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Nikki Frousakis, Ph.D.
Registered Psychological Assistant

Dr. Frousakis completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at UCLA and earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, where she studied adult romantic relationships and specialized in evidence-based couple therapy. She has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Enhanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Frousakis has extensive training and experience helping couples rebuild intimacy and trust, improve communication skills, cope with psychosocial stressors (e.g., living with in-laws, maintaining sobriety, coping with chronic mental illness), recover from a major betrayal (e.g., extramarital affair), and co-parent more effectively. Dr. Frousakis has worked with heterosexual, gay, and lesbian couples to help improve the quality of their relationship and address sexual health issues. She is sensitive to cultural issues, which impact individual and relationship functioning

Dr. Frousakis completed an American Psychological Association-accredited pre-doctoral internship at the Veterans’ Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, where she received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of anxiety and depression. She also has experience working with individuals recovering from drug and alcohol abuse problems and addiction. Dr. Frousakis has received training in behavioral medicine and the treatment of posttraumatic stress.

Additionally, Dr. Frousakis has extensive experience conducting group therapy and providing education about a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, tinnitus, sleep difficulties, anger management and emotional regulation. She uses relaxation and mindfulness meditation techniques in the treatment of stress, pain, and anxiety.

Dr. Frousakis is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the ABCT Couples Special Interest Group. She continues to receive training in CBT, and she remains involved in couple therapy research at the Veterans’ Affairs in Long Beach. At the CBT Center, Dr. Frousakis works with individuals struggling with anxiety and mood disorders and couples seeking to improve the quality of their relationship.

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