My Professional Background & Experience

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Three Decades of Effective, Evidence-Based Care

Dr. Grossman is a licensed clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience in both general clinical psychology and specialization in the integration of emotional and physical health. She completed her doctorate at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology (APA- Accredited) and a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. Grossman has served in several roles in her career, including as a staff psychologist and facility trainer in the Primary Care Mental Health Integration programs at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, a consulting neuropsychologist on the physical rehabilitation unit at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, and providing individual therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns in her private practice. Dr. Grossman is a longstanding member of the American Psychological Association. 

 

How I Work: A Collaborative Approach

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

We will work together to identify the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that have sustained you, as well as on changing those that no longer serve you. Our sessions will include support, active problem-solving, strategies to modify any unhelpful thinking, and the development of effective coping strategies to improve your well-being and relationships.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Management

By grounding our work in mindfulness, I will help you develop a greater awareness of the present moment, allowing you to better manage emotional or physical pain, anxiety and stress - so that you can experience a sense of calm and clarity as you cope with the challenges in your life.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Focusing on what matters most to you and choosing a therapy direction that is consistent with your values will be an integral part of our work together. Use of the ACT approach - including mindfulness practice, learning to accept thoughts and feelings rather than struggling against them, and taking thoughtful action that fits with your values – will support you in moving forward in your life.

Why I Do This Work

Throughout my professional career, I have been passionate about providing a strengths-based approach to therapy so that you feel seen, heard, and empowered to make positive changes that improve the quality of your life.