Psychological Assistant
Education and Background
- 12 years practicing Psychology
- Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology with an emphasis in Individual, Family and Children
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology
- M.A. from Pepperdine University in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, Children and Couples
- B.A. from California State University at Long Beach in Clinical Psychology
Work Experience & Specialization
Provides Psychotherapy to Adults, Children and Adolescents, Couples and Families Specializing In:
- Relationship Conflicts
- Depression
- Anxiety & Stress Reduction
- Separation & Divorce
- Parenting Issues & Single Parenthood
- Life Transitions & Work/Life Balance
- Grief/Loss Issues
- Anger Management
- Domestic Abuse
Practice Updates
- Implementing a “Character Building” curriculum for children ages 5-12 years to elevate self-esteem and develop a consistent, positive self-image.
- Training in Brief Imago Therapy and Couple’s Workstation
More About Dr. Stephanie I. Patton-Holloman
Dr. Patton Holloman utilizes brief and solution focused therapy when appropriate and a more traditional psychodynamic orientation when long-term treatment is necessary She also has skill in the areas of relational, parenting and adolescent problems, communication difficulties, unresolved anger, self-esteem and victims of violent crime.
Dr Holloman is an experienced parent educator and instructor. She has also taught several child development courses at U.C.L.A. Extension. In addition, she has worked in school-based mental health providing individual and group therapy to high school students on campus.
Dr. Holloman’s research includes a doctoral project which examines the “Cycle of Fatherlessness in America.” The research uncovers a pattern which permeates most interpersonal relationships and effects future generations.
