Dr. Deborah Stote
Background:
I trained at UCLA focusing on the neurobiology of emotional memories, the etiology of trauma, behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders, and clinical diagnosis/treatment of substance abuse and dependence. I have used that foundation to further specialize in the etiology and treatment of process addictions, chronic stress and burnout, and sleep disorders.
Education:
1994 B.A. in Psychology, UCLA
1996 M.A. in Psychology, UCLA
2001 Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, UCLA
2001 - 2004 Post-Doctoral Fellow and Clinical Intern
Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, UCLA
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Affiliations:
Consultant, Austin Recovery Residential Treatment for SUD, Austin, Texas
Consultant, Promises Austin Residential Treatment for Dual-Diagnosis, Spicewood, TX
Faculty, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
Faculty, Department of Psychology, University of Texas, Austin
Society/Professional Memberships:
Society for Neuroscience
American Psychological Association
Association for Psychological Science
Pavlovian Society
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Treatment Specializations​
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Anxiety Disorders
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PTSD and trauma recovery​
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Phobias
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Insomnia
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Stress Management
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Addiction
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Substances​
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Sex
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Gambling
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Relationship Difficulties
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Marital counseling
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Sexual health
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Premarital counseling
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Domestic Violence
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Professional/Career Issues
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College/Graduate School Issues
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Grief, Loss, or Bereavement