About Dr. Beckman

I am a clinical psychologist with experience working with individuals and couples in private practice since 1994. My educational background and training has been broad and diverse, and I have knowledge across a range of psychological theories of development, psychopathology and treatment. In my approach, I draw from many schools of thought including psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, feminist, biopsychosocial, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness. This provides me with a broad foundation upon which to understand your specific concerns, and informs me in considering the treatment approaches that would best suit you.

In addition to my experience working in private practice, I have also worked in an outpatient mental health center, in a large medical center, in inpatient mental health hospitals and in a neurological rehabilitation center. I engage in ongoing professional consultation with colleagues as a part of my ongoing professional education.

Credentials

Education:

Post Graduate training in Psychoanalysis, Seattle Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, 1997-2002

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 1992

Master of Science, Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 1989

Bachelor of Science in Zoology, University of California, Davis, 1984

I am a licensed psychologist in the State of Washington.

Professional Affiliations:

American Psychological Association

Washington State Psychological Association

As a clinical psychologist and member of the American Psychological Association, I am bound by and adhere to the ethical code established by the American Psychological Association, and by the Laws of Washington State governing Psychologists.