Dr. John Pipolo, M.S., M.A., Psy.D.

Dr. John Pipolo, M.S., M.A., PsyD | Postdoctoral Psychological Fellow

John Pipolo, M.S., M.A., PsyD (He/Him), is a postdoctoral fellow at California Counseling Clinics. He earned his doctorate degree from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles and is currently completing his post-doctoral supervised hours toward licensure. John’s therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, understanding, non-judgmental, and is flexible to meet the needs of his clients. His therapeutic approach is largely humanistic and integrative, which draws from various therapeutic orientations including person-centered, gestalt, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and strengths-based. John is also passionate about providing neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental assessments to aid clients to better understanding their learning differences, strengths, limitations, and ways in which they can maximize their potential.

Education: 

• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, LA
• MA, Clinical Psychology, Health EmphasisCalifornia School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, LA
• MS, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health CounselingCalifornia State University Fresno
• B.A. in Psychology, California State University Channel Islands

Experience:

• Doctoral Intern, Idaho Psychology Internship Consortium, Boise State University Counseling Services
• Extern, Southern California Healthy Aging and Rehabilitation
• Extern, Elderly Behavioral Wellness Services
• Extern, Whittier College Student Counseling Center
• Extern, Horizon View Mental Health Rehabilitation Center
• Trainee, Disabled Student Services, Ventura College
• Trainee, Rehabilitation Counseling, Department of Rehabilitation
• Trainee, Workability IV, California State University, Fresno

Common Presenting Issues I Work With: 

Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Neurodiversity, Trauma and PTSD, Life transition and adjustment issues, Behavioral Management, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, Self-Esteem, Stress, Codependency, Racial Identity, LGBTQ+ and other diverse identities, Sleep Issues, Men’s Issues, Sports Performance,

Types of Therapy: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialecticl Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
• Person Centered
• Gestalt
• Solution Focused

Age Ranges:

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults, and Older Adults (65+)