Liana Georgoulis, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Liana Georgoulis is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder and clinical director of Coast Psychological Services. With over 12 years of experience, her mission is to provide clients with effective, well-studied, and established treatments that bring about significant improvements in her patients' lives. Her practice provides cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies for adolescents, adults, and couples. Additionally, she provides group therapy for social anxiety, social skills, and assertiveness training. Providing a space where clients feel understood and supported is essential to her work. Dr. Georgoulis also provides clinical supervision to post-doctoral fellows and psychological assistants.

Education

  • PhD, Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
  • BA, Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles

Professional Achievements

  • Specializes in providing treatment for: mood and anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, substance abuse, ADHD, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding, women's health issues, relationship issues, Asperger's disorder, and avoidant, perfectionistic, and dependent personality styles
  • Practices empirically-supported treatments, drawing heavily from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy
  • Started a social anxiety exposure group, involving real-life exposures that help individuals overcome fears of embarrassment and disapproval

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certificate from Board of Psychology, 2012

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