ABOUT US

Professional credentials & affiliations:
State of Arizona Psychologist License #4811
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA Division of Trauma Psychology-Professional Affiliate
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP)
Dr. Farrell is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition to earning her Bachelors, Master of Science, and Doctoral degrees and completing an internship and a post-doctoral residency in Clinical Psychology, she received specialized training under Judith Beck, Ph.D. and A.T. Beck, M.D. at the renown Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. A.T. Beck is considered a pioneer in the treatment of depression and is the founder of Cognitive Therapy, considered to be the gold standard in psychotherapy.
Dr. Farrell specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders, traumatic stress, including post-traumatic stress disorder, and crisis intervention & management.
Additional training & certifications include:
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Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - International Assoc of Trauma Professionals-(IATP)
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Certified Complex Trauma Specialist-Level II - Int'l Assoc of Trauma Professional (IATP)
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Veteran's Administration & National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Clinical Training
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Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist (Traumatology Institute, Toronto, Ontario)
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Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy, Philadelphia, PA
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Neuroscience Certificate for Clinical Practice & Somatic Interventions for Complex Trauma
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AMSR: National Center for Suicide Prevention
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RRSR: American Association of Suicidality, Portland, OR)
Volunteer Work:
The New Song Center for Grieving Children: Group Facilitator (Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ)