Welcome to my website!  I hope to answer a few basic questions about myself and the services I provide. I invite you to contact me with any additional questions you may have.

I am a Psychologist practicing in Benicia, CA.  I have been licensed to practice psychology in the state of California for twenty years.  I provide psychotherapy to children and adults of all ages and for a variety of issues and problems. Since each person I meet is unique, the way we work together will be very individualized. Because I respect your unique background and sensitivities, I have sought out a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques which have been proven to be effective and safe.

Psychotherapy. I am trained and experienced in conventional "talk therapy" in which your concerns are discussed in light of your personal history, current circumstances, and personal resources - all of which are then brought together toward problem resolution.

Child and Family Therapy. Children often respond best to play therapy because play really is the language of children.  While engaging them in games or fantasy play, I am able to address their problems in a non-threatening, fun, and effective way. Most children also benefit from some direct discussion of their problems both individually and in the context of family meetings.  Parent sessions are always an important part of my work with your child.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapy method which is excellent for addressing long-standing problems with which you may feel very "stuck", and with acute trauma.  EMDR works with areas of the brain which are not always accessible through talking.  I have been working with EMDR for almost twenty years and was trained by its originator, Dr. Francine Shapiro.  EMDR is appropriate for children and adults.

Neurofeedback. I added Neurofeedback therapy to my practise in 2002 after learning about its effectiveness with treating a broad range of problems.  Neurofeedback often provides relatively rapid and more effective results than other forms of therapy.  Please click on the Neurofeedback page for more information. 

"Dr. Altman is one of the foremost professionals in our community.  She has a gift for making her clients comfortable while really getting the problems solved!"  - Dr. Lowell Cooper, Psychologist and Professor of Psychology

"I highly recommend Dr. Altman for psychotherapy and neurofeedback.  She is so caring and skilled at helping both adults and children.  I often refer both friends and clients to her for help."  - Ann Clarkson, MFT Therapist