
Dr. Lori Butterworth
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MEd, MA


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Medi-Cal
- Out of Network

Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 94028212 Supervised by Joshua Greco (California / PSY24326) Lori Butterworth
- In Practice for 25 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of Maryland MEd / 1990
- Degree/Diploma from California Southern University Doctorate in Psychology / 2024
- Attended Harvard University, Masters in Psychology, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Certified Pediatric Palliative Care, Child Grief
- Child
- Depression
- Family-Centered Care
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Grief and Loss
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Groups
Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Our children are suffering and need timely solutions. That is why the Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health is expanding access to quality, evidence-based youth mental health care as quickly as possible. Whether you’re a parent or caregiver looking for support for your child or a teen looking for ways to support your friends, we’re here to help. We are currently providing in-person care for youth and their families in Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo counties. If you’re out of the area, please contact us about virtual support options. You're not alone.
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Age
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Group Meets
Location
Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
4360 Soquel Drive
Suite 10
Soquel, CA 95073
Parent Drop-In

Parent Drop-Ins are free, 1-hour sessions where parents can seek guidance from experts specializing in specific mental health disorders. Parents can also connect with others facing similar challenges. Clinical Psychologists who specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidality, and medication, experienced youth mental health experts, host each session. Parent Drop-Ins are held on the last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm. Register at http://ccamh.org to receive the Zoom link, and submit questions ahead of time or call 831-222-0052. You are not alone.
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Age
Group Meets
Location
Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
4630 Soquel Drive
#10
Soquel, CA 95073
Location
Primary Location
Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
4630 Soquel Drive
Suite 10
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 830-0203Email me
Additional Location
Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
3231 South Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(831) 830-0203Nearby Areas
