Dr. Atallah is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY26225) with more than 15 years of experience providing therapy for a variety of psychiatric concerns. While she has experience treating a wide range of problems, Dr. Atallah is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert, and has particular specialties in perinatal mental health (pregnancy through postpartum for parents of all genders), obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders (health anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, phobias, etc.), school refusal, depression, anger, stress management, and difficult life transitions. Dr. Atallah provides therapy to children, teens, adults, and older adults.
Dr. Atallah is actively involved in the community and engages in regular professional development and consultation. She is certified by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT) as a Diplomate. A-CBT is one of the only certifying organizations that evaluates clinician's skills in CBT and awards certification based on performance and knowledge. Dr. Atallah is in the process of obtaining her certification in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. She is also involved in the Orange County Psychological Association, and was the President of OCPA in 2016.
