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Dr. Gina Atencio-MacLean is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has a private practice in San Juan Capistrano, California. She specializes in working with children, adolescents and their parents to create practical solutions to a range of behavioral and emotional problems. Her warm, engaging, and empathic approach allow her to create strong therapeutic bonds with the clients and families she serves.
Dr. Atencio-MacLean utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to treatment. CBT has been extensively researched and is considered the “gold standard” in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders. As a therapist and a scholar, Dr. Atencio-MacLean believes strongly in providing treatment that not only has strong research support but is also practical, active, and goal-directed. Through compassionate and collaborative treatment style, she hopes to create a safe place where clients are able to make lasting, meaningful change in their lives. Dr. Atencio-MacLean believes in focusing on client strengths and building upon those in treatment.
Dr. Atencio-MacLean earned her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific University and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Pacific Clinics, both of which are accredited by the American Psychological Association. She completed clinical training in the outpatient, intensive inpatient, school-based, and forensic settings while working with clients from ages 4 to 90+ with diagnoses ranging from anxiety and depression to psychotic spectrum disorders. Her research interests include child trauma and the impact of traumatic experiences across the lifespan. In addition to her work as a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Atencio-MacLean has worked as an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University, teaching and providing clinical training at the doctorate level. She lives in South Orange County, California with her husband, young son, and their two Golden Retrieves, Max and Sully.
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