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Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Torrance, CA 90505
Dr. Palma is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and works with school-aged youth and their parents/guardians with a focus on educationally related needs. She offers counseling, psychological-educational assessment, and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE). Dr. Palma also provides educational consultation and advocacy to parents and caregivers of children with known or suspected disabilities, with the goal being to enhance relationships between families and schools and improve outcomes for students.
In her work with school-aged children, Dr. Palma provides trauma-informed counseling services to address a variety of issues that impact children and adolescents, with a focus on resilience-building and educational impact.
Dr. Palma offers counseling to caregivers, providing tools and strategies to connect with and foster attachment with their children, bridge the home-to-school connection, or address behavioral issues with their children. Dr. Palma’s approach is trauma-informed and provides caregivers with strategies to bolster their child's resilience. Visit drcorapalma.com.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 861-7462

Los Angeles, CA 90094

My website
I specialize in Behavioral Issues and Developmental Disorders 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (310) 861-7462
Photo of Cora Palma, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 861-7462

Los Angeles, CA 90094

My website
I specialize in Behavioral Issues and Developmental Disorders 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Payment Methods

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Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
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Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (310) 861-7462

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LEP3887 Cora Palma
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • Attended Chapman University, PhD
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with National Association of School Psychologists 1038094
  • Membership with California Association of School Psychologists
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Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (310) 861-7462
Photo of Cora Palma, Psychologist, PhD
Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (310) 861-7462

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Developmental Disorders

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing and Evaluation
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Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (310) 861-7462
Photo of Cora Palma, Psychologist, PhD
Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (310) 861-7462

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (310) 861-7462
Photo of Cora Palma, Psychologist, PhD
Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (310) 861-7462

Location

Primary Location

Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 861-7462

Additional Location

Los Angeles, CA 90094

(310) 861-7462
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Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 861-7462
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Cora Palma
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 861-7462