Dr. Lara Dye is a psychologist licensed in Texas (36382) and California (35807). She earned a master’s and doctoral degree in psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology (Palo Alto University) in Palo Alto, California. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from Occidental College in Los Angeles.

Dr. Dye has extensive post-graduate training in love and sex addiction from the Meadows in Arizona (Pia Mellody) and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) granted through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. Her work with clients is benefitted by her connections and association with mental health professionals who are world-renowned experts in addiction and trauma.

Dr. Dye has worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health clinics, major hospitals in San Francisco, and mobile mental health crisis units. One of her pre-doctoral practica was spent at Stanford University’s Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. She has over 25+ years of experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. She has extensive experience working with couples, groups, and individuals always on a confidential basis.

She is a member of SASH (Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health) as well as a member of AASECT (American Association for the Advancement of Sexual Health).

During her graduate school experience, Dr. Dye trained in many Northern California agencies specializing in child, adolescent, and family therapy, including:

• Stanford University's Lucille Packard Hospital, Child Day Treatment, Palo Alto, CA
• California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
• La Familia Counseling Center, Hayward, CA.
• San Francisco Child Crisis, San Francisco, CA