John M. Watkins, PhD, ABPP
Introduction
Dr. John M. Watkins is board certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Psychology. and subspecialty board certified in Psychoanalysis. He is a Trustee of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and former president and current board member of the American Board and Academy of Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychology. Dr. Watkins has worked as a clinician, researcher, teacher, and administrator in clinical psychology at UCLA, Stanford University, and Children Hospital of Orange County. He received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and completed his internship and postdoctoral research and training in the Department of Psychology and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior at UCLA. He has written scholarly papers, research articles and reviews on topics that include ADHD, learning disorders, pediatric HIV, traumatic brain injury, and adolescent development. He is licensed in California and Hawaii.
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments
Licenses
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Licensed Psychologist #PSY 10750 (CA)
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Licensed Psychologist #PSY 1331 (HI)
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Families
Age groups
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Children (6-12)
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Teenagers (12-18)
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
Languages
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English
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Locations
Professional Information
Education
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Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology - University of California, Los Angeles
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Psychology Internship, Clinical Psychology - UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior
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Psychology Residency, Clinical Child Psychology - UCLA Fernald Child Study Center, Department of Psychology
Certifications
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American Board of Professional Psychology
Professional Affiliations
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American Psychological Association (APA)
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International Neuropsychological Society
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American Psychoanalytic Association
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