AUTHOR

Joey Pham PhD, LMFT

Licensing & Certifications:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA)
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate (CSAT)
Certified Mindfulness-based Addiction Trauma Therapist (MBATT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing training (EMDR)

Professional Background

Dr. Joey Pham is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist (IO) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). As an IO psychologist, he possesses knowledge derived from his research on job satisfaction and its impact on mental health practitioners. He completed his Ph.D. program in 2018 at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Over the last few years, he also served on the dissertation committee for several students as an advisor to help them complete their own Ph.D. program and research.

As a clinician, Dr. Pham has ten years of experience treating mental illness in the public and private sectors. He works with a wide array of clients and can make significant life differences through his care and attentiveness. He specializes in addiction, trauma, and severe and persistent mental illnesses (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar, psychosis, etc.)

In clinical practice, Dr. Pham utilizes a person-centered approach in conjunction with his training in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based addiction and trauma therapy, positive psychology, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Drawing from his personal life and life challenges, Dr. Pham has a strong compassion for those seeking guidance regarding mental health.

Dr. Joey Pham’s professional objective is to further the field of psychology as a scholar and a practitioner.

Professional Organizations/Associations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Education

M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Hope International University
Ph.D., Business Psychology, the Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Areas of Focus

Joey specializes in addiction and trauma treatment.

Addiction and trauma treatment
Long-term recovery related to substance use, sex, love, and relationship.
Affirming therapy with the LGBTQ+ population.
Severe and persistent mental illnesses including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, etc.

Featured Articles

Fentanyl Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments

Due to its potency and addictive qualities, abusing fentanyl can result in the development of a fentanyl addiction. Symptoms of this condition affect a person both physically and mentally, and may include increased depression, mood swings, or risk of lethal overdose. However, with early intervention and treatment, a person can overcome their addiction.

March 10, 2023

Grief and Depression Connections, Symptoms, and Treatment

Grief & Depression: Connections, Symptoms, & Treatment

Grief is a natural process that humans experience when they react to any loss. Symptoms will vary, but generally, depression follows after events reminding them of their loss or unexpectedly. If these symptoms become prolonged, the person may develop a depressive disorder outside the grieving process, becoming a co-occurring grief disorder.

February 15, 2023

Trauma & Addiction: What’s the Connection?

Trauma and addiction commonly co-occur. Trauma alters brain chemistry and functioning, and trauma survivors may use substances to numb their pain.

April 15, 2024

What Is Relapse? Risk Factors, Treatment & How to Cope

A relapse occurs when individuals return to drug or alcohol use after periods of sobriety. Early signs of relapse may include increased cravings, planning to use, or refusal to seek treatment. Relapse is an expected part of addiction recovery, so knowing what to do when you relapse can help you stay motivated and committed to sobriety.

March 22, 2023

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