Gitu Bhatia, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY18274)

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Westwood office: 520 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste 305

Los Angeles, CA 90049

Woodland Hills office: 20700 Ventura Blvd., Ste 203

Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Telephone: (310) 476-6040

Fax: (310) 476-6165

Email: gitub@usa.net

Website: www.gitubhatia.com

 

 

Dr. Bhatia has extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families. She provides psychotherapy, parent training, psychological assessments, mediation and collaborative law. Besides her private practice, she is an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Psychology at Pepperdine University.  She also enjoys teaching and has conducted trainings for therapists, teachers, and parents on several subjects related to human development and issues of diversity. Dr. Bhatia co-chairs the Los Angeles County Psychological Association’s Diversity Committee.

 

Dr. Bhatia has been actively involved in the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association and served as a member of the Board of Directors for 4years. She has been trained as a divorce coach and child specialist. Having worked as a family mediator for the Superior Court of Los Angeles for over 10 years, Dr. Bhatia has worked passionately to make the process of divorce, for the children and families, as humane and as emotionally safe as possible.


EDUCATION

Doctor of Psychology (2000)
Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Pepperdine University

            Master of Science, Counseling and Guidance (1985)

            Outstanding Graduate Student Award -1985

            Graduate Dean’s List of University Scholars and Artists-1985

            Pupil Personnel Services Clear Credential, CA.  1985-present

            Graduate School of Educational Psychology

California State University Long Beach

 

Bachelor of Education (1981)

Bachelor of Science - Child Development (1980)

Lady Irwin College , University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.


PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

 

August 2002 – Present: Private Practice

 

May 2003 – Present: Adjunct Faculty

Graduate School of Education & Psychology

Pepperdine University, CA

 

October 2000 – July 2002: Staff Psychologist

Child and Family Guidance Center, Northridge, CA

 

September 1999 - August 2000: Psychology Intern

                Child and Family Guidance Center, Northridge, CA

 

September 1998 -August 1999:  Psychology Practicum Student

                St. John’s Hospital Child and Family Development Center

 

September 1997 - August 1998:  Psychology Extern

San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic

Family Stress Center

 

October 1996 - August 1998:  Doctoral Trainee

Pepperdine University Clinic, West LA

  

June 1985 - August 1996:  Senior Family Mediator As-needed

Family Mediation and Conciliation Service of Los Angeles

Superior Court of Los Angeles

 

September 1984 - May 1985: Family Mediator-Intern

Family Mediation and Conciliation Service of Los Angeles

Superior Court of Los Angeles

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Dr. Bhatia has been an active member and served in significant ways in the organizations listed below. She has made educational presentations at annual events of each of these organizations. She is currently co-chairing the Diversity Committee of LACPA and served as a member of the board of directors of LACFLA for 4 years.

California Psychological Association (CPA)
Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)
Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA)