Dr. Ebadi attended the University of California, Davis, for undergraduate degrees in psychology and english. After graduating, she worked as a behavioral therapist at Easter Seals Bay Area, working with children and families with autism spectrum disorder. Dr, Ebadi then attended Alliant International University, San Diego, to earn her MA and PhD with an emphasis on Child and Family. She worked in various settings such as schools, residential treatment centers, and community mental health during her training years. Dr. Ebadi has extensive training in Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Parent and Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT). Dr. Ebadi has predominantly worked with children and teens with various presenting concerns such as depression, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and complex trauma. When not working, Dr. Ebadi enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, being outdoors, reading or trying new foods.
Education
- PhD ,Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University, CSPP, San Diego
- MA, Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University, CSPP, San Diego
- BA, Psychology, English, University of California, Davis
Licenses
- Licensed Psychologist: #PSY33653
Languages
- Farsi
Recent Presentations
- Galindo, G., Ebadi, M., Ulloa, E.C., Ulibarri, M.D., & Ybarra, M. (August, 2018). Exposure to violent media and adolescents’ attitudes about relationship and sexual violence. Presented at the 126th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA. Outstanding poster award presented by Division 56.
- Wu, V., Ebadi, M., Naish, B., McGraw, D., Secrist, M., & Dalenberg, C.J. (2017). The Dissociative Experiences Scale, Brief: Amending the Dissociative Experiences Scale. Poster presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. Outstanding poster award presented by Division 56.
