About Me
Dr. Diane R. Gehart has been a psychotherapist for
over 15 years and training people to become
therapists for 10 years. She is currently an
Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
at California State University, Northridge. She is
also a Faculty Member at the Marburg Institute for
Collaborative Studies in Germany, a post-graduate
training program in systemic and postmodern
psychotherapies, and an Associate of the Taos
Institute, a collaborative of professionals from
diverse disciplines specializing in social
constructionist practices. She co-authored
Theory-Based Treatment Planning for Marriage
and Family Therapists (2003), and co-edited
with Harlene Anderson, Collaborative Therapy:
Conversations and Relationships that Make a
Difference (2006). She is an internationally
sought after speaker, having given over 100
workshops to professional and general audiences.
She is on the editorial review boards for several
academic journals as well as community service
boards related to child sexual abuse. She is an
active leader in the field and has served on
numerous state and national boards in the field of
family therapy.
Clinical Specialties
Dr. Gehart presently maintains a private practice in Thousand Oaks, California. She uses a collaborative, strength-based approach, working with clients to identify useful ways to discuss and resolve their concerns. She has a refreshingly warm and down-to-earth presence that makes her easy to talk to.
Her training is extensive, allowing her to provide a wide range of clinical issues, including couples issues, family concerns, child and teen problems, sexual abuse, physical abuse, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, divorce, and remarriage. In addition, she is able to provide training in mindfulness and stress reduction as well as integrate spirituality into psychotherapy for clients who are interested in doing so. She is an Approved Supervisor and Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Publications
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Degrees
Ph.D., Distinguished Graduate, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy Specialization, 1997 St. Mary's, University, San Antonio, Texas. Doctoral program accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education. Dissertation: Client and Therapist Perspectives of Change in Collaborative Language Systems: An Interpretive Ethnography. Internship: Counseling Center, University of Texas, San Antonio. Externship: Collaborative Narratives: Postmodern Theory and Practice, 1995-1996, Houston Galveston Institute, Texas.
M. A., Distinguished Graduate, Mental Health Counseling, 1994, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas.
B. A., Magna Cum Laude, Majors: Psychology and East Asian Studies (Chinese emphasis), 1992, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Professional Licenses and Certifications
Approved Supervisor & Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California #35626
Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas #14071 (inactive status)
Related Links
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Official Website for information about the profession of marriage and family therapy.
Marburger Institut für C-Studien, Marburg, Germany
Post-graduate training in systemic and postmodern therapies in Marburg, Germany. Dr. Gehart teaches regularly at their Summer Academy each year.
Taos Institute
A collaborative of professionals from diverse disciplines, including business, mental health, and education, developing and implementing social constructionist practices.
Clinical Specialties
Dr. Gehart presently maintains a private practice in Thousand Oaks, California. She uses a collaborative, strength-based approach, working with clients to identify useful ways to discuss and resolve their concerns. She has a refreshingly warm and down-to-earth presence that makes her easy to talk to.
Her training is extensive, allowing her to provide a wide range of clinical issues, including couples issues, family concerns, child and teen problems, sexual abuse, physical abuse, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, divorce, and remarriage. In addition, she is able to provide training in mindfulness and stress reduction as well as integrate spirituality into psychotherapy for clients who are interested in doing so. She is an Approved Supervisor and Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Publications
Click Here
Degrees
Ph.D., Distinguished Graduate, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy Specialization, 1997 St. Mary's, University, San Antonio, Texas. Doctoral program accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education. Dissertation: Client and Therapist Perspectives of Change in Collaborative Language Systems: An Interpretive Ethnography. Internship: Counseling Center, University of Texas, San Antonio. Externship: Collaborative Narratives: Postmodern Theory and Practice, 1995-1996, Houston Galveston Institute, Texas.
M. A., Distinguished Graduate, Mental Health Counseling, 1994, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas.
B. A., Magna Cum Laude, Majors: Psychology and East Asian Studies (Chinese emphasis), 1992, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Professional Licenses and Certifications
Approved Supervisor & Clinical Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California #35626
Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas #14071 (inactive status)
Related Links
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Official Website for information about the profession of marriage and family therapy.
Marburger Institut für C-Studien, Marburg, Germany
Post-graduate training in systemic and postmodern therapies in Marburg, Germany. Dr. Gehart teaches regularly at their Summer Academy each year.
Taos Institute
A collaborative of professionals from diverse disciplines, including business, mental health, and education, developing and implementing social constructionist practices.