Natalie Masson, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist: CA License #PSY-17895

Portrait

Background

Although my first degree was in electrical engineering, I've always felt that psychology was my natural calling. After a brief stint as an engineer, I embarked upon graduate education in psychology at the University of Southern California. I completed a pre-doctoral internship at Yale University then returned to Los Angeles to complete my PhD at USC in 1999. I have been a licensed clinical psychologist in San Diego for the past five years. I spent two years providing counseling for cardiac patients at the Scripps Integrative Medicine Center and I have been practicing privately for the past four years in La Jolla, CA.

Outside the field of psychology, my personal interests that influence my work and reflect my personality include performing arts, dance, athletics, meditation, yoga, breathing, and bodywork. I grew up in a mixed-culture family (Vietnamese/American) and enjoy helping clients who are navigating cultural issues in their families.

Licensing

California Psychology License PSY-17895

Education and Training

2000 - 2001
Kedren Community Mental Health Center, Los Angeles
Post-Doctoral Training. Adult Outpatient Psychotherapy
1998 - 1999
Yale University School of Medicine, Pre-Doctoral Internship. Adult outpatient mental health, community psychology.
1994 - 1999
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Southern California Dissertation/Research Area: Health Behavior, Safer Sex
1987 - 1991
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California