Last edited 09/30/2021

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Dr. Mariella Lauriola
Licensed Psychologist

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Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesAbuse/Survivors of abusePost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)TraumaWomen's issues
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyLoss/GriefBorderline Personality DisorderAging related concernsAttachment issuesBipolar disorderCaregiver stress & supportCultural adjustmentDivorce & separationLGBTQIA related issuesLife transitionsMood disordersPhobias & fearsStressCouples
Treatment Approaches
Person-Centered TherapyHypnotherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyAttachment-Based TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyRelational Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual TherapyMarriage & Couples Counseling
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
EnglishItalian
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Psychologist, 31868
Training/Certifications2015: Laughter Yoga leader certification2017-2018: Graduate certificate in couples in therapy and clinical sexology, Centro de formacion en psicologia Codex2017-2018: Graduate certificate in systemic family therapy, Centro de formacion en psicologia Codex2018: Certified Hypnotherapist (Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy, PASOH, California).2018: Certified in Hypnosis for trauma and PTSD (American Hypnosis Association).2018: Treating Trauma Master Series (NICAMB)2019: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training (Pesi)2019: Neuroscience and yoga in the treatment of trauma (Pesi)2020: Emotionally Focused Therapy (Pesi)
Education
2014-2017: Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology, University “G. d’Annunzio”, UCSF Memory and Aging Center
2016-2017: Master degree in psychological counselling, University Niccolo’ Cusano
2011-2013: MSc in Clinical Psychology, University of Trento
2009-2011: BSc in Cognitive and Biological Psychology, University of Padova
Work HistoryFor the past 10 years I have been working in both research and mental health settings. In particular, I worked at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center during my pre-doctoral training, where I have been trained on performing neuropsychological evaluations (assessment, scoring and presentation of tests results during the family conferences) of patients struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease. During my PhD and after I have been working in several community agencies/mental health settings. Lastly, for the past two years, I have been the lead clinician of a housing program that supports women recovering from trauma and PTSD related symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
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