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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

    • PTSD and trauma recovery​

    • Phobias

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder

    • Body Dysmorphic Disorder

  • Insomnia

  • Stress Management

  • Addiction

    • Substances​

    • Sex

    • Gambling

  • Relationship Difficulties

    • Marital counseling

    • Sexual health

  • Premarital counseling

  • Domestic Violence

  • Professional/Career Issues

  • College/Graduate School Issues

  • Grief, Loss, or Bereavement

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