Mina Guirguis, Psy.D.
Voice Mail: (424) 236-3025
New clients, please call (714) 898-0362
Works in: Los Alamitos

California Licensed Psychologist

License # 23685

Specializing in Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Related Disorders, Self-Esteem, Life Change, Work Related Stress, Physical Pain Related Stress and Bariatric Surgery Psychological Assessments.
 

Hello and Welcome,

My main goal as a therapist is to provide you a place where you feel safe and understood, while providing you the assistance required to apply change in your life. Many of us, who live at the current pace of life, continue to experience daily stressors. Whether it’s the stress of a relationship, work related stress, emotional pain or physical pain; all of these stressors take a significant toll on our life often leading to depression, anxiety and fear while also affecting our relationship with others.

As a therapist with years of experience, I am not only here to listen to you but also to provide you with the assistance that you are looking for in your life. My training as a Cognitive Behavior Therapist focuses on providing you with a better understanding of your thoughts and emotions in relation to your behaviors. This understanding in many cases leads to positive change in your life.     

EDUCATION:
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology – Behavioral Medicine Emphasis
Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology, Alhambra, CA; 2005

Master of Arts
Clinical Psychology – Behavioral Medicine Emphasis
Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology, Alhambra, CA; 2003

Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA; 1998

Associate of Arts
Psychology
El Camino Community College, Torrance, CA; 1995

HONORS:
PSI CHI National Honor Society in Psychology- Lifetime Member

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: 
California Psychological Association (CPA) – 07/11 – Present

American Psychological Association; 01/03 - 01/07

Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)
Psychology Student Association (PSA); 09/02 - 01/05

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Professional Associate
Associated Therapists, Inc., Los Alamitos, CA; 9/17/10- Present

·         Individual and Couples psychotherapist

·         Treatment for depression, anxiety, adjustment and stress related disorders

·         Specializes in using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Brief Therapy techniques

Staff Psychologist- Forensic Unit
Metropolitan State Hospital, Norwalk, CA; 8/6/07 – Present

·         Treatment of forensic population including PC 1026, PC 1370 and PC 2972 patients.

·         Provide weekly psycho educational and process oriented groups (i.e., Mind over Mood, Managing Symptoms, Managing Anger)

·         Provide psychotherapy to psychiatric patients on a forensic unit

·         Administer psych-assessments to forensic patients (WASI, RBANS, WRAT)

·         Complete diagnostic tools (DSM-IV-TR Checklist)

·         Establish and train other disciplines on the use of Behavior Guidelines

·         Facilitate and co-facilitate monthly Wellness and Recovery Plan Conferences of psychiatric patients

·         Integral part of treatment team including staff psychiatrist, clinical social worker, registered nurse, psychiatric technicians, rehab therapist

Outpatient Clinician
ENKI - Health and Research Systems, Inc., Commerce, CA; 9/20/05 - 9/18/06

·         Individual & Family Psychotherapy (Children and families).

·         Use of insight oriented interventions and play therapy techniques with children ranging from 5 to 18 years.

·         Intake Assessment - Initial face - to - face evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment goal planning.

·         Crisis intervention with children and their families.

·         Case Consultation with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Case Managers

·         Coordination of mental health treatment goals with children's Probation officers and DCFS social workers

Psychology Intern
Glendale Adventist Medical Center- Family Practice Residency Program, Glendale, CA; 9/1/04 - 8/17/2005·

·         Individual Psychotherapy- Adults, nursing home geriatric population, and children. Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic Interventions

·         Group Psychotherapy (10/25/04 -5/9/05) - Co-facilitation of Chemical Dependency Group at Glendale Adventist Alcohol and Drug Services (GAADS)

·         Intake Assessment - Initial face - to - face evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

·         Interface with Physicians, Medical Residents, and Nursing staff for interdisciplinary patient care and treatment.

·         Weekly chiefing with Medical Chief Physician and Medical Residents

·         Weekly supervision and consultation with Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Psychiatrist.

·         Intermittent meetings with Pharmacist for psychotropic medication education and consultation.

·         Psychoeducational/Psychosocial interactive presentation to medical residents and medical students

Psychology Intern
West County Counseling Center - School Based Program, Huntington Beach, CA; 9/2/03 -6/16/04

·         Counseling middle school age children (average age 12-14 years old) in a local public school

·         Interface with school psychologist, teachers, and administration on a regular basis to coordinate, problem solve, and enhance student's educational and emotional needs

·         Attend student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings

·         Facilitate children's skills training through the use of worksheets, in session assignments, and role-playing to:

o        Enhance children's ability to understand, identify, and express feelings through the use of a feelings vocabulary chart and a feelings diary if needed

o        Enhance children's social behavior skills through identifying and being aware of negative social behaviors and promoting positive social behaviors

o        Enhance children's social and general problem-solving skills

o        Enhance children's ability to cope with anger through identification of common body, thought, and action signals and the use of coping self-talk and assertive training

o        Enhance children's self-directed academic behavior skills through the use of time-management and organizational training worksheets

o        Enhance children's ability to identify/ increase helpful thoughts and decrease unhelpful thoughts or cognitive errors

o        Enhance children's self-esteem through the use of positive affirmations and assertive communication style

Psychology Practicum Student
Kaiser Permanente - Department of Psychiatry, Lomita, CA; 9/4/02 - 5/30/03

·         Individual Psychotherapy with adults - Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic Interventions

·         Intake Assessment - Initial face - to - face evaluation and treatment planning

·         Group Psychotherapy - Facilitation and Co-facilitation of Pain management, depression management, and assertion training groups

·         Triage - Initial telephone assessments, treatment planning, and scheduling

·         Psychological Assessment

·         Weekly consultation with supervisor regarding individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment

Psychology Intern
El Camino Community College - Special Resource Center, Torrance, CA; 10/8/01 - 5/10/02

·         Assessment of college students for learning disabilities

·         Administration Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Woodcock Johnson Psychoeducational Battery, Wide Range Achievement Test, Degrees of Reading Power, Nelson-Denney Test

·         Case presentation and analysis of test results

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Psychology Technician
VA Medical Hospital - Neuropsychology Testing Lab, Long Beach, CA; 11/97 - 7/98

·         Administering and scoring different personality, vocational, neuropsychological, and intelligence tests (e.g., MMPI, MCMI2, BDI, WMS , and WAISR)

·         Using standardized procedures for psychological testing

·         Collecting and analyzing clinical data

·         Working with different patient population (e.g., psychiatric, geriatric, substance abuse, medical patients)

Social Work
West Los Alamitos Convalescent Hospital, Los Alamitos, CA; 01/97- 03/97.

·         Social Services Department: Interact with Senior patients

·         Supervise and facilitate group discussion on various topics

·         Perform clerical duties as assigned

·         Occasional psychological assessment of patients

·         Work with different patient population (e.g., borderline, Alzheimer, alcoholics)

PUBLICATIONS:
Lopez, M. N., Charter, R. A., Guirguis, M. M., & Shelling, B. J.
(2000) Inter-rater reliability of the Career Ability Placement Survey
(CAPS). Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 31 (2), 33-35.

PRESENTATIONS:
Emerging Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Issues in the Utilization of WebCam Technologies
Mina Guirguis, M.A.
West County Counseling Center, Huntington Beach; 11/29/04

LANGUAGES:
Bilingual: Proficient in oral and written Arabic

New clients, please call office number. Do not call therapist.
Administrative information needs to be gathered before scheduling.
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