Hello!
Dr. Naomi Edelson is a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping clients address challenges, foster positive change, and empower themselves to overcome fears, health challenges, and difficult transitions.
Dr. Edelson specializes in chronic pain, stress and anxiety, OCD, depression, perfectionism, and stress-impacted conditions like burnout. She brings expertise in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and Pain Reprocessing Therapy, focussing on on practical, results-oriented treatments that have been proven effective.
Dr. Edelson is site director and director of psychological services for the Stanford University based Kaiser Empower study, trained at the APA-accredited VA Medical Centers in New York and San Francisco and completed her fellowship in adult psychiatry at Kaiser Oakland. She serves as psychology lead on medical panels and is a regular speaker at hospital Grand Rounds.
She works in a compassionate and empathic way, blending research-based treatments with heart, humor and a down-to-earth vibe.
Common Questions
How can I reduce uncomfortable symptoms like pain?
How can I better manage stress and anxiety in my life?
How do I deal with fear of certain situations, general anxiety and worry, feelings of panic, or procrastination habits?
How can I better handle “imposter syndrome,” low self-esteem or burn out at work?
How can I move forward with work and career more effectively?
Do I want to have children?