David Bricker Livingston LMFT
Experienced psychotherapist competent with diverse client populations. Strengths include: Ability to motivate, structure and strategize individuals and couples to achieve defined goals.
“The relationship between Mental health and Substance abuse is
extensive. I feel that very few people get the type of care, understanding,
and treatment needed around their unwanted substance use. Once an
individual is detoxed from a substance they need an experienced therapist
to help them understand the factors causing the compulsivity or feeling
stuck – the causes can very greatly and are often minimized or not
recognized. such as; Sleep problems, chronic pain, persistent anxiety or
depression, fluctuations in mood, or even an inability to relax given
unending demands and responsibilities – all of these conditions and many
more can drive unwanted chemical dependency.”David B. Livingston
Current Positions
- 1995 – Present
- Psychotherapist – Private Practice
- Manage private practice of 30 to 40 weekly clients, psychotherapy for individuals, couples, children and families.
- Perform in-depth diagnostic assessment of new clients.
- Maintain progress notes and provide appropriate documentation when necessary for insurance, court ordered clientele and worker’s compensation cases.
- Collaborate with other psychotherapists and medical specialists on treatment planning, medication issues, and hospitalization.
- Provide weekly clinical supervision to M.F.T. Interns.
- Psychotherapist – Private Practice
- 1999 – Present
- Consulting Psychotherapist – AAMOD and Domus Retreat
- Perform counseling for individuals after Waismann Method for dependency to opiates and pain medications.
- Create individualized treatment plans utilizing medical professionals and community services.
- Teach meditation and stress management techniques to individuals with chronic pain.
- Consulting Psychotherapist – AAMOD and Domus Retreat
- 1996 – Present
- Psychotherapist – Care Associates
- Responsibilities are the same as listed above.
- Psychotherapist – Care Associates
Past Positions
- 1994-1996
- Staff Counselor – The Center for Individual and Family Counseling
- Provided weekly psychotherapy for individuals, couples, children and families.
- Performed in depth intake and diagnostic assessment of new clients.
- Staff Counselor – The Center for Individual and Family Counseling
- 1994-1995
- Case Manager – Drake Institute of Behavioral Medicine
- Treated stress related problems using Bio-feedback and Cognitive – Behavioral techniques. Focusing on the treatment of ADHD in children, teenagers, and adults.
- Case Manager – Drake Institute of Behavioral Medicine
Education
- 2002
- Postgraduate
- Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies Post-Graduate Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certification
- Postgraduate
- 1995
- M.A. Clinical Psychology
- Antioch University Los Angeles, California
- M.A. Clinical Psychology
- 1985
- B.A. Degree History Major, Business Minor
- University of California Los Angeles
- B.A. Degree History Major, Business Minor
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