About Myself
Washington State Psychology License #: 1748

I have 15 years of experience conducting psychotherapy.
I am originally from the Seattle area and have been practicing here since 1992.

Philosophy of Practice I believe in tailoring the therapy to meet each client’s individual needs. I help each client find the path in life that is right for that individual. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including cognitive and behavioral methods but primarily use psychodynamic therapy which helps the client gain self-insight. Being able to stand back from one’s self and gain perspective about one’s personality, choices and actions are important in helping an individual work through issues. I help the client explore what issues from the past or present may be contributing to depression or anxiety. I provide emotional support to help those healing from loss such as death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, loss of one’s health, loss of a job. I help couples rebuild and strengthen relationships through improved communication, insight and the ability to work together.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS CLINICAL FACULTY MEMBER, University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Seattle, WA.
ACTIVE MEDICAL STAFF, Highline Community Hospital, Seattle, WA.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Ph.D., CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. (1992)

M.A., CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. (1988)

B.S., PSYCHOLOGY, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington (1983)

PSYCHOLOGY INTERN, Northport Veterans Administration Medical Center, Northport, N.Y. (1991-1992)

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Maiuro, R., Vitaliano, P., Cowden, L., and Arrendondo, E. (1996) Psychological Profiles of Domestically Violent Alcohol Abusing Men, Implications for Evaluation and Treatment. Presented at the Washington State Psychological Association Convention, Bellevue, WA.

Maiuro, R, and Cowden, L. (1993). Psychosocial Profiles of Alcohol Abusing Men. Presented at the Alcohol, Drugs and Relationship Conference, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

DISSERTATION, Michigan State University (1992), "Superego Development in Adults Following Paternal Separation During Different Psychosexual Stages"

MASTERS THESIS, Michigan State University (1988), "Separation Individuation, Oedipal Intensity and Grief in Adults Following Death of the Mother"

Chiles, J, Strosahl, K., Cowden, L., Graham, R., and Linehan, M. (1986). The 24 hours before hospitalization: Factors related to suicide attempting. Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior, 16(3), 335-342.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
1994-1998 CHAIRPERSON, Education and Training Committee, Washington State Psychological Association.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA, Division of Clinical Psychology
Washington State Psychological Association
Pacific Northwest Psychoanalytic Society

Copyright © 2004 Lisa Cowden Ph.D.