Jerry G. Soucy, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
As a licensed psychologist in private practice for more than 25 years, I have been able to offer a wide range of help to over 1000 clients in their efforts to make their professional and personal lives more satisfying, productive, and healthier.
I have advanced training and experience in working with adults as well as couples and families. My training background is in the area of cognitive-behavioral theory and therapy, which serves as a guide for clients to examine how problematic thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns interact and interfere with one's life. While it is true that expressing one's feelings can be helpful, in itself this does not necessarily lead to improvement. In addition, developing insight into the origins of one's problems, although helpful, doesn't lead to significant, practical improvement. Research studies do show that clients improve more rapidly and for longer periods of time if they consistently and systematically apply targeted therapeutic strategies in their daily lives.
Some of the more common therapeutic strategies I incorporate into treatment include strategies to learn to:
---respond to negative, self-defeating thoughts with alternative, more positive and practical ideas;
---breakdown overwhelming problems into manageable ones, prioritizing them, and learning to make decisions about what to do first;
---conquer fear by actually doing things you've been afraid of trying;
---assert yourself in a variety of professional and personal situations (learning to say no appropriately; learning to ask effectively for what you want);
---improve one's social effectiveness (talking in front of groups of people);
---manage skills of intimacy that allow trust as well as boundary setting to be valued and established.
Specific treatment problem areas include:
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Assertiveness Deficits
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar or Manic Depression
Depression
Grief and Loss Issues
Marital or Relationship problems
Insomnia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Parenting difficulties
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Schizophrenia
Self-Esteem Issues
Clinical services are available by appointment to adults 18 years or older. I am on most insurance panels for mental health including: Aetna; Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Cigna; Great-West; Magellan; Managed Health Network; Medicare; Pacificare PPO; Private Health Care Systems; United Behavioral Health.
Education/Training
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Psychology, United States International University @ San Diego 1985
M.S.W., California State University @ Sacramento 1976
B.A. in Psychology, California State University @ Long Beach 1971
Bio
Jerry G. Soucy, Ph.D.
16152 Beach Blvd. #281
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Licensed Psychologist from July, 1989 to present in private practice in Huntington Beach, California. Services include inpatient/outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults; crisis intervention and referral; psychological assessments; psychological consultation to agencies businesses, private practice groups, and educational institutions; supervision of interns.
OUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR, Lee Psychiatric Medical Group, Orange California. Facilitated in the development, implementation, and monitoring of psychiatric evaluations performed for the State of California to comply with Federal OBRA legislation. (1987-1989)
Clinical Psychologist, Orange County Mental Health, Children and Youth Services, Anaheim, California. Responsibilities were to provide psychological assessments, diagnostic, and psychotherapeutic services for indigent children, adolescents, and their families. (1987-1989)
TEACHING AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
I have consulted with or instructed in the following corporations, agencies, churches, and educational institutions: Charter Hospital of Fountain Valley; Mental Health Association of Orange County; Church of Religious Science; Parent Help U.S.A.; Golden West College; Family Service of Long Beach.
Memberships
MEMBERSHIPS:
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of Psychologists in Independent Practice (A.P.A.)
Member of California Psychological Association
Member of Orange County Psychological Association
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, insurance, credit card
Hours:9:30 am to 6:30 pm
License:Psy 10209
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Life Transitions
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Anger Management
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Loneliness
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage Counseling
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Body Image Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Caregiver Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Chronic Illness
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Divorce
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Domestic Violence
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Stress Management
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Eating Disorders
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Licensed Psychologist
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