Evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals who have experienced traumatic events and are struggling with trauma-related conditions. Treatment specialization includes working with first responders, veterans, and civilians who have experienced various forms of trauma. Therapeutic approaches include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. Treatment addresses post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, acute stress disorder, adjustment disorders, occupational stress, critical incident stress, anxiety disorders, and depression related to traumatic experiences. The therapeutic process focuses on reducing symptoms, processing traumatic memories, developing healthy coping strategies, and restoring quality of life.

Confidential psychotherapy services for adults addressing a wide range of mental health concerns and personal challenges. Treatment is provided in a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore difficulties and develop effective coping strategies. Areas of focus include depression and mood disorders, anxiety and stress management, life transitions and adjustment challenges, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, identity and self-esteem issues, grief and loss, and personal growth and development. The therapeutic approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic methods, tailored to each individual's unique needs, goals, and personal circumstances. Therapy provides a space for self-exploration, emotional healing, skill development, and meaningful personal change.

Comprehensive psychological evaluations for individuals seeking concealed carry weapons permits throughout California. These evaluations assess mental fitness and suitability for carrying a concealed weapon, ensuring compliance with California Penal Codes and county-specific requirements. The evaluation process includes a detailed personal history review, clinical interview, psychological testing, and risk assessment. A written evaluation report and certification are provided to the appropriate law enforcement agency for permit consideration.

Pre-employment psychological evaluations for law enforcement candidates seeking positions as police officers, deputy sheriffs, correctional officers, dispatch personnel, and other public safety roles. These evaluations meet California Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements and include comprehensive background review, structured clinical interviews, psychological testing, and cognitive ability assessment. The evaluation process helps hiring agencies determine psychological suitability for law enforcement work, ensuring candidates possess the necessary emotional stability, judgment, and interpersonal skills required for public safety positions.

Independent psychological evaluations conducted to assess an employee's ability to safely and effectively perform essential job functions. These evaluations examine current psychological functioning, job-specific capacity, safety risk factors, ability to work with others, and judgment and decision-making capacity. Fitness-for-duty evaluations are commonly requested for employees returning to work after medical or personal leave, those working in safety-sensitive positions, situations involving behavioral concerns, reasonable accommodation assessments, or following critical incidents. The evaluation provides employers with objective information to make informed decisions about workplace safety while respecting employee rights and dignity.

Qualified Medical Examiner evaluations for psychological injuries in workers' compensation cases. As a certified examiner with the State of California Division of Workers' Compensation, Dr. Ferber conducts independent medical evaluations for psychiatric conditions arising from workplace events or exposures. These comprehensive evaluations include psychiatric assessment, review of medical records and legal discovery, analysis of work-related psychiatric injury, causation determination distinguishing industrial from non-industrial factors, apportionment analysis, permanent and stationary status evaluation, and recommendations for future medical care. Specialized expertise includes post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, occupational stress, psychological consequences of physical injuries, and psychiatric medication evaluation.

Forensic psychological expertise for attorneys, courts, and parties involved in litigation. Services include case consultation, comprehensive record review, clinical interview and psychological testing-based assessment, written expert reports, and deposition and trial testimony. Dr. Ferber is a Qualified Medical Examiner with the California Division of Workers' Compensation and a POST-eligible Peace Officer Evaluator, bringing forensic rigor and clinical depth to evaluations involving trauma, psychiatric injury, and psychological fitness. Expert witness services are available for criminal and civil matters, including personal injury, employment and workers' compensation disputes, and other proceedings requiring specialized psychological analysis and courtroom-ready testimony.