Transforming Lives, One Session at a Time

His clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, psychodynamic therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He is a trained Gottman Method couples therapist and holds expertise in Parent Management Training for families navigating behavioral and developmental challenges with children and adolescents.

Dr. Adamson has extensive experience treating complex trauma and PTSD. He is a nationally recognized expert in virtual reality therapy for trauma, serving as a consultant for VA clinicians across the United States on the Bravemind virtual reality platform — one of the most advanced evidence-based treatments for combat-related PTSD currently in clinical use. He previously served as Associate Medical Director of Psychiatry at Science 37, where he led the development of virtual clinical trials in psychiatry.

His sport and performance psychology practice serves athletes and high-performing adults at every level of competition — from youth and collegiate athletes to elite professionals and high-functioning adults navigating performance demands in sport, business, and life. His work in this area is informed by his own background as a competitive athlete, classical musician, and long-form improv performer — experiences that gave him a firsthand understanding of what it takes to perform under pressure across very different domains.

Dr. Adamson's academic credentials reflect the depth and breadth of his expertise. He holds a B.A. from the University of Georgia, an M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, and an M.S. in Kinesiology with a specialization in Applied Sport Psychology from Adams State University. He has held faculty appointments at USC and Antioch University, conducted clinical research at the Long Beach VA Medical Center, and has taught and supervised the next generation of clinical and sport psychologists throughout his career.

Dr. Adamson sees clients in person in Los Angeles (West LA) and Atlanta (Decatur), and offers telehealth services to clients throughout California and Georgia.

Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in finance. My background in business gave me a clear perspective on what it is I want to do: make a difference helping individuals through everyday life challenges. My experience has given me a unique first-hand perspective when assisting my clients deal with the high-stress nature of our world today. My goal is to empower you to understand yourself more clearly, heal past wounds, and develop the tools needed to live a fulfilling life.

Building trust and connection is key in helping you understand the different ways to move forward. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and individuals navigating the different aspects of life.

My work with clients includes relieving stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-informed treatment, relationship issues, ADHD, life transitions and maintaining a solid work-life balance. I utilize a variety of approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Couple Therapy.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

I work with individuals experiencing anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, chronic dieting, and body dissatisfaction. I incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients process the underlying trauma and shame that often drive disordered eating and negative body image — supporting healing that goes beyond symptom relief. My approach is non-judgmental and collaborative, helping clients build sustainable, values-aligned relationships with food, movement, and self.

For female athletes, I provide therapy for performance anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, and sport-related identity concerns. As a former Division I track and cross-country athlete, I understand firsthand the pressure to balance achievement with well-being. I use EMDR alongside sport and performance psychology principles to help athletes process perfectionism, performance trauma, and identity challenges in and beyond sport.

In couples therapy, I support partners in rebuilding communication, repairing trust, and navigating the relational strain that often accompanies high-achievement pressure, and life transitions. With children and adolescents, I create a warm, developmentally informed space to address anxiety, school stress, social difficulties, and the unique pressures facing young athletes and high-achieving teens.

My work is grounded in a systemic, strengths-based approach — exploring how anxiety, perfectionism, and identity interact with eating, body image, and relationships. Therapy focuses on self-awareness, values clarification, and practical tools for long-term emotional health.

I hold a B.S. in Psychology with minors in Public Health and Chemistry, and an M.S. in Couples and Family Therapy. I offer both in-person and telehealth therapy throughout Los Angeles.
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‍Employed and supervised by Dr. Todd Adamson.

Therapy for children and teens. With younger clients, healing often happens through play and art rather than asking them to explain feelings they can't yet name. I have training in play therapy and art therapy, which give children — and adults who find words insufficient — a safe way to express and work through what they've experienced.

DBT-informed skills for teens and adults. With older teens and adults, I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and draw on DBT-informed skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and steadying relationships that have become strained.

‍Family therapy and parent support. Families are often at the center of this work. When a child is struggling, I help parents move from feeling helpless to feeling equipped — strengthening attachment, repairing communication, and building a home where everyone feels a little more understood.

I work with individuals and families across a range of concerns, including stress and burnout, trauma and PTSD, attachment difficulties, and the distinct experiences of neurodivergent children and adults.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from UC Santa Barbara and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. That blend of humanistic and clinical training shapes how I show up with clients: with curiosity, steady attention, and a real belief in each person's capacity to grow and heal.

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Whether you're a parent worried about your child, a teen who feels unseen, or an adult working through old wounds, I tailor each step to the person in front of me, drawing on creativity, evidence-based tools, and genuine human connection to support change that lasts.

‍Employed and supervised by Dr. Todd Adamson.