Lawrence Peltz Ph.D., MFT
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Northgate Medical Center · 750 Las Gallinas Ave., Suite #200 ·
San Rafael, CA 94903
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Lawrence S. Peltz, Ph.D., MFT, M.S., M.Ed.
Dr. Lawrence Peltz is a licensed clinician (Marriage, Family and Child Therapist), author, consultant and educator whose training and experience encompass the realms of psychotherapy (Ph.D., Family Psychology; California Graduate School of Psychology), education (M.Ed; University of Hawaii), and business systems (M.S., University of Southern California).
His prior clinical experience includes employment as the Director of Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Treatment in federal service at Tripler Army Medical Center during the Vietnam era; Clinical Directorship of the California Graduate School of Family Psychology doctoral program’s treatment clinic and twenty two years in private clinical practice in Marin and Sonoma counties, California.
Long-standing interests that remain current include support and treatment for individuals and families suffering from the full range of addictions; group psychotherapy for various populations and counseling/psychotherapy for gifted students in the expressive/performing arts.
Dr. Peltz has taught graduate level courses in Group Psychotherapy and Intensive Family Therapy; enjoying the role of supervisor and mentor to numerous graduate students.
Early in his career, professional interest led him to participate in the delivery and development of effective clinical teaching models. Among these is the use of one way mirror and audio telecommunication technology to facilitate live feedback and supervision for therapists in training as they work with patients. In addition to teaching responsibilities in this setting, Dr. Peltz investigated the effects of demonstrated instructor levels of various helping conditions upon student therapist behavior with patients.
Responding to a desire to be of service to a wider population, he assumed responsibilities as the principal author of several PsyJourn, Incorporated multimedia software modules: Military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Depression. Dr. Peltz also co-authored Anxiety and Phobias and Alcohol and Drugs (Chemical Dependency) modules. These programs, utilizing state of the art technology, are designed for use by patients to support and extend the benefits of their ongoing psychotherapy.
Other publications include:
Shapiro, J.L., Peltz, L.S. and Shapiro, S.B. (1997). Brief Group Treatment. PacificGrove: Brooks Cole.
Peltz, L.S. (1995) Three Tries to Get It Right. In J.L. Shapiro, M.J. Diamond, and J.Greenberg (Eds.) Becoming a Father: Contemporary Social, Developmental and Clinical Perspectives (winner of a 1995 "Book of the Year" award from the American Journal of Nursing). New York: Springer Publishing.
In addition to his involvement in psychotherapy, education and research, Dr. Peltz has a long history as a consultant to businesses and military organizations. His unique focus of attention to the personal developmental histories of employees and managers as they impact upon present performance and relationships has been the subject of a column in the Small Business Section of The Wall Street Journal. The article noted his effective application of family systems and systems management theory to a range of difficulties emerging in the workplace. Dr. Peltz’s focus of attention on the resolution of conflict that originated in workers’, managers’ and business partners' families of origin, often enables the consideration and implementation of solutions that would have otherwise been undisclosed.
Dr. Peltz was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to moving to California, he lived on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, which he considered to be the most beautiful place on the face of the planet before moving to Northern California. He currently resides in Santa Rosa, California with his wife Cathy . His adult children include daughter Jennifer and sons Aaron and Cory. Grandson Shelby is the latest blessed family addition.
Vitae
| Date | Institution | Degree | |
| 1961-1964 | Bayside High School | Diploma 1964 | |
| 1964-1968 | Long Island University | B.A. 1968 | |
| 1970-1972 | University of Southern California | M.S. 1972 | |
| 1973-1974 | University of Hawaii | M.Ed. 1974 | |
| 1978-1984 | California Graduate School of Psychology | Ph.D. 1983 |
III. CURRENT POSITIONLicensed Marriage Family and Child Therapist, #M12862
Psychotherapist in Private Practice, Northgate Medical Center, 750 Las Gallinas Avenue, Suite 211,
San Rafael, CA 94903. Tel. (415) 472-5688
IV. PRIOR
CLINICAL, CONSULTING, ACADEMIC AND
TEACHING POSITIONS
Presentation participant, Computer-Assisted Psychotherapy Symposium: Development, Data, Dissent. Developing Modules for Computer-Assisted Psychotherapy, American Psychological Association Convention, 1998.
Co-director, National Training Associates Program: Peer Mentor Training, Terra Nova High School, Pacifica CA. 1997.
Co-facilitator, National Training Associates Program: Parenting Teenagers, San Mateo, CA. 1997.
Co-director, Group Therapy Institute, San Rafael, CA. 1996-Present.
Project Manager/Research and Development Team Leader, Computer Assisted Treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, VA Medical Center, Menlo Park, C.A. 1996-Present
Co-facilitator, Clinical Hypnosis Training, Santa Clara University, Counseling Psychology Graduate Division, Santa Clara, CA. 1995.
Human and Business Systems Consultant to Business Executives, San Rafael CA. 1984-Present.
Consultant to the Director, Bay Area Community Resources, Corte Madera CA. 1980-1998.
Co facilitator, Group Psychotherapy Training, Santa Clara University, Counseling Psychology, Graduate Division, Santa Clara, CA. 1990-1995.
Clinical Consultant to Re Focus, Residential Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program, Corte Madera CA. 1990-1994.
In Service Trainer, Group Psychotherapy, Marin Community Resource, CA. 1993.
Co Presenter, Family of Origin Work as a Component of Family Therapy, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara CA. 1983.
Instructor, Intensive Family Therapy, California Graduate School of Psychology, San Rafael, CA.1981-1983.
Instructor, Group Psychotherapy, California Graduate School of Psychology, San Rafael, CA.1981-1983.
Clinical Supervisor, Intensive Family Therapy, California Graduate School of Psychology, San Rafael, CA.1978-1982.
Clinical Director, Family Therapy Institute of California, San Rafael, CA. 1980-1982.
Director, Internship Program, Family Therapy Institute of California, San Rafael, CA. 1980-1982.
Workshop Leader, Family Therapy Skills for the Clergy. Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA. 1980.
Counselor, University of California at Santa Cruz, Cowell Health Center, Santa Cruz, CA. 1978.
Counselor, Schick Center, San Mateo CA. 1978.
Instructor/Workshop Leader, Communication, Support, and Feedback for Adopting Parents, West Valley College, Campbell CA. 1978.
Associate Counselor, Feminist Center for Therapy and Education, San Francisco, CA 1978.
In-Service Trainer, Principles of Family Therapy for Educators, St. Paul’s Primary School, San Francisco, CA. 1978.
Supervising Psychologist, Counseling Services, U.S. Army Support Command, Human Resources Division, Ft. Shafter, Hawaii. 1977
Director of Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment Programs, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. 1976-1977.
Counseling Psychologist, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Team Leader, Tripler Army Medical Center, Mental Hygiene Consultation Service at Schofield Barracks, Honolulu Hawaii. 1974-1976.
Director of Internship Training for University of Hawaii, Counseling Psychology Department, at Family Life Center, Schofield Barracks, Honolulu Hawaii. 1974-1976.
Consultant to Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii. 1974-1975.
Instructor, Communication Institutes, Squadron Commanders Workshops, U.S. Air Force at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii. 1974-1977.
Staff Sergeant/Personnel Specialist, United States Air Force. 1969-1972.
Conference Coordinator, California Graduate School of Psychology, San Rafael, CA. 1978-1981.
Assistant to the Dean, California Graduate School of Psychology, San Rafael, CA. 1978-1981.
Coordinator of Admissions Program, California Graduate School of Psychology, 1981-1984
VI. PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS
Shapiro, J.L., Peltz, L.S. and Shapiro, S.B. (1997). Brief Group Treatment. Pacific Grove: Brooks Cole.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Peltz, L.S. (1995). Three Tries to Get It Right. In S .J. Shapiro, M.J. Diamond, and J.Greenberg (Eds.) Becoming a Father. New York: Springer Publishing.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Therapy Enhancement and Self Help Software:, Addictions, Adult Attention Deficit Disorder, Anxiety, Group Treatment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress. PsyJourn Inc., Los Altos, CA. 1996-Present.
MAGAZINE ARTICLES
Shapiro, J.L., and Peltz, L.S. (1999). Technological Enhancements to Psychotherapy: Modest Beginnings. In The California Therapist, Vol. 11, Issue 2.
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, 1984-present.
VIII. HONORS AND AWARDS
Long Island University Music Scholarship, 1964-1968
National Defense Service Medal, U.S. Air Force. 1973
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution to the Military Community at Family Life Center, Honolulu Hawaii. 1975.
Outstanding Performance Citation, Department of the Army, Human Resources Division, Honolulu Hawaii. 1976.
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