCD, panic disorder, addictions, fears, relationship issues, PTSD, phobias and family issues. One Specialty: Childhood and Adult Trauma. I believe that the exploration of your life helps us to understand who you are today. 20 years of experience with EMDR. Neurofeedback for anxiety, ADHD, brain fog, TBI, depression, concussion and a range of other issues.

Most of us when experiencing trauma or emotional challenges abandon our “self”. This self-abandonment leads to poor boundaries between the self and the external environment, and it interferes with satisfying our own needs. We lose our ability to listen to our core, practice compassion towards the self and identify and fulfill our own needs. Utilizing my 35 years of clinical experience, I will help you reconnect with your core self, identify the dysfunctional scripts that you have internalized and encoded in both your brain and your body. I will help you both unlearn them and also replace them with new, life-affirming messages.

"I am a seasoned clinical psychologist, with years of clinical experience treating individuals and couples. Please review my website, you will see my pre and post doctoral fellowships were each at the highest possible accreditation levels; The American Psychological Association. When selecting a clinical psychologist, please ask them about their training and clinical experience. Financial consideration is important, however, this is your treatment, your life, and your potential. I suggest you treat your selection of a psychologist as you would a highly trained orthopedic surgeon." MPPA awarded Top 10 Therapists in LA for 2021.

****Dr. Acogny’s private practice is currently accepting new patients***Dr. Acogny has obtained cross country neuropsychological training. She obtained her doctoral degree with a specialization in neuropsychology from APA accredited Albizu University in Miami, FL. Dr. Acogny also provides supervision to an associate who charges $100/hr. Superbills are provided so that your insurance may reimburse you for any out of pocket fees. Due to COVID-19 and limited office staff, email is the fastest way to contact Dr. Acogny. Currently, all therapy sessions are being held via Zoom.