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Dr. James Scott Murakami PH.D.
Psychologist | Clinical Child & Adolescent
908 Tulare Berkeley CA, 94707Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
I believe that everyone should have access to sensitive, empathic helping professionals in times of need. I work collaboratively and deeply believe in clients resilience.
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psychotherapy
- Psychological & Cognitive Testing
- Psychoeducational Testing
- Psychoeducational Testing (school Assessments)
Professional Memberships
- Attending Psychologist Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center 1994 - 2000
Publications
- Methods of Information in MedicineForcasting Survival in the Medical Intensive Care Unit1993
- Medical Decision MakingDiagnostic Reasoning of High and Low Domain Knowledge Clinicians1993
Experience & Accolades
- Clinical Supervisor2000 - 2010Youth and Family Services, IncProvided clinical supervision to advanced psychology students, conducted individual and family therapy, and comprehensive psychological assessments. Taught the therapy and assessment seminars.
Dr. James Scott Murakami PH.D.'s Practice location
Psychological Services, Inc.
908 Tulare -Berkeley, CA 94707Get Direction
Practice At 408 Tennessee St
408 Tennessee St -Vallejo, CA 94590Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Paul Kiritsis PSYD111 DEERWOOD ROAD SAN RAMON CA 94583
- Mr. Ronald M. Ruff PH.D.909 Hyde Street San Francisco California 94109
- Erika TomlinsonTelehealth San Francisco CA 94102
- Dr. Charles Marmar M.D.4150 Clement St San Francisco CA 94121
- Dr. Mary C. Lamia PH.D.Box 163 Kentfield CA 94914
- Dr. Sheila Wu O.D.215 ALAMO PLZ ALAMO CA 94507
Nearest Hospitals
ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER - ALTA BATES CAMPl
2450 ASHBY AVE BERKELEY CA 94705CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER OAKLANDl
747 52ND STREET OAKLAND CA 94609KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMONDl
275 W MACARTHUR BOULEVARD OAKLAND CA 94611KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTERl
975 SERENO DR VALLEJO CA 94589SUTTER SOLANO MEDICAL CENTERl
300 HOSPITAL DR VALLEJO CA 94589CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE MARTINEZ CA 94553