Deborah Stote, Phd

History

I received my B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, focusing on the neurobiological bases of behavior. I completed my clinical training within the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. I have worked in behavioral health for over 20 years, both in institutional settings and in my private practice in Austin, Texas. I have served on the faculty at UCLA and The University of Texas, Austin and am actively involved in research. I am licensed in both Texas and California. Consultant, Austin Recovery Residential Treatment for Substance Dependence, Austin, Texas Faculty, Department of Psychology, UCLA Faculty, Department of Psychology, University of Texas, Austin Society/Professional Memberships: Society for Neuroscience American Psychological Association Association for Psychological Science Pavlovian Society

Specialties

My practice focuses on issues related to chronic stress, anxiety, sexual addiction, substance and process addictions, including treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, 12-Step facilitation, stress management, dual-diagnosis management, and acute and chronic pain management while in recovery. Certified Sex Addiction Therapy Sexual addiction is a complex disorder. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate, I am completing training over the course of a year followed by supervision with a CSAT Supervisor. CSAT's are experts in providing sexual addiction therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Do you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting the type of sleep that makes you feel rested? We offer cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (known as CBT-I) that can help you identify and improve the thoughts and behaviors that interfere with a good night's sleep. Call today and make an appointment to begin getting the sleep you need and deserve! Chronic Stress Stress manifests in a variety of symptoms including depression, anxiety, nervousness, fatigue, illness, insomnia, feelings of overload, and crying spells. I will take a complete inventory of overall stress load, formulate a treatment plan, and coach you to implement that plan in your daily life. Anxiety Disorders I also treat adult anxiety disorders. Please visit my page for more information.