Qualifications

Dr. Siobhan Donovan is a licensed Psychologist in the State of California (PSY22891).   She is also a licensed Qualified Medical Examiner (Q.M.E.)  She is an experienced psychologist who specializes in clinical and forensic psychology.  She has more than 18 years of clinical experience and over 13 years in the field of forensics.  She has served as an expert witness in both criminal and civil cases. 

Additional Info

A native of Los Angeles, Dr. Donovan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Sonoma State University.  While at Sonoma State University, Dr. Donovan played collegiate soccer for Sonoma State’s National Championship Women’s Soccer team.  In 2006, Dr. Donovan graduated with her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles.

Dr. Donovan’s professional background includes experience in the correctional system within the state hospital and prison systems.  Most recently, Dr. Donovan worked for the Department of State Hospitals conducting evaluations of sexually violent predators and mentally disorder offenders.  Previously, she worked on both the civil and forensics units at Metropolitan State Hospital.  While at Metropolitan State Hospital, she also served as a supervisor of psychologists.  Dr. Donovan has a variety of experiences with diverse settings and populations including working in a private psychiatric hospital, non-profits and community mental health.  She also worked evaluating learning disabilities in a college setting and worked in elementary and junior-high schools.  In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Donovan has taught graduate level students as an adjunct professor.

Dr. Donovan opened her own private practice in South Pasadena, CA in 2009 and continues to work with individuals, couples and families.   She utilizes individual, couple and family therapy modalities customized to every individual client.  Dr. Donovan has experience with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, divorce, traumatic exposure and family discord.   She has a passion for helping people and finds this profession extremely rewarding.

In her spare time, you can find Dr. Donovan playing soccer, beach volleyball and being a two-time Ironman Finisher.