Meet Dr. Reynolds
About Me:
My name is Dr. Akilah Reynolds (pronouns: she/her/hers), founder of RPS. I am a licensed psychologist in California with close to ten years of clinical experience. I am passionate about helping clients transform their lives by promoting psychological health and wellness. I see my role as mental health educator, consultant, and advocate, helping busy people prioritize self care, self expression, and social support.
I use an integrative approach to therapy offering culturally competent, trauma informed, and evidence based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT) to process emotional distress, change thinking patterns, and build coping skill. I also consult with organizations and host workshops on topics related to mental health, parenting, and future planning.
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Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, I consider myself tri-coastal having called California, New York, and Texas home. I currently reside in Los Angeles, CA where I enjoy the sunshine, hiking trails, beach days, watching movies, writing, and traveling.
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Education and Training:
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Doctor of Philosophy
Counseling Psychology
University of Houston
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Master of Education
Psychological Counseling
Teachers College, Columbia University
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Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
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Postdoctoral Fellowship
Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
University of Southern California
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
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Predoctoral Internship
Monrovia Intensive Outpatient Program
Pacific Clinics
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Settings
Academic medical center, VA Medical Center, hospitals, psychiatric inpatient facilities, community mental health, schools, juvenile probation, private practice, foster care,
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