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Summary
- Dr. Jayson L. Mystkowski received a Ph.D. from UCLA’s Clinical Psychology program in 2003 and a B.A. Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in Psychology, with Departmental Honors, from Northwestern University in 1997. At UCLA, where he has been a Clinical Professor for over 15yrs in their Psychology Clinic, Dr. Mystkowski acquired a strong foundation in applying behavior theories to the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders while working with Dr. Michelle Craske and has published several papers on this topic. His clinical training is diverse, with time spent on anxiety treatment studies at UCLA, practicum and post-doctoral training at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital System, and an APA-accredited internship at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). After 15yrs as a licensed clinical psychologist and the Associate Clinical Director at Cognitive Behavior Associates in Beverly Hills, Dr. Mystkowski founded Cognitive Behavior Health Partners in 2019. Dr. Mystkowski is licensed in CA (#20077) and CT (#4416).
While trained as a generalist, Dr. Mystkowski mainly practices within a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) framework, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), specializing in the treatment of adults with anxiety and mood disorders, relational problems, and phase of life transitions. In addition, he has training in the psychological treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), insomnia, and bipolar disorder, as well as an extensive background working with LGBTQ+ clients.
Dr. Mystkowski is Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), certified as a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist.
Certifications & Licensure
- American Board of Professional Psychology Psychologist
- ASPPBAuthority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT: E. Passport Mobility #14145) and a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ)
Professional Memberships
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)Member
- Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT)Diplomate and Certified CBT Therapist
- American Psychological Association (APA)Member
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)Member
- International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)Member
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 56 citationsChallenges to the traditional exposure paradigm: Variability in exposure therapy for contamination fearsKatharina Kircanski, Arezou Mortazavi, Natalie Castriotta, Aaron Baker, Jayson L. Mystkowski
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. 2012-06-01 - 73 citationsDoes Habituation Matter? Emotional Processing Theory and Exposure Therapy for AcrophobiaAaron Baker, Jayson L. Mystkowski, Najwa C. Culver, Rena Yi, Arezou Mortazavi
Behaviour Research and Therapy. 2010-11-01 - 789 citationsOptimizing inhibitory learning during exposure therapyMichelle G. Craske, Katharina Kircanski, Moriel Zelikowsky, Jayson L. Mystkowski, Najwa Chowdhury
Behaviour Research and Therapy. 2008-01-01
External Links
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5757 Wilshire Blvd
Ste 439
Los Angeles, CA 90036Phone+1 310-579-9335Fax+1 310-579-9335
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