Prof. Dr. Siegfried Preiser Born 1943 in Görlitz/Germany Education 1970 Dr. phil.; 1985 Dr. phil. habil. at University Erlangen-Nürnberg Study of Psychology 1962-1966 at University Erlangen-Nürnberg and Freiburg i.Br. Appointments Since 2010 Rector of the university „Psychologische Hochschule Berlin“ (Berlin School of Psychology) Professor for Psychology of Lifelong Learning 1974 – 2011 Professor for Educational Psychology at Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, head of the teams for further education „Psychology in Organizations“ and „Psychological Health Promotion“ Scientific Interests
My natural curiosity has always driven me to study philosophy and human behavior. When I was growing up in the former Soviet Union, individuality and independence were discouraged. Mental health knowledge was strictly based on books and observation, with no regard for an individual’s unique experience. I knew this was wrong. Although my education was in law and ethics, my desire for an in-depth understanding of human behavior never wavered. The longing for this knowledge and my own acculturation journey in the United States eventually took me to the field of psychology. Today I practice with a philosophy that cherishes and respects each individual and their process. For the past 13 years, I have worked with clients representing the full range of mental health issues, including Depression, Trauma, Anxiety/OCD, difficulty with Grief/Loss, and Personality Struggles. I work with all types of people, from executives to students, and I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds. My office is a safe space where you will never be judged for your beliefs, race, sexual orientation, or lifestyle. I specialize in mood and personality disorders, chief among them anxiety and depression. I offer integrative treatment for trauma and substance abuse. My primary focus is psychological evaluations for learning disabilities, neurocognitive issues, diagnostic clarification, personality, and general functioning. CLINICAL BACKGROUND MASTER’S IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY American School of Professional Psychology - Orange County, California DOCTORATE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY American School of Professional Psychology - Orange County, California (an APA accredited program) CLINICAL TRAINING • Pre-doctoral clinical training completed at Saddleback College’s health center. • Post-doc clinical training completed at an intensive outpatient clinic. PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS • I am an adjunct faculty member at Pepperdine University, where I teach Psychopharmacology and Psychological Assessment. • Along with my practice, I supervise pre-licensed professionals who are collecting hours towards licensure. • I am a founding member of Medens Health, a non-profit mental health care center offering comprehensive mental health care.
Mariam Harris is a Program Director at National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Orange County California. For the past decade, she has been in charge of The Warmline which is one of the largest emotional support lines in the US. Mariam has a PhD in Depth Psychotherapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute and Master’s in Clinical Psychology from American School of Professional Psychology.
Tamar Kerdzaia is a Doctor of Psychology, President of the Georgian Association of Professional Psychologists (GPPA), a member of the Academy of Educational Sciences.Has many years of experience working with various universities. For years he headed the Department of Pedagogical Psychology at the Institute of Psychology; Has participated in many international or local projects; Is the author of dozens of scientific papers.
