About Dr. Gitu Bhatia
Gitu Bhatia, Psy. D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
CA License PSY 18274
Phone: (310) 476-6040
Fax: (818) 710-0324
Dr. Gitu Bhatia has extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with a range of relational, psychological and emotional issues. She specializes in working with individuals going through the difficult transition of divorce and separation.
In addition to psychotherapy, Dr. Bhatia provides professional consultation to other mental health professionals, family law attorneys and judges, parents and teachers. Dr. Bhatia also serves as adjunct faculty in the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University. Given her own multicultural background, Dr. Bhatia brings cultural sensitivity and competence to all aspects of her work.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Member of the California Psychological Association (CPA) On the Executive Committee of CARE.
- Past President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) 2015 Continues to serve on the Board Of Directors of LACP and serves as the Diversity Committee Chair.
- Association of Family Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Presented at National and California Conventions.
- American Psychological Association (APA)
PUBLICATIONS
A Look Within Bhatia, G., Werfel, P. B., Crim, E., Lew, D. (2020, Fall). The California Psychologist, 53(5 Supplemental), 9-11. https://www.cpapsych.org/page/CPv53n5Supplemental
ONLINE COURSES
- Therapist Heal Thyself: Moving target of self-care during COVID 19 Pandemic
Instructor: Dr. Gitu Bhatia, online at The Steve Frankel Group - Integrating complexities of culture in Child Custody Evaluation
Instructor: Dr. Gitu Bhatia, online at The Steve Frankel Group