Patti Park

Patti Park is a Lecturer at UC Berkeley with a Master's in Social Welfare and a Doctorate in Psychology. She is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in executive leadership roles in Los Angeles County community mental health organizations since 2001.

• Doctorate in Psychology
• Master's in Social Welfare

Her research and professional focus spans mental health, organizational leadership, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care frameworks, and evidence-based program development for children and families affected by poverty, oppression, and trauma. She has contributed to transformative initiatives like the Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) in LA County and served on best practices committees for child welfare systems.

Dr. Park teaches courses at UC Berkeley such as:

• Child Development in the Social Context
• Cognitive Behavioral Methods
• Family Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Social Work Practice in School Settings

She also teaches theory and practice courses at UCLA, CSU Dominguez Hills, and San Jose State University.

Scientific Awards:

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Individual Affiliate

Dr. Park maintains a private practice offering psychotherapy and consultation, specializing in mindfulness-based and somatic approaches, third-wave CBT, complex trauma, and interpersonal neurobiology.