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About

Dr. Cory Kowalski received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in 2020. She interned at American Lakes VA in Washington, and then completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System in California. Dr. Kowalski eceived specialized training in neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy across a variety of settings, including Veterans Affairs hospitals, university medical centers, physical and cognitive rehabilitation hospitals, community mental health clinics,, university counseling centers, and private practice. Dr. Kowalski has years of providing psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan in private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, and Veterans Affairs hospital settings. In her clinical work, she takes a person-centered, holistic treatment approach that considers the biological, cognitive, emotional, environmental, and social spheres that clients navigate and how these contribute to their well-being. Dr. Kowalski enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan, and is extremely passionate about working alongside older adults as well as those who are neurodivergent, and/or gifted, as well as people living with disabilities (both visible and invisible), anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, trauma, and relationship issues. She also specializes in executive function skills coaching with individuals from all walks of life to help them develop skills related to organization, time management, and planning/prioritizing so they can meet their goals. In addition, she has spent the last few years working with clients utilizing CBT for insomnia and chronic pain.

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As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based assessments. I integrate precision and respect, ensuring the process feels clear and supportive. Behind every diagnosis is a person’s story, and I’m committed to helping create meaningful insight—with compassion and care. Evidence-based psychological testing provides a clear picture of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Whether for a child, adolescent, or adult, assessments identify learning patterns, attention challenges, and emotional factors contributing to current concerns. Results are translated into “real-life” language. This process clarifies strengths, areas for growth, and underlying dynamics that may be influencing performance or wellbeing. A collaborative and personalized action-plan including strategies, resources, referrals and follow-through to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

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As a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California, I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, adolescents, and families navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and hope. I believe that healing begins with feeling understood, and I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is warm, collaborative, practical, and grounded in compassion. My clinical experience spans over a decade of working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship difficulties, stress, identity concerns, behavioral challenges, and family conflict. Prior to private practice, I worked extensively in child welfare and family systems, supporting children, adolescents, and families through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. This experience has deeply shaped my understanding of attachment, resilience, trauma, and relational healing. I work with clients across the lifespan and tailor treatment to each individual’s unique needs and goals. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic principles, strengths-based interventions, and family systems perspectives. I value helping clients gain insight into underlying patterns while also building practical strategies that create meaningful, lasting change. In addition to psychotherapy, I have experience conducting psychological evaluations and diagnostic assessments to provide greater clarity regarding attention concerns, mood-related symptoms, behavioral difficulties, personality functioning, and diagnostic clarification. I believe in taking a thoughtful, comprehensive approach that considers the whole person rather than simply focusing on symptoms.