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Dr. Soffia Palsdottir, PsyD

Dr. Soffia Palsdottir, PsyD

Psychologist
1745 S Alma School Rd, Ste 145, Mesa, AZ
Dr. Soffia Palsdottir is currently the chief psychologist at Mental Health Center of America, developing clinical services, supervising mental health professionals, and conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for general mental health concerns. Dr. Palsdottir’s work specializes in adult and adolescent psychotherapy, anxiety, trauma, depression, stress management, interpersonal conflict and management, chronic medical illness, psycho-oncology, physician burnout and compassion fatigue. Dr. Palsdottir has a strong interest in the psychological impact of illness, adjustment to illness, impact of stress and lifestyle choices such as poor diet and lack of exercise on wellbeing, nutritional psychiatry and the mind body connection. She approaches therapy from a psychodynamic perspective and integrates other techniques such as mindfulness-based interventions, existential and cognitive-behavioral into treatment as appropriate. Dr. Soffia Palsdottir is a licensed clinical psychologist. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Iceland. She obtained a master’s degree in clinical psychology at Arizona School of Professional Psychology and a PsyD in clinical psychology from the same university. Dr. Palsdottir completed her doctoral internship at Southwest Behavioral & Health and post-doctoral fellowship through the Arizona Psychology Training Consortium at A Better Today Recovery Services. Dr. Soffia Palsdottir has experience working in inpatient psychiatric care, community mental health, psychological assessment, and substance abuse treatment. She was a faculty associate at the School of Social Work at Arizona State University where she taught classes in Mindfulness. In 2017 she joined Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Psycho Oncology Section of Division of Onco Medicine.
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Soffia Palsdottir

Clientele seen

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

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Soffia Palsdottir

Dr. Soffia Palsdottir is currently the chief psychologist at Mental Health Center of America, developing clinical services, supervising mental health professionals, and conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for general mental health concerns. Dr. Palsdottir’s work specializes in adult and adolescent psychotherapy, anxiety, trauma, depression, stress management, interpersonal conflict and management, chronic medical illness, psycho-oncology, physician burnout and compassion fatigue. Dr. Palsdottir has a strong interest in the psychological impact of illness, adjustment to illness, impact of stress and lifestyle choices such as poor diet and lack of exercise on wellbeing, nutritional psychiatry and the mind body connection. She approaches therapy from a psychodynamic perspective and integrates other techniques such as mindfulness-based interventions, existential and cognitive-behavioral into treatment as appropriate. Dr. Soffia Palsdottir is a licensed clinical psychologist. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Iceland. She obtained a master’s degree in clinical psychology at Arizona School of Professional Psychology and a PsyD in clinical psychology from the same university. Dr. Palsdottir completed her doctoral internship at Southwest Behavioral & Health and post-doctoral fellowship through the Arizona Psychology Training Consortium at A Better Today Recovery Services. Dr. Soffia Palsdottir has experience working in inpatient psychiatric care, community mental health, psychological assessment, and substance abuse treatment. She was a faculty associate at the School of Social Work at Arizona State University where she taught classes in Mindfulness. In 2017 she joined Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Psycho Oncology Section of Division of Onco Medicine.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders

Other popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Depression
New Patient Visit

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Mental Health Center of America (1 of 2)
1745 S Alma School Rd, Ste 145, Mesa, AZ 85210
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Mental Health Center of America (2 of 2)
7600 N 15th St, Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85020
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Education and background

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Education and training

  • Midwestern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • Arizona School of Professional Psychology, Master's in Clinical Psychology
  • University of Iceland (Bachelor's)
  • Southwest Behavioral & Health (Internship)
  • Arizona Psychology Training Consortium (Post-Doctoral Fellowship)

NPI number

1073050456

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5.00
Wait time
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Bedside manner
5.00
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Soffia Palsdottir?

Dr. Soffia Palsdottir frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Soffia Palsdottir on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Soffia Palsdottir speak?

Dr. Soffia Palsdottir speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Soffia Palsdottir in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Dr. Soffia Palsdottir. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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