Cynthia A Cotter
Psychologist, PhD
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12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92130
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Cynthia A. Cotter, Ph.D. specializes in geriatric psychology and neuropsychology. Her neuropsychological evaluations describe and quantify cognitive deficits typically found in older adults. These assessments benefit medical diagnosis, treatment, and care planning for individuals with degenerative dementias and those with cognitive difficulties associated with medical conditions or trauma. In conjunction with her evaluations, Dr. Cotter provides feedback, education, and support for elders, families, caregivers, and residential staff. Dr. Cotter's assessments also contribute to determinations of mental capacity required for legal purposes. She provides psychological evaluations and pre-surgical psychological screening.
Dr. Cotter has over twenty years of experience working with older adults and received her training in hospital, rehabilitation, university research, and private practice settings. She completed her doctoral dissertation in conjunction with The 90+ Study at U.C. Irvine, the most comprehensive study of the very old to date.
Dr. Cotter provides psychotherapy for older adults struggling with depression/anxiety, grief/loss, health/lifestyle changes, and care of others. She utilizes interpersonal, existential, and cognitive-behavioral techniques in her practice and takes a non-judgmental, problem-solving approach to helping her clients achieve personal happiness and quality of life.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- Medi-Medi
- Medicare
- Medicare Disability
- Out of Network
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Cynthia A Cotter
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY24404 Cynthia A Cotter
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2009
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Cynthia A Cotter
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Mood Disorders
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Aging, Adjustment, Family Caregiving
- Alzheimer's
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Testing and Evaluation
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Cynthia A Cotter
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Geriatric Neuropsychological Evaluation
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Psychological Surgical Prescreening Evaluation
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relational
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Cynthia A Cotter
Psychologist, PhD
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Last Modified: 9 Oct 2023