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About Dr. Kurland

Licensed Psychologist PSY 28071

I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in Oakland, California. I have expertise in psycho-educational and psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and adults.  In addition, I specialize in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My style is warm and thoughtful, and grounded in the spirit of mutual respect.

In addition to seeing clients privately, I have served as the Assistant Training Director at the Wright Institute Assessment Services (WIAS) in Berkeley, CA. At WIAS, I provided clinical supervision and training support for graduate students learning clinical assessment. I have also taught clinical assessment to Master’s level students at the Wright Institute.

I am the mother of two young sons, and I enjoy being outside and exploring the beauty of the Bay Area with my family.

Education

Adler University (Formerly Adler School of Professional Psychology) Chicago, Illinois

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology

  • Child and Adolescent Concentration

  • APA accredited program

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology

University of California, San Diego  La Jolla, California

  • Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in Human Development

  • Minor in Middle Eastern Studies        

Training

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

UC Davis Medical School Dept. of Psychiatry & Sacramento County Children and Adolescent Services (CAPS): Sacramento, CA

APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship

The Guidance Center: Long Beach, CA

Clinical Practica:

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Pediatric Developmental Center: Chicago IL

Hartgrove Hospital: Chicago, IL

United Stand: Chicago, IL