Piper Walsh, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist

MY THERAPEUTIC PHILOSOPHY

I treat each individual with respect and understanding as I believe in facilitating differing and unique modes of personal growth.

By creating a compassionate environment, I support individuals, couples, and families as they work through concerns that are prohibiting them from fully engaging in the successful and purposeful life they desire.

Be it short-term or long-term therapy, I assist clients in identifying the core of their issues and in developing interventions, skill building, and a course of action that will lead to positive solutions. This may result in better communication, enhanced relationships, and an overall improved self-image, all of which contribute to success in both personal and professional realms.

My concern for you is tempered by a sense of humor, and we will work together to restore balance in your life through our caring and productive partnership.

- Piper Walsh, PhD

Dr. Walsh is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complimentary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.

In addition to holding a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Walsh has a Masters in Literature and Writing and has completed doctoral work in Comparative Literature while on a Fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. She has taught on both undergraduate and graduate levels. She has presented at academic conferences at various universities, including Princeton and UCLA.

Dr. Piper Walsh is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in pre-teen, adolescent, adult, couple, and family therapy and maintains a private practice in South Orange County, CA. She largely services clients who reside in the following areas: San Clemente, Dana Point, Capo Beach, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, El Toro, Lake Forest, and Irvine.

Moreover, Dr. Walsh has been and continues to be an active volunteer force in her community.

COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK

Parent Project Facilitator

Volunteer with Orange County’s Parent Project, 2006-present

San Clemente Therapist Group

Organize, Facilitate, and Program Chairman, 2007, ongoing

Saddleback Memorial Hospital San Clemente Guild

Co-Vice-President, Speaker Chair, 2007-2008

AWARDS

Congressional Award as 2002 Human Relations Distinguised Volunteer

Award for volunteer contributions to the Orange County Human Relations Commission

Orange County Human Relations Commission Award for Volunteer Service, 2002

Award for contributions to the Hate Crime Division of the Orange County Human Relations Commission

Outstanding Volunteer of Orange County, 2001

Orange County Human Relations Commission Award, 1998