Welcome to the new website of Dr. Stephen Diamond, clinical and forensic psychologist. As a licensed psychologist (PSY 11404) in Los Angeles,  I primarily provide psychotherapy for individual adults. I have particular interest in the psychology of creativity, evil, trauma, and spirituality as well as existential life crises. Many of the patients I see are themselves artists or involved in the arts, film industry, music business, etc. Since 1977, I have specialized as a psychotherapist in helping people to deal more constructively with their anxiety, fears, frustration, discouragement, depression, anger, rage, grief, resentment or bitterness, and to live more consciously and creatively in general--whatever their career or role in life.

., and sometimes testify as an expert witness in criminal cases.

I call my unique approach to treatment developed over the past three decades Existential Depth Psychology--a humanistic and psychodynamic synthesis of psychoanalytic, Jungian and existential therapy. I typically see patients once weekly; twice weekly when indicated and economically practical. Psychiatric referral for psychopharmacology is provided when needed as an adjunct to psychotherapy.

As a forensic psychologist for Santa Clara County Superior Court and former member of the Los Angeles County Superior Court Approved Panel of Psychiatrists and Psychologists, for fifteen years I conducted forensic evaluations of criminal defendants in matters regarding insanity, competency, dangerousness etc., consulted with attorneys, and sometimes testified as an expert witness in criminal cases. Currently I provide confidential forensic consultations to private attorneys regarding criminal cases.

I am the author of a book about anger, evil and creativity, as well as various book chapters and articles (see Publications), I write an ongoing blog for Psychology Today called "Evil Deeds."   I also provide clinical supervision and consultation--both in-person and telephonically or online via Skype--to mental health professionals and graduate students in the theory and application of my therapeutic approach and am available for training, presentations as well as personal or didactic psychotherapy. Clinical consultations via Skype to individuals seeking assistance but unable to travel to Los Angeles in person can also be considered when appropriate. 

CLINICAL & FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST