Dr. Amy Clayton's Background

Dr. Amy Levine Clayton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist with over 12 years of clinical experience. Her areas of focus include: substance abuse and dependence, depression, issues of loss and grief, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, Perinatal Mood Disorders including the Baby Blues and postpartum depression.  She treats adolescents and adults in individual, couple and family therapy.  In addition, she provides individual therapy to pre-licensed mental health professionals.  She has experience as a counselor, therapist, and social worker in a variety of settings, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, day treatment facilities, hospitals, psychiatric inpatient facilities, outpatient mental health clinics and private practice.  Amy is also a current professor teaching psychology at Los Angeles Valley College.

Dr. Clayton earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Sonoma State University, her master's degree in social work (MSW) from The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Ryokan University.   She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and a member of Postpartum Support International (PSI).

Dr. Clayton's clinical work experience includes:

Los Angeles Valley College – Adjunct Professor of Psychology

Cedars Sinai Medical Center – Psychosocial Assessments and Support

Verdugo Hills Hospital – Psychiatric Social Worker

Napa State Hospital – Our Family Adolescent Inpatient Program

Aviva Children & Family Services – Graduate House Therapist

Dawn Farm – Substance Abuse Therapist

Articles & Publications:

L.A. Pregnancy.com

L.A. Parent, Baby Edition