Meet Dr. Stafford

I completed my doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. I also have a master’s degree in social ecology, the study of the relationships between people and places. My doctoral work built on this foundation and investigated the psychological significance of “home” among patients at a community mental health clinic.

I am practicing as a licensed clinical psychologist via telehealth in Arizona, primarily in the Tucson and Phoenix metro areas.

My clinical training has focused on work with adults and elders. I completed my pre-doctoral internship in San Francisco at Access Institute for Psychological Services with specialized training on work with older adults. My postdoctoral residency with the Arizona Psychological Association Training Consortium deepened this training and introduced me to work in medical settings.

Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked in international conflict resolution, post-war psychosocial rehabilitation, and higher education. These experiences gave me new perspectives and curiosity about what constitutes mental health and overall wellness across cultures.

My mission is to facilitate healing and growth in individuals and organizations so that they can function in harmony with their own values and purposes.
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