Steven M. Savlov, Ph.D.
(PSY 4271)
Steven M. Savlov, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with 35 years of clinical experience. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy with children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Savlov's approach to psychotherapy is to honor the dignity, integrity and healing resources within each individual.
Dr. Savlov received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona, his master's degree in Psychology and California State School Psychologist Credential from California State University at Northridge, and his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas Tech University. Dr. Savlov interned at Kaiser Permanente Medical Group. Dr. Savlov has worked in a variety of clinical settings: Staff Psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology at the University of California at Irvine Medical Center, Consulting Psychologist at the Child Guidance Center of Orange County, Child and Adolescent Psychologist at Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Director of Pain Management and Behavioral Medicine at Group Health Cooperative Permanente Medical Group and Director of Pain Management, and Behavioral Medicine at the Arizona Neurological Institute. Dr. Savlov maintained a fifteen-year private practice in the Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley area specializing in children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Savlov is a Fellow and Diplomate in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Dr. Savlov's approach to psychotherapy is holistic. He identifies barriers and subsequent solutions with a comprehensive focus and understanding of how the individual's thoughts, mood, behaviors, physical functioning and environmental influences are contributing factors. Dr. Savlov is passionate about helping individuals learn and master problem solving skills that will be helpful throughout the lifespan.