Dr. Carley Decker

Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist

At some point in life, most people experience feeling stuck and struggle navigating through life’s challenges. Although these times can feel overwhelming, I believe they are opportunities to examine one’s life and make meaningful changes. Often it is during our most challenging times that profound gifts can be uncovered.

I approach all of my clients with immediate concern for relieving their current distressing symptoms and resolving their present life problems. I value the importance of understanding the ways in which aspects of one’s developmental experiences and history - and the personal adaptations used to cope with difficult life events - may be influencing one’s current problems, relationships, sense of self and overall emotional well-being. I work to help my clients integrate their past experiences with their current circumstances and also facilitate adaptive coping with practical strategies when helpful.

Psychodynamic therapy with a therapist who is a good fit can offer a person the opportunity to understand oneself and make changes at a deeper, more meaningful level. I feel honored to accompany my clients in this transformative process out of pain, dissatisfaction and repeating unhealthy relational patterns and towards healing, personal freedom and fulfilling relationships.

Credentials

Ph.D. in Combined Psychology, emphasis in Clinical Psychology
M.Ed. in Counseling Processes
Certificate: Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Postdoctoral Fellow: Health Psychology, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA
Predoctoral Internship:Health Psychology, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Licensure

Psychologist, California PSY16679

Education

Ph.D. University of California, Santa Barbara
M.Ed. Harvard University
B.A. University of California, Irvine

Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association
California Psychological Association
Orange County Psychological Association
Post Partum Support International

SERVICES

In private practice, I work with young adults and adults - generally on a weekly basis - who are dealing with everyday life problems including relationship issues, stress and anxiety, childhood trauma and life transitions that challenge all of us in each developmental phase.

Some of the typical problems I offer help with include:

Anxiety

Depression

Grief & Loss

Developmental & Stage of Life Transition Struggles
Postpartum Adjustment & Pregnancy Related Issues
Fertility Challenges
Relationship & Attachment Issues
Parenting Challenges
Self Esteem, Identity and Self Image Issues
Dissatisfaction with relationships
Dissatisfaction with work
Lack of meaning in daily life
Difficulty managing and expressing emotions

Enhancing emotional well-being and self-awareness

Services

Contact

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Contact Dr. Decker

Please email Dr. Decker to schedule an initial consultation at drdecker@carleydeckerphd.com . You can also submit the form below.

Dr. Decker will get in touch with you within 48 business hours. You can also feel free to leave a voicemail message at the number below. If for any reason you do not receive a response within 2 business days please reach out again by phone.

1151 Dove Street, Suite 204

Newport Beach, California

92660

Tel: 949-525-2655

drdecker@carleydeckerphd.com