My Son | Me William G. West, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPH, ABFP, AEBP Board Certified, Clinical Psychology Board Certified, Couple and Family Psychology Board Certified, Marital and Sex Therapy Board Certified, Clinical Hypnosis Board Certified, Psychoanalysis Office: 1 Catamaran Street, Suite #B Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292 Telephone, email: (310) 822–5460 drabpp@gmail.com Website: www.williamwestphd.com Catering to: Individuals, Couples, Families Personal Philosophy I believe that a good psychotherapist should have a wide range of training and experience. He or she should be familiar with the history of psychotherapy and skilled in the use of a number of therapeutic treatment modalities. He should be able to compare and contrast various treatment approaches in order to more effectively develop his own unique style for helping patients in the best possible way. His personal therapy is a must in order to figure out what dynamics he brings to the psychotherapy treatment encounter. Helping a fellow human being requires dedication and skill that comes from hard work and blossoms in such a way that allows the patient to develop and exhibit his full self actualization potential. Just as you would not hire a plumber with only one tool in his equipment kit, you should not confine yourself to a therapist with such a limited arsenal in his repertoire of treatment approaches. A well rounded, effective therapist must possess the experience, training and expertise of a mature professional who is dedicated to help you as a fellow human being in need of assistance. The journey to personal change at its most meaningful level is by its very nature that which requires all of us to travel down the road less traveled, with a guide skilled and willing to travel this road with you. This adventure to be most effective requires care and love for your patient. University Education -1962 BA State University of New York at Buffalo, General Experimental Psychology-1964 MS State University of New York at Buffalo, Rehabilitation Counseling -1971 Ph.D. University of North Texas, Denton, Counseling Clinical Training 1971 Fort Worth Neuropsychiatric Center, Forth Worth, Texas. (Three months training program in basic principles of Hypnotherapy) Certificate in Clinical and Therapeutic Hypnosis 1973-1977 American Institute for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, New York, NY (Four year post-doctoral training program in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Included personal individual and group treatment, accredited case controls, 45 semester courses and yearly comprehensive oral and written examinations.) Certificate in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis and Institute Fellowship 1975 The National Academy of Professional Psychologists, New School for Social Research, New York, NY. (One week training program in Biofeedback research and the therapeutic applications of Biofeedback) Certificate in Biofeedback 1975-1977 The Institute for Research in Hypnosis, The Morton Prince Clinic, New York, NY. (Two year post doctoral training program in hypnotherapy and hypnoanalysis) Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Hypnoanalysis 1976-1978 The Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, New York, NY. (Two year post-doctoral training program in group psychotherapy for therapists having completed a four year post-doctoral training program in individual psychotherapy. Included personal group therapy, two years supervised treatment, 20 semester courses, case and paper presentations, observation and supervision of laboratory-therapy group.) Certificate in Group Therapy 1977-1979 The Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, New York, NY. (Advanced two year post-doctoral training program in supervision of therapists completing APA approved clinical internships. Intense analysis of the supervision process, various semester seminars, case and paper presentations, ongoing observation and supervision of supervisory sessions.) Certificate in Supervision of the Therapeutic Process Additional Training A. Two years of individual and group supervision, didactic presentations and case seminars with Wardell Pomeroy, Ph.D., ABPP – Clinical, co-author of The Kinsey Report. Dr. Pomeroy was the Associate Director of the Payne Whitney Sex Clinic at the N.Y. Hospital at that time. This training experience centered around the treatment of human sexual dysfunctions. B. Two year supervision, didactic presentations and case seminars with Jerome Schneck, MD, Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Founder and past-President of The Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. C. Two Years of personal group therapy, case seminars and didactic presentations with Hendrick Ruitenbeek, Ph.D., internationally known psychoanalyst and author of over 50 books on psychotherapy & psychoanalysis. D. Two Years of case seminars, supervision, didactic presentations, workshops and experiential training in group psychotherapy with Helen Durkin, Ph.D., Henriette Glatzer, Ph.D. Harold Leopold, MD, Marvin Aronson, Ph.D., and Alexander Wolf, MD, leaders in the field of group psychotherapy. Alexander Wolf, MD is considered as the founder of group therapy in this country. E. Two years of case seminars, didactic presentations, workshops and experiential training with Albert Ellis, Ph.D., Founder and Director, Institute for Advanced Study in Rational Emotive Therapy, New York City. F. Two years of case seminars, didactic presentations, workshops and experiential training with Barry Lubetkin, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Behavior Therapy, New York City. G. Two years supervision with Edith Klemperer, MD, student and colleague of Sigmand Freud, MD, Vienna Circle. Therapy cases involved psychoanalysis and hypnoanalysis. Certifications, Diplomate status and other Awards 1975 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. 1977 Diplomate in Behavioral Medicine, The American Academy of Behavioral Medicine. 1978 Certified Psychoanalyst, National Accreditation Association and American Examining Board of Psychoanalysis. 1978 Certified Sex Therapist, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. 1979 Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology. I have also served as an Oral Examiner in Clinical Psychology. 1980 Diplomate in Clinical Hypnosis, American Board of Psychological Hypnosis. I have also served as an Oral Examiner in Clinical Hypnosis. 1981 Diplomate in Marital and Sex Therapy, American Board of Family Psychology. 1981 Diplomate in Couple and Family Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology. Fellowships 1971 Fellow, The International Academy of Forensic Psychology 1977 Fellow, American Institute for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis 1981 Fellow, Academy of Psychologists in Marital, Sex and Family Therapy 1994 Fellow, American Academy of Couple and Family Psychology, Inc. 2002 Fellow, The American Academy of Clinical Psychology Professional Licenses Psychology License, CA., NJ., TX. Professional and Social Contributions 1981 Co-founded, The American Board of Psychotherapy (An interdisciplinary Board that certifies therapists at an advanced level of professional competency. The Board’s Advisory Council is comprised of prominent therapists representing various professional disciplines. The Board’s fundamental belief is that no professional organization, including medicine has the right to corner the market on psychotherapy, and that psychotherapy should be recognized as a separate profession.) 1981 Co-founded, The American Institute for Counseling and Psychotherapy (Dedicated to encourage and develop a positive relationship between counselors and psychotherapists of the various mental health disciplines in order to better meet the needs of the public.) 1981 Founded, The Community Referral Service (Provides low cost mental health services to the community.) 1998 Co-founded with my son, The Love Society (An organization having the express purpose of bringing kindness, care and compassion to our society. The Society motto is “to become a better person, - practice new behavior.” The stated goal on our Certificate reads, “we will defeat love-less-ness, hate and prejudice through sincere love in our hearts, our home and for our fellow man.”) Professional Experience Present Positions: Private Practice and consultant I have taught and supervised at various colleges, universities, and psychotherapy training institutes for twelve years. I have served as Chief Psychologist at various Board and Care Facilities primarily providing individual and group therapy with severely disturbed patients. I served as Chief Psychologist in the Department of Corrections and Department of Mental Hygiene in New York City for five years. I served as Chief of Service at the Washington Heights, West Harlem, Inwood, Mental Health Center in Harlem New York for four years. I have practiced as a counselor, psychotherapist, psychologist, and psychoanalyst for approximately 45 years. I have a wide range of training and experience in the mental health field and dedicate myself to helping my patients. Please call him directly for more information or to request a consultation. William G. West, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPH, ABFP, AEBP 1 Catamaran Street, Suite #B Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292 work ph:(310) 822–5460 email: drabpp@gmail.com website: www.williamwestphd.com

 

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