Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Ingrid is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY24799) who specializes in treating adults, adolescents and couples, utilizing a wide range of holistic orientations, providing every client with an individualized experience.Her diverse clinical background includes vast experience in the field of addiction and her book on Spiritual Bypass in 12-Step Recovery was published by Hazelden in 2011. It is titled, Recovering Spirituality: Achieving Emotional Sobriety in your Spiritual Practice. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and Positively Positive.

Provided individual, couples, and family therapy.Co-facilitated group therapy for men and women mandated for domestic violence issues.Performed intake assessments and answered emergency after hours calls on a rotating basis.Attended weekly and monthly training programs on diverse topics including Emotionally Focused Therapy, working with the LGBT community, and Solution Focused Therapy. Supervised by Kim Cookson, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist.

Provided individual and group therapy to K-8th grade children. Issues addressed: ADHD, PTSD, Gang Violence, Deportation, Divorce, Stress Management, Peer Conflict, Communication with Parents. Consulted with parents, teachers and outside medical professionals. Created and Administered Treatment Plans. Trainings included: narrative therapy, brief therapy, sand tray, play therapy, and expressive arts therapy. Supervised by Pat Campbell, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist.

Provided individual and family therapy. Issued addressed: Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Sexual Identity, Communication Skills. Co-facilitated group therapy for parents, including psycho-education and process components. Administered assessments, including Beck Depression Scale. Provided diagnosis and recommendations to Treatment Team. Consulted with outside medical professionals. Trainings included: Grief and loss, substance abuse, and multicultural counseling. Supervised by Marina Bystritsky, Psy.D.; Mary Hammes, MFT; Peiying Peng, MFT.

Full time position counseling dual-diagnosed, adult clients. Issues addressed: Bi-Polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Self Harm, and Addiction. Facilitated women’s group therapy. Participated in Treatment Team meetings. Performed intake process and dispensed daily medications. Trainings included an in-service on PTSD conducted by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. Supervised by Giovanni Aponte, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist.

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology

M.A., Transpersonal Psychology

Ba, Psychology