Dr. Nanette Defuentes, PhD

Dr. Nanette Defuentes, PhD

Psychologist
CA
Dr. Nanette de Fuentes received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology – Los Angeles, a program accredited by the American Psychological Association. She is a bi-cultural, English and Spanish-speaking licensed psychologist in private practice in Glendale, California, providing individual, couple, and family therapy. She specializes in sexual abuse and trauma recovery, substance abuse and sexual compulsive disorders treatment, and integrating spirituality in therapy. She is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, where she was the Director of Behavioral Science for the California Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. de Fuentes has worked for almost 30 years in the substance abuse recovery field and with adult children of alcoholics. She served on the California State Advisory Board for Alcohol-Related Problems from 1980 to 1983, one of the youngest members appointed by the state senate. In the 1970s, she developed and ran one of the nation's first treatment programs for teenagers with alcohol problems. She has also worked in community, corporate, and educational settings developing employee assistance programs and frequently addresses civic and community groups, medical associations, and scholarly societies on a variety of mental health topics. Dr. de Fuentes was the first Hispanic psychologist to serve on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, the largest county psychological association in the nation. She has received recognition for her community service from the California State Senate, the California Governor's office, and the Los Angeles City Council. In 1988, the California School of Professional Psychology, L.A., honored her as Alumni of the Year.

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About Dr. Nanette Defuentes

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Dr. Nanette Defuentes

Dr. Nanette de Fuentes received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology – Los Angeles, a program accredited by the American Psychological Association. She is a bi-cultural, English and Spanish-speaking licensed psychologist in private practice in Glendale, California, providing individual, couple, and family therapy. She specializes in sexual abuse and trauma recovery, substance abuse and sexual compulsive disorders treatment, and integrating spirituality in therapy. She is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, where she was the Director of Behavioral Science for the California Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. de Fuentes has worked for almost 30 years in the substance abuse recovery field and with adult children of alcoholics. She served on the California State Advisory Board for Alcohol-Related Problems from 1980 to 1983, one of the youngest members appointed by the state senate. In the 1970s, she developed and ran one of the nation's first treatment programs for teenagers with alcohol problems. She has also worked in community, corporate, and educational settings developing employee assistance programs and frequently addresses civic and community groups, medical associations, and scholarly societies on a variety of mental health topics. Dr. de Fuentes was the first Hispanic psychologist to serve on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, the largest county psychological association in the nation. She has received recognition for her community service from the California State Senate, the California Governor's office, and the Los Angeles City Council. In 1988, the California School of Professional Psychology, L.A., honored her as Alumni of the Year.

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Areas of expertise

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Depression
Depression

Other popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychiatry Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Alliant International University, PhD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1720011885

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What languages does Dr. Nanette Defuentes speak?

Dr. Nanette Defuentes speaks English and Spanish.

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