TEL: (310) 473-1210

FAX: (310) 473-7750

Email: vivianalvarez@netzero.net

Expertise: Psychological Evaluation and psychotherapy of children, adolescents, and adults. Specializing in post-trauma reactions (vehicular accidents, dog bites, fire/explosion, crime, assault); child sexual abuse; child suggestibility; wrongful death of parent or spouse; sexual harassment; learning disabilities; psychoeducational evaluations; special education issues. Bilingual (Spanish and English) and bicultural. Currently Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Dept. of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences; Clinical Psychologist, L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health; Many depositions and trial testimony for plaintiff and defense. Member: Phi Beta Kappa; Member: American Psychological Association; Member: American College of Forensic Examiners; Member: American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. PhD in Clinical Psychology (UCLA); Licensed Psychologist PSY10817.