Berta Davis, Ph.D.
Degrees:
- Ph.D, Psychology, New York University.
- Post-doctoral training, Human Sexuality, U.C.L.A.
- Post -doctoral training in psychodynamic couples therapy, U.C.L.A.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Licensed clinical psychologist (PSY7683) in California.
- Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Supervisor of the American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors & Therapists (AASECT).
- Diplomat and Fellow of American Board of Sexology.
- Certified in hypnotherapy by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
- Provider of continuing education credits for therapists who wish to be certified as sex therapists by AASECT.
Academic Appointment
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA.
- Co-Director of Couple and Sex Therapy Training Program, UCLA..
Professional Affiliations and Honors
Member in good standing of World Association of Sexology, American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, Los Angeles County Psychological Association, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, American Board of Sexology, and American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Board member of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association for twenty years.
Board Member of Los Angles County Psychological Association Foundation Board.
Past President of Los Angeles County Psychological Association.
Recipient of Distinguished Psychologist Award, Los Angeles County Psychological Association.
Recipient of Presidential Citation, Los Angeles Psychological Association.
Areas of Specialization
Over 25 years of experience as teacher, therapist and supervisor in helping individuals and couples cope with the challenging tasks of living.
Other Information:
Dr. Davis has lectured, worked and played throughout Asia and the United States . She understands the deeper meaning of behavior within cultural, familial and personal contexts. Dr. Davis is married and has reared a child, so she understands that life is a juggling act, and all of us drop the ball occasionally.
Former director of the Institute for International Living, Tokyo Japan.