Psychologist

Specializations: Psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, and anger management

Years in Practice: 10

Education/Training:

Bachelors: The Ohio State University, 2002

Doctorate: Argosy University, 2007

Internship: Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, 2007 General Psychiatry, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, 1998

Dr. McCormick provides counseling for adults and psychological assessments for all ages. Dr. McCormick utilizes Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Object Relations therapies, as well as Psycho-education to assist his clients. His psychological assessments focus on the following: Intellectual, Personality, Diagnostic, and Competency. Dr. McCormick has always had a strong desire to help others, who felt lost and out of place. Being able to see a client grow in therapy brings ultimate joy to his work.

General Psychiatrist

Years in Practice: 4

Education/Training

Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma, BS

Medical: University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, 2012

Residency: General Psychiatry, Griffin Memorial Hospital, 2016

Affiliations: Phi Betta Kappa Society

Dr. Scoggin performs diagnostic reviews and medication management. As a General Psychiatrist, Dr. Scoggin is skilled with a vast mastery of mental health knowledge and has  taken her expertise oversees to countries such as Uganda and headed initiatives in women’s heath and community development. Not only is Dr. Scoggin a member of the oldest and most prestigious honor society, a published researcher on auditory information extraction, she is also an avid traveler and volleyball player.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Specializations:  Trauma, Anxiety, and Developing Emotional Intelligence

Years in Practice: 6

Education/Training

Bachelors:  University of California, Santa Barbara,

Masters:  Cal State Los Angeles, 2012

My goal is to ensure that each person I meet with will understand their behavioral health condition and identify techniques to be successful in overcoming any impairments. Often times when facing challenges with our emotional health, we become convinced that we are hopeless. While no amount of therapy can change someone’s lived experiences, in therapy we work to understand the meaning of these events and provide you with tools to determine the direction you want your life to take. Our sessions will include theoretical techniques and literature, while including practical solutions that can be used in everyday situations. I would love to assist you in taking the first step in a journey to improve the quality of your life and/or relationships.

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Specializations: Anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and teaching parenting skills

Years in Practice: 3.5

Education/Training:

Bachelors: Cal State San Bernardino, 1995

Masters: National University, 1999

Professional Affiliations: CAMFT & AAMFT

Ms. Hynds’s goal is to help her clients uncover their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. We can also change the distortions in our thinking in order to improve anxiety and self-esteem. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, Kellie will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding her clients back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, Kellie looks forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Specialty: General Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Sub-specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Years in Practice: 19

Education/Training:

Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley, BA

Medical: Howard University College of Medicine, 1994

Residency: General Psychiatry, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, 1998

Fellowship: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, 2000

Board Certification: Psychiatry & Neurology – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Professional Affiliations: Vines Medical Society, National Medical Association, Network of Ethnic Physicians

Dr. Kotomori performs diagnostic interviews and medication management. As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, he is an expert in diagnosis and treatment of disorders in toddlers to adults. Dr. Kotomori has a great deal of experience with Cultural Issues and how they may affect the presentation, course and treatment of psychiatric conditions. Dr. Kotomori believes in using medications efficiently and effectively to address psychiatric disorders. He emphasizes patient education and other proven therapeutic interventions equally to achieve symptom resolution, increase insight and promote general health and contentment.