Ronald B. Brooks, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Ronald B. Brooks is a Clinical Psychologist in Santa Barbara, CA with special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders. As a Clinical Psychologist, Ronald B. Brooks, PhD performs psychological evaluations and creates treatment protocols. Clinical Psychology is the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Psychologists include phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Psychologists include diagnostic observations and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

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  Medical School; Clinical Psychology Training with Post-Doctoral Fellowship

  Northwestern University

Former Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry/Psychology at the University of Southern California and former Lecturer with Continuing Appointment/Director pf Psychology Assessment Clinic at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

• Member of the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association

• Aetna [Aetna Health of California Inc.]

• Medicare