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Overall rating
5.00
About Dr. Deanna Dow
Focus areas
Anxiety
Autism
Mood Disorders
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Compassion Focused
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Deanna Dow
Dr. Deanna Dow is the founder and clinical director of Spectrum Psych LA. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families through assessment, intervention, educational, and research programs. Dr. Dow earned her PhD and Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University. She also completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan and post-baccalaureate training at the University of North Carolina. She specializes in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and has trained with leading experts across the country, contributing to research related to early detection and diagnosis of autism, parent-implemented treatment strategies, and co-occurring disorders including anxiety and depression. She holds a part-time clinical faculty position at UCLA with the PEERS® Clinic in addition to running her practice. At UCLA, she previously worked in Dr. Catherine Lord’s research lab on the development of the Brief Observation of Symptoms of Autism (BOSA), in the Child and Adult Neurodevelopmental (CAN) Clinic, Parent Training Program, JASPER Baby Bears intervention study, Family STAR (Stress Trauma and Resilience) Clinic, ABC Child Partial Hospitalization Program, Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Inpatient Service.
Dr. Dow is originally from Michigan and moved to California in 2017. She lives in Santa Monica with her husband, three children, and golden retriever mix, Logan. Favorite weekend activities include trips to the beach, bike rides, hiking, and exploring new areas of Los Angeles!
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Superbills provided upon request
Popular visit reasons
Agoraphobia
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Office location
Dr. Deanna Dow, PhD, LCP also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Education and training
- Florida State University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- University of Michigan (Bachelor's)
- University of North Carolina (Post-baccalaureate)
- Florida State University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
- University of California, Los Angeles, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior (Clinical Predoctoral Internship)
- University of California, Los Angeles, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior (Postdoctoral Fellowship)
Awards and publications
- Dow, D., Holbrook, A., Toolan, C., McDonald, N., Sterrett, K., Rosen, N., Kim, S.H., & Lord, C. (2021). The Brief Observation of Symptoms of Autism (BOSA): Development of a new adapted assessment measure for remote telehealth administration through COVID-19 and beyond. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
- Dow, D. & Laugeson, E. (2020). Social skills treatment for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder. In L. Hecker & R. Bedard (Series Ed.). A Spectrum of Solutions for Clients with Autism: Treatment for Adolescents and Adults.
- Dow, D., Day, T. N., Kutta, T. J., Nottke, C. & Wetherby, A. M. (2020). Screening for autism spectrum disorder in a naturalistic home setting using the systematic observation of red flags (SORF) at 18–24?months. Autism Research, 13, 122–133.
- Hooker, J. L., Dow, D., Morgan, L., Schatschneider, C., & Wetherby, A. M. (2019). Psychometric analysis of the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised using confirmatory factor analysis in children with autism. Autism Research, 12, 1399-1410.
- Dow, D., Guthrie, W., Stronach, S. & Wetherby, A. M. (2016). Psychometric Analysis of the Systematic Observation of Red Flags (SORF) for Autism Spectrum Disorder in 18-24 Month Old Toddlers. Autism, 21(3), 301-309.
NPI number
1003341314
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Which hospital is Dr. Deanna Dow affiliated with?
Dr. Deanna Dow is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Deanna Dow work with?
Dr. Deanna Dow works with Spectrum Psych LA.
Where is Dr. Deanna Dow's office located?
Dr. Deanna Dow has 2 office locations in Los Angeles, view full addresses on Dr. Dow's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Deanna Dow?
Dr. Deanna Dow frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Deanna Dow on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Deanna Dow speak?
Dr. Deanna Dow speaks English.