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Meet Dr. Reynolds

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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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