About Dr. Sullivan
Dr. Veronica Sullivan is a licensed counseling psychologist at Kaiser Northwest in Portland, OR. Prior to this, she was a tenure track professor and staff psychologist at California State University, Northridge where she served as faculty advisor for the J.A.D.E. (Joint Advocates on Disordered Eating) peer education program and the group therapy coordinator. Dr. Sullivan has presented at national conferences on issues of multiculturalism and on eating disorders, including at the 2014 NEDA Conference. She was an adjunct professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is a member of APA and the organization Women, Action, and Media! Dr. Sullivan earned her Ph.D. from University at Albany, State University where her dissertation research looked at the intersections among emotional eating, coping, and obesity. Dr. Sullivan's clinical specialties include body image and eating disorders, with a focus on Binge Eating Disorder.
Education
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology — University at Albany, State University of New York
Post-doctoral Fellowship — Loyola Marymount University, Student Psychological Services
Pre-doctoral Internship — California State University, Long Beach, Counseling and Psychological Services
Bachelor of Science, Psychology — University of Oregon
Counseling Style
My work begins with a single focus: helping you feel better, as quickly as possible. I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach to therapy. Instead, I tailor my approach on an individual, case-by-case basis, looking to best meet your goals and needs and, ultimately, empower you to remove the barriers to becoming your best self.
With this in mind, my theoretical approach is integrative, although I primarily implement cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal approaches. I find that understanding negative or irrational thought patterns often proves beneficial to overcoming the negative feelings and mood states that hold you back. Modifying behaviors—such as improving sleep, reducing anxiety through breathing and relaxation techniques, and improving other forms of self-care—can result in further change. Additionally, my interpersonal approach focuses on helping you understand your symptoms in the context of your relationships.
Education
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology — University at Albany, State University of New York
Post-doctoral Fellowship — Loyola Marymount University, Student Psychological Services
Pre-doctoral Internship — California State University, Long Beach, Counseling and Psychological Services
Bachelor of Science, Psychology — University of Oregon
Counseling Style
My work begins with a single focus: helping you feel better, as quickly as possible. I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach to therapy. Instead, I tailor my approach on an individual, case-by-case basis, looking to best meet your goals and needs and, ultimately, empower you to remove the barriers to becoming your best self.
With this in mind, my theoretical approach is integrative, although I primarily implement cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal approaches. I find that understanding negative or irrational thought patterns often proves beneficial to overcoming the negative feelings and mood states that hold you back. Modifying behaviors—such as improving sleep, reducing anxiety through breathing and relaxation techniques, and improving other forms of self-care—can result in further change. Additionally, my interpersonal approach focuses on helping you understand your symptoms in the context of your relationships.