ABOUT

Megan Brubaker, Ph.D

Dr. Megan Brubaker is a licensed clinical psychologist holding licenses in both California (PSY34146) and Alaska (Lic #210250). With a wealth of experience, she specializes in addressing a wide spectrum of psychological challenges, including Anxiety, Depression, Agoraphobia, OCD, Panic, Phobias, and Emotional Dysregulation. Her experiences and skills also extend to psychological testing for ADHD, ASD, Learning Disabilities, and related disorders.

Dr. Brubaker utilizes a holistic approach, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of her clients. She is well-versed in CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Mindfulness/Meditation techniques, fostering a comprehensive and adaptable treatment experience.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Brubaker is an active member of several professional associations, including Division 35 of the American Psychological Association, the Society for the Psychology of Women, the California Psychological Association, the Bay Area Psychological Association, the Alaska Psychological Association, and the International OCD Foundation. Her contributions to the field are not limited to her clinical work, as she has authored two publications focusing on women with serious mental illnesses, highlighting her dedication to advancing the understanding of psychological health.  

In her approach to therapy, Dr. Brubker infuses humor, enthusiasm, and compassion, while also recognizing the profound impact of these elements in the healing process. Her commitment to well-being extends into her personal life, where she finds joy in outdoor adventures like hiking and camping with her family and friends. This zest for life serves as a testament o her holistic approach and her dedication to promoting not only psychology health but the overall enrichment of her client's lives. 

Training: 

Dr. Megan Brubaker’s journey in the mental health field began as an undergraduate at Santa Clara University where she worked in the Learning Lab for three years conducting behavioral research and completed her B.S. in Mathematics and Psychology, graduating in 2010. She applied this knowledge as a Behavioral Interventionist providing behavioral therapy for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder for 4 years before advancing to Program Manager for an additional two years. In this role she designed and implemented individualized programs for clients and families and trained Behavioral Interventionists. She became passionate about this work and pursued her M.S. in Psychology from Palo Alto University and her Certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology.  

Dr. Brubaker earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University with an emphasis in Neuropsychology. While at Fielding she accrued over 1,500 hours of supervised Clinical Practicum experience including working in two different clinical psychology private practices specializing in Anxiety Disorders and OCD treatment, another private practice administering psychological assessments, and Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab treating depression. She completed specialized training during her practicum years including Suicide Prevention, DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy) from Charlie Swenson, MD, Certified ADHD  Intensive Training, and ADOS-2 Autism Assessment Training at UCSF. During the final year of her Ph.D. program, Megan completed an APA-accredited internship at Kaiser Permanente where she conducted ADHD and ASD assessments, crisis and emergency counseling services, and general therapy using a brief medical model. She then was awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship at El Camino Hospital where she conducted clinical interviews for acute presentations for the PHP and IOP programs.