Gina Atencio MacLean (PSY 28555)
Dr. Atencio-MacLean is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY 28555) with experience providing therapeutic services to children, adults, older-adults, families, couples, and groups in a variety of clinical settings. She has been trained to treat a broad spectrum of problems including trauma-focused care, anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, OCD, phobias, PTSD, panic disorder, generalized anxiety), depression, disruptive behaviors in children, grief, and mental health concerns in adults 65+.
Dr. Atencio-MacLean utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to treatment. CBT has been extensively researched and is considered the “gold standard” in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders. As a therapist and a scholar, Dr. Atencio-MacLean believes strongly in providing treatment that not only has strong research support but is also practical, active, and goal-directed. Through her warm, compassionate and collaborative treatment style, she hopes to create a safe place where clients are able to make lasting, meaningful change in their lives. Dr. Atencio-MacLean believes in focusing on client strengths and building upon those in treatment.
Dr. Atencio-MacLean earned her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific University and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Pacific Clinics, both of which are accredited by the American Psychological Association. She completed clinical training in the outpatient, intensive inpatient, school-based, and forensic settings while working with clients from ages 4 to 90+ with diagnoses ranging from anxiety and depression to psychotic spectrum disorders. Her research interests include child trauma and the impact of traumatic experiences across the lifespan. In addition to her work as a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Atencio-MacLean has worked as an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University, teaching and providing clinical training at the doctorate level.
Dr. Atencio-MacLean utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to treatment. CBT has been extensively researched and is considered the “gold standard” in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders. As a therapist and a scholar, Dr. Atencio-MacLean believes strongly in providing treatment that not only has strong research support but is also practical, active, and goal-directed. Through her warm, compassionate and collaborative treatment style, she hopes to create a safe place where clients are able to make lasting, meaningful change in their lives. Dr. Atencio-MacLean believes in focusing on client strengths and building upon those in treatment.
Dr. Atencio-MacLean earned her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific University and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Pacific Clinics, both of which are accredited by the American Psychological Association. She completed clinical training in the outpatient, intensive inpatient, school-based, and forensic settings while working with clients from ages 4 to 90+ with diagnoses ranging from anxiety and depression to psychotic spectrum disorders. Her research interests include child trauma and the impact of traumatic experiences across the lifespan. In addition to her work as a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Atencio-MacLean has worked as an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University, teaching and providing clinical training at the doctorate level.