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    • Martin Hsia, Psy.D.

    Licensed Psychologist – PSY22978
    Executive Director
    He/Him

    CLINICAL SPECIALTIES

    Over my career, I’ve had significant experience helping people with Depression, Insomnia, ADHD, Gambling Addiction, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Tics, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. However, my main areas of specialization are:

    – Empowering people locked in the trap of intrusive, ruminating, anxious thoughts associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), to reclaim their lives.

    – Equipping individuals suffering with Anxiety Disorders, such as Panic episodes, Social Anxiety, Phobias, and Health/Illness Anxiety with the knowledge and skills to thrive.

    – Consultation to executives, directors, creatives, pastors, couples, parents, and anyone in leadership and management roles regarding optimal communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving.

    MY PHILOSOPHY ABOUT THERAPY

    After over 20 years of training and experience, I may have developed expertise as a therapist — but I believe that you are the expert on yourself. When we collaborate and combine our expertise, incredible learning, growth, and change can happen.

    I enjoy meeting new people, deeply getting to understand their unique challenges and experiences, and helping them navigate challenges they haven’t been able to solve on their own. Anxiety, OCD, or ruminative thoughts are often at the heart of these struggles. My strength is helping people untangle thoughts, old beliefs, and unhelpful patterns that no longer serve them. Inference-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (I-CBT) is an incredible tool for treating OCD and anxious rumination, as it helps people step outside their own thoughts and break free from the cycle of doubt. I’m also passionate about working with individuals who have had previous therapy that didn’t meet their needs and are looking for a different, more effective approach.

    I take an active and directive role in therapy. I will hear what you’re saying, but I’ll also listen for what you may not realize you’re thinking or doing. I’ll help to identify and explore the real nature of issues that may be keeping you stuck, and bring them to light in a way that is direct but safe, making real change possible. Therapy with me is more than just talking—I offer skills, education, direct feedback, and real-world application to create progress that happens not just in our session, but in your everyday life.

    We may lean into anger together. We may shed some tears together. I also hope we will share some laughs and celebrate progress together. Either way, if you bring your honesty and motivation to the work, I’ll always bring my attention, experience, and training. With that combination, I’m optimistic that we can achieve meaningful, positive change. 

    Effective therapy can be a truly sacred process, and I love helping people maximize their potential, meet their goals, improve wellbeing and life satisfaction, and when appropriate, reduce reliance on medication. Beyond working with clients, I am dedicated to consulting, teaching, and supervising other therapists in their clinical development.

    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

    • International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) | Member
    • Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT) | Diplomate
    • California Psychological Association (CPA) | Member
    • Fuller Graduate School of Psychology | Clinical Adjunct Professor
    • USC Keck School of Medicine | Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
    • San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association (SGVPA) | Member of the Board of Directors

    ADVANCED TRAINING

    • Graduate of the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) for OCD through IOCDF
    • Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
    • Graduate of the Practice Training Institute in Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors through Trichotillomania Learning Center (formerly TLC, now BFRB.com)
    • Certified provider for the California Gambling Education and Treatment Services (CalGETS) program
    • Predoctoral Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Trauma Recovery Services at the Loma Linda Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

    • Psy.D., Doctorate of Clinical Psychology | Fuller Graduate School of Psychology | Pasadena, CA
    • M.A. Christian Leadership | Fuller Graduate School of Theology | Pasadena, CA
    • B.A. Psychology, Spanish | Tufts University | Medford, MA

    I practice virtually throughout California, and in our Glendale office. You can contact me at [email protected] or call (818)547-2623 ext. 4.

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