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doctorhazen@yahoo.com

Clinical Psychologist

Currently I work with adults via teletherapy and older adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities receiving both short term rehabilitation, and long-term care. In this capacity I travel to various facilities where I provide individual weekly therapy while collaborating with Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, Registered Nurses, CNA's and Physicians. In my home office teletherapy allows me to see adults dealing with acute and ongoing medical conditions and chronic pain, as well as individuals dealing with mood disorders, life transitions, substance abuse and dependence, post incarceration, relationship challenges, grief, loss, bereavement, trauma and PTSD. I enjoy learning about the client's spiritual beliefs and practices to enhance their growth, insight and forward movement in therapy. Prior to becoming a clinical psychologist I worked as a Learning Specialist helping children, teens and adults understand and better manage their learning differences, ADHD and organizational abilities.

In every session I strive to create a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere where compassion, empathy and acceptance allow clients to discuss feelings, memories, thoughts and ideas working toward their treatment goals at a pace designed to meet their individual needs. I encourage humor, art therapy, reading, mindfulness, physical exercise (if possible) "homework assignments" and journaling when appropriate and efficacious.

Special interests and expertise include knowledge of experience working, living and worshipping in Black and Hispanic cultures; spirituality, medical conditions and treatments, sex trafficking, intimate partner violence and post-incarceration therapy.

New Creations Psychotherapy offers mobile therapy services and ADHD coaching in your home or office in Oakland and neighboring towns, as well as video sessions.

I have lived and worked primarily in the Black community for over 4 decades and am also culturally fluent in Hispanic--specifically Mexican--culture. I live with my 2 rescue dogs in East Oakland where I participate in community service through supporting, engaging and providing resources for at-risk youth and unhoused people and serving homemade food and doggie treats for those with pets. My passion is dog rescue, dog care and training.

My spiritual practice is best described as Progressive Christian, but I am also familiar with the core principles and practices of other religious and spiritual beliefs.

Psychologist

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2010

CA

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Wright Institute, Berkeley CA

Psy.D., M.Ed., M.A.

2004

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