Cognitive Therapy Orange County Clinicians

Cognitive Therapy Orange County (CTOC) clinicians have years of experience providing cognitive therapy services and continually receive training and education in the latest advances in the field. Treatments offered by Cognitive Therapy Orange County are individually designed with each patient to be collaborative, goal oriented and supportive. Cognitive Therapy is designed to minimize distress, to increase well-being, and to optimize individual and relationship functioning.

Erik J. Abell, Ph.D.

Erik J. Abell, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 16096) specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy with extensive outpatient experience in collaborative, empathic, short-term, goal focused treatments. Dr. Abell is the founder and director of CTOC. He oversees all clinical operations of CTOC, provides consultations with other mental health professionals and sees patients every weekday.

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Gail Simpson, MSW, BCD

Gail Simpson, MSW, BCD is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCS9251) and a board certified diplomate. She is a warm, empathic and patient therapist who is committed to helping others improve their lives.

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Lisa K. Phillips, Ph.D.

Lisa K. Phillips, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 25324) with extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has been a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy since 2007. Dr. Phillips infuses her optimism and energy into every aspect of therapy and watching her clients grow and lead more fulfilling lives as a result of therapy.

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Bridgette Atallah, Psy.D.

Dr. Bridgette Atallah, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY26225), who is genuinely engaged and interested in her client's happiness and well being. She is kind, optimistic and relates well to clients from early adolescence to late adulthood.

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