Suzanne Best Is a Clinical Psychologist Licensed in Oregon and Washington with Over 20 Years' Experience Providing Forensic Services, Psychotherapy, and Instruction with Extensive Expertise in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Other Trauma Related Conditions.
After a decade of developing and directing research with combat veterans, first responders, and civilian trauma survivors at the University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Medical Center, I relocated to Portland, Oregon where I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of individuals exposed to trauma, in addition to continued research, writing, and teaching.
After a decade of developing and directing research with combat veterans, first responders, and civilian trauma survivors at the University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Medical Center, I relocated to Portland, Oregon where I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of individuals exposed to trauma, in addition to continued research, writing, and teaching.
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I conduct in-depth psychological evaluations and offer attorney consultation and expert witness services in criminal, civil, immigration, employment, and disability cases. As a scientist-practitioner, I rely upon my research training to direct my inquiry into the topics relevant to each case, while my clinical experience informs my diagnostic decision-making.
I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and associated conditions. My approach to treatment is cognitive-behavioral which research has shown to be the most effective technique for addressing problems related to trauma, anxiety, and depression.
In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the emphasis is on helping the client to identify negative or unhealthy thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical skills and strategies to help them deal with the difficulties they are experiencing.Understanding the nature and causes of your symptoms is key to identifying and managing them.
In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the emphasis is on helping the client to identify negative or unhealthy thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical skills and strategies to help them deal with the difficulties they are experiencing.Understanding the nature and causes of your symptoms is key to identifying and managing them.
Based on over two decades of research and clinical experience, I have written extensively on the unique issues impacting veterans and first responders and am regularly called upon to speak to military and law enforcement organizations and those who serve them.
I have developed, directed and consulted on numerous private and federally funded research studies of veterans and first responders with a particular emphasis on developing and evaluating effective treatments for combat and duty-related PTSD.Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans and Their Families http://www.courageafterfire.com/.
I have developed, directed and consulted on numerous private and federally funded research studies of veterans and first responders with a particular emphasis on developing and evaluating effective treatments for combat and duty-related PTSD.Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans and Their Families http://www.courageafterfire.com/.
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