Debby Newman is originally from South Africa and has an innate ability to connect with people from different cultures.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Northridge and a Masters in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University. She completed her traineeship at Hillview Mental Health, an outpatient facility for clients representing a full spectrum of mental illnesses where she ran groups and worked with clients individually.

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She works with all family members, who are dealing with loss, grief, hopelessness, anxiety, depression, and other behavioral issues. She also works with people experiencing panic attacks/anxiety using the application of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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As a cancer survivor, Debby understands all aspects of being a patient. This informs her work with clients/caregivers as she helps them cope with tragedy and loss.

 

In addition to running her private practice in Encino, Debby has worked as the Clinical Director at A Home Within, an organization that connects foster children with therapists in private practice. Their motto: "One child, one therapist, for as long as it takes." She also worked at Safe Harbor, an Intensive Outpatient and Dual Diagnosis Facility where she worked with families and individuals and guided weekly teenage groups for self-harm.

 

Additional experience includes working with individual, couples, and families at Phillips Graduate University Counseling Center as well as Winnetka Elementary School.