Christin Dostalek, MA, BCBA
Christin Dostalek, MA, BCBA (she/her) is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Fielding Graduate University and a clinical psychology extern at California Counseling Clinics. She brings over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, including leadership roles as a Clinical Director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and co-occurring mental health conditions across community-based settings. Christin’s clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), emphasizing values-based action, psychological flexibility, and culturally responsive care. She is particularly interested in working with diverse populations across the lifespan, with a focus on life transitions, identity development, and the intersection of behavioral and psychological health. Christin’s clinical work is further informed by her experience conducting psychodiagnostic assessments and individualized psychotherapy with adolescents and emerging adults. Her research interests center on systemic and cultural factors that shape mental health treatment engagement in underserved communities.
Education:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Florida Institute of Technology
- M.A. Industrial Organizational Psychology, The Chicago School
- B.A. in Psychology, California Polytechnic University
Experience:
- Extern- Assessment, Consultation, & Treatment Pasadena
- Clinical Director & CEO- Change Factors Analysis
- Clinical Director- Behavior Respite in Action, Inc
- Industrial Psychologist Consultant- The Chicago School – ConCise Consulting Center
Common Presenting Issues I Work With:
ADHD, Adoption, Alzheimer’s, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Parenting, Stress, Testing and Evaluation
Types of Therapy:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Age Ranges:
Children (6 to 10)
Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13)
Adults and Older Adults (65+).