Hope and Healing for Survivors

Stacey R. Pinatelli, PsyD, received her PsyD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Emeryville, CA. She completed her internship in clinical psychology at VA Northern California Health Care System, East Bay. She has clinical experience working with a diverse population of clients including veterans, adolescents, female trauma survivors, and clients experiencing learning difficulties requesting a neuropsychological assessmentPinatelli's work with veterans and female trauma survivors has provided her with a strong foundation evaluating and treating clients with simple and complex PTSD and comorbid psychiatric difficulties, as well as experience utilizing exposure-based treatment. She is involved in a study that implements hybrid protocols of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), ACT and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and ACT and written exposure therapy for PTSD symptoms, comorbid anxiety, depression, stress, psychological flexibility, state arousal and valence, values-based living, and interpersonal functioning. She is an active member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), and has been an AmeriCorps Member-Corporation for National and Community Service in her past clinical services

Through education, reassurance, validation, and exercises that raise awareness and teach powerful skills, Hope and Healing for Survivors offers survivors concrete guidance and hope. Stacey Pinatelli's workbook is grounded, compassionate, and empowering.