Dr. Xochitl Leevers
Clinical Director / Clinical Psychologist
CA License: PSY31641
Dr. Leevers is a bilingual English/Spanish clinical psychologist who provides an environment that is safe, accepting, and understanding. Her style is collaborative, direct, and empathic. Dr. Leevers provides consultations, counseling, therapy services, psychological evaluations (testing and assessments), and educational workshops. She is also a past guest lecturer for graduate students at Pepperdine University.
Education
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
- Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology, California State University Northridge (CSUN)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology with a concentration in Developmental Disabilities, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Counseling and Therapy
Dr. Leevers specializes in providing counseling and therapy services for children, adolescents, and young adults. She provides parenting support sessions to increase parental knowledge and improve confidence in managing children's emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Family sessions are facilitated by Dr. Leevers to improve communication and deepen relationships.
Dr. Leevers also provides therapy sessions for adults and older adults who may be experiencing various life challenges such as: divorce recovery support, understanding new life roles, job changes, adjustment to college, physical/medical conditions, and/or marital/relationship challenges.
Evaluations: Testing & Assessment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Intellectual Developmental Disorder (Intellectual Disability)
- Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
- Specific Learning Disorder
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
Training & Certifications
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist
- Gottman Bringing Baby Home Program Educator
- Gottman Seven Principles Leader
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), Level 4-Standard
Publication
- Rich, E.C., Roubin, A., & Leevers, X.C. (2013). Therapy groups that work: A scientist-practitioner approach to social skills training for children. Independent Practitioner, 33(3), 90-93.
Dr. Hussah Alkharafi
Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist
CA License: PSY31366
Dr. Hussah Alkharafi is a neuropsychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of adults and older adults facing mental health challenges, as well as medical, neurological, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Education
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
- Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, University of Pittsburg
Training
Dr. Alkharafi the majority of her clinical psychology and neuropsychology training at leading medical centers, including UCLA, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She completed both her internship and neuropsychology postdoctoral fellowship at the West Virginia University School of Medicine.