Liana Georgoulis, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Education
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
- BA, Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Achievements
- Specializes in providing treatment for: mood and anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, substance abuse, ADHD, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding, women's health issues, relationship issues, Asperger's disorder, and avoidant, perfectionistic, and dependent personality styles
- Practices empirically-supported treatments, drawing heavily from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy
- Started a social anxiety exposure group, involving real-life exposures that help individuals overcome fears of embarrassment and disapproval
Certifications & Organizations
- Certificate from Board of Psychology, 2012
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Co-authored Articles (88)
How to Spot a Sociopath: Identifying Traits & Signs of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Are you wondering if someone you know is showing signs of being a sociopath? Sociopathy is actually a commonly-used descriptor for a mental health condition called antisocial personality disorder (APD). Sociopaths can be...
How to
Make Yourself Emotionally Numb
Life can make you experience some intense, turbulent emotions: sadness, anger, jealousy, despair, or emotional pain. It is not always possible (or even a good idea) to turn off these emotions, since they can help you wor...
How to
Get a Fearful Avoidant Back
If you want to reconnect with a fearful avoidant ex, you're probably wondering what the best approach is. Someone with a fearful avoidant attachment style won't respond to grand gestures, emotional apologies, or attempts...
15 Heartfelt Texts to Send Your Boyfriend After a Fight
You’ve had a fight with your boyfriend and, instead of worrying about who’s to blame, you’ve wisely focused on how to patch things up. You want to send a text to get things started, but what should you write? To he...
8 Things That Separate Obsession from Love
How to spot and handle obsessive loveLove and obsession are two extreme emotions; one’s rooted in feelings of deep affection, and the other is an intense infatuation. While obsession might feel like love sometimes, we�...
Lack of Empathy: What It Looks Like and How to Improve It
Recognize a lack of empathy and learn what to do about it Empathy involves understanding what another person is feeling and experiencing—not just how you would feel if you were in the same situation. Empathy exists on ...
How Do You Spot a Psychopath? Meaning, Causes, & More
Key signs to spot a psychopath anywherePsychopathy is a term used in pop psychology to describe someone who is charming, manipulative, emotionally ruthless, and reckless. Based on how frequently the term is used in the m...
How to Stop Being High: 10 Tips for Coming Down Faster
Learn how to sober up quickly after a bad highIf you’re too high and you’re feeling a little anxious, that’s OK — it happens! Fortunately, there are some things you can do to calm yourself down and minimize the e...
How to
Forget Something Horrible You Saw on the Internet
The Internet is a wide, wild place, full of wonders and horrors. Perhaps your curiosity got the better of you and you wandered onto a nasty webpage. Maybe you unwittingly opened a link to a horrible, triggering picture. ...
How to Frighten a Narcissist: 13 Tactics to Use
Tired of being pushed around by someone with a big ego? Scaring a narcissistic person may seem like a tall order when they act so grandiose and confident all the time, but it’s actually quite easy to rattle an egoist's...
How to Get Over an Avoidant Partner
When an avoidant partner pulls away, it's natural to miss them. Fortunately, there are many ways for you to cope with an avoidant partner's behavior and heal your heart. In this article, we'll share expert-backed informa...
How to Stop an Obsession with Someone or Something
Expert advice on dealing with an obsession to stop letting it rule your lifeBeing obsessed is like having tunnel vision: you lose the ability to see or care about anything outside the object of your obsession. But if you...
How to React When Someone is Shouting at You to Defuse the Situation
How to stay calm when someone raises their voice at you If someone raises their voice at you, it’s totally normal to feel intimidated, frightened, upset, or angry. Being yelled at is never a pleasant experience, but th...
How to
Leave a Dismissive Avoidant
Are you ready to break things off with your dismissive avoidant partner? This attachment style can make them hard to read—instead of opening up about their emotions, your partner might shut down or close themselves off...
How to
Know if You Have a God Complex
Have you ever felt like a god surrounded by mortals? God complexes can affect your perception of yourself and the way you treat other people, without you even realizing it. It can be tough to acknowledge when you have a ...
13 Psychology-Supported Signs That You’re a Super Empath
A guide for super empaths: your core traits, self-care strategies, and qualities that attract narcissists Have you ever felt someone else’s pain physically? Can you sense when something isn’t right? Or, do you feel e...
How to
Protect Yourself from a Psychopath
Dealing with a psychopath can be frightening, but there are ways to avoid being victimized. Psychopathy is a form of antisocial personality disorder, and is characterized by a lack of empathy, disregard for rules, and im...
How to
Stay Calm when Your Parents Yell at You
When parents yell, you may feel anxious and it can be scary, intimidating, or just annoying. Whether or not you have done something to upset them, it is important to listen to what your parent is saying, stay calm enough...
How to Taper Off Venlafaxine (Effexor) Safely
Know what to expect when you stop using this antidepressantEffexor and Effexor XR are the brand names in the United States for Venlafaxine, an antidepressant pill that is used to treat millions of people. Effexor is pres...
How to
Control Your Mind
When you don’t have control of your mind, your thoughts and emotions can run amok. You might find yourself ruminating on things a lot, constantly doubting yourself, or having trouble dealing with your emotions. It does...
