About Dr. Perl

I am a Licensed Psychologist in Berkeley, California. I have been practicing in the Bay Area for over 25 years, and have spent more than 20 of those years in my current Downtown Berkeley office. I have extensive experience providing long-term and time-limited psychotherapy, and have taught, trained, supervised, and mentored countless clinicians. My work has addressed the full spectrum of problems and disorders, with a range of populations in settings such as hospitals, agencies, schools, and businesses. I love what I do, and I am honored to have helped so many people and organizations.

My experience includes years of assessment, coaching, and consultation work. In addition to my private practice, I am a Senior Consultant at the Dilan Consulting Group in San Francisco. In past years, I served as a School Psychologist in the public schools and as a Staff Psychologist at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. I am former Dean and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco, and former Core Faculty at the Wright Institute's doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. I have published articles and presented my work nationally, and have taught a number of psychotherapy courses and professional trainings throughout my career.

In addition to practice and my academic career, I have held leadership and board positions in a number of local, state, and national professional organizations and committees. I was the 2014 President of the Alameda County Psychological Association and served on the board of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology.

I welcome your interest in any aspect of my services or professional experience.

Credentials

• Licensed Psychologist, California (PSY 18500)
• Health Service Psychologist Credential

Education

• Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology
         The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
• Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Psychology
         The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology and Anthropology
         University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Affiliations

• American Psychological Association (APA)
• California Psychological Association (CPA)
• Alameda County Psychological Association (ACPA)
• National Register of Health Service Psychologists
• APA Divisions: 44 (LGBT), 39 (Psychoanalysis), 31 (State Affairs), 13 (Consulting), 10 (Aesthetics/Creativity/Arts)