Offering Evidenced-Based Treatment for Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress
Rebecca Chandler, DPhil, PsyD, Psychological Services, Inc.
Evidence-Based Telehealth for Trauma, High Stress, and Burnout
Specialized clinical care for high-stress professionals, veterans, and adults navigating major life transitions across California.
About Me
Welcome! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California (PSY 29465) specializing in structured, time-limited, evidence-based treatments for trauma, severe stress, and burnout.
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My approach bridges top-tier academic research with compassionate, practical clinical care. Holding both a PsyD in Clinical Psychology and an academic research DPhil in Psychiatry from the University of Oxford, I bring a rigorous, science-grounded foundation to every session. As a Staff Psychologist and Program Manager on the PTSD Clinical Team with the VA Northern California Healthcare System, I have extensive expertise helping individuals navigate complex trauma, moral injury, and demanding environments.
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Therapy with me is warm, goal-oriented, and collaborative. Rather than endlessly talking in circles, we use focused, proven methods to help you regain clarity under pressure, learn concrete skills, and get back to living the life you want to live.
Education
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from the California School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco
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Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Psychiatry from the University of Oxford, UK
Training
APA-accredited internship at the VA Northern California Healthcare System
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APA-accredited postdoctoral fellowship with a focus on PTSD at the VA Northern California Healthcare System
A Bit About Therapy
Who I Work With Best
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High-Stress Professionals: Managing burnout, workplace moral distress, high pressure, and demanding environments (tech, pharma, medicine, law).
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Veterans, Active Duty & First Responders: Processing operational stress, trauma, moral injury, and military-to-civilian transitions.
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Adults Navigating Life Transitions & Stress: Adapting to major life shifts—career changes, moves, relationship shifts, or health changes—while building resilience and focus.
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Individuals Experiencing Anxiety & Overwhelm: Learning concrete, evidence-based tools to manage panic, chronic worry, insomnia, and feeling constantly on edge.
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Clients Focused on Growth & Healing: Moving past complex trauma, breaking old patterns, and regaining a clear direction to live the life you actually want to live.
Treatments Offered
Evidence-Based Modalities
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I specialize in short-term, highly effective therapies backed by clinical research:
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – Regional Trainer & Quality Rater Provider
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Prolonged Exposure (PE)
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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) – Certified Therapist & Consultant-in-Training
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Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychological Services
Individual Therapy
Getting Started​
Finding a therapist who is the right fit for your goals and style is crucial. To begin, please reach out via phone or email to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. This brief call gives us a chance to discuss what you are looking for, answer your questions, and determine if my practice is the right match for you.
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If we decide to move forward, we will schedule your initial intake session. Prior to your first appointment, you will receive access to a secure, HIPAA-compliant client portal where you can conveniently review treatment policies, complete initial documentation, manage payments, and utilize encrypted messaging.
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Convenient Video Telehealth Across California
​To fit into demanding work and life schedules, I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant individual telehealth sessions for adults (18+) across California.
· Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
· Format: 100% Remote / Video Telehealth
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Payment & Insurance
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In-Network: Lyra Health benefits accepted.
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Out-of-Network: For all other insurance plans, I operate as an out-of-network provider. I provide monthly superbills for you to submit to your insurance company to seek potential reimbursement.
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Getting Started: Contact me to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and ensure we are a great fit.
Privacy and Disclosures
Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate
Under the federal No Surprises Act (45 CFR § 149.610), health care providers are required to inform uninsured, self-pay, or out-of-network patients of their right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for psychotherapy services.
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Your Right to an Estimate: You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare items or services, including psychotherapy.
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Timing: A Good Faith Estimate will be provided in writing at least 1 business day before your scheduled appointment, or upon request before scheduling.
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Dispute Process: If you receive a bill from this practice that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the legal right to dispute the bill.
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Record Keeping: Please save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
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Website Privacy Policy & Communication Limits
Electronic Communications & Protected Health Information (PHI)
Standard website contact forms, unencrypted electronic mail, and text messaging are not secure modes of transmission under federal HIPAA guidelines. Please do not submit confidential or sensitive health/clinical information through the website contact form or via standard email. Once you are established as a client, all clinical messaging and documentation will occur strictly through a encrypted, HIPAA-compliant patient portal.
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Collection of Personal Information
When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect personal details (e.g., your name, email address, phone number, and consultation requests) solely to evaluate service compatibility, schedule consultations, and communicate regarding potential care. Your personal data is strictly confidential and will never be sold, rented, or distributed to third parties.
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Cookies & Site Analytics
This website is hosted on the Wix platform, which utilizes standard cookies and operational scripts to analyze traffic, maintain site security, and optimize user experience. You can modify your internet browser settings at any time to block or notify you of cookie activity.
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Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA) Summary
As a licensed clinical psychologist, your personal health information is protected under federal HIPAA regulation and California privacy laws. Prior to your initial intake session, you will receive a comprehensive copy of the formal Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) via the secure patient portal. This document details your statutory rights regarding access to medical records, confidential communications, and limits of confidentiality under state law.
Resources
Non-Emergency Notice
​Web contact forms, email messages, and voicemails are monitored only during standard business hours and are not intended for emergency communications or crisis care.
In Case of Crisis
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
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Crisis Resources:
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Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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Active duty service members and veterans can call 988 and press 1 (or text 838255) to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.
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General Resources
National Institute of Mental Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National Center for PTSD
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Contact Me
Please reach out and contact me to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone call to see if services are a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
650-420-3996
Note: Submitting this form does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Standard web forms are not fully encrypted; please do not include sensitive clinical details. For information on your right to a Good Faith Estimate and HIPAA privacy practices, please see the Disclosures page.
