Education:

Ph.D.—California School of Professional Psychology—San Diego, Clinical Psychology
M.S.—San Diego State University, Clinical Psychology
M.A.—Cornell University, Spanish Literature
B.A.—University of Rochester, Spanish

Experience and Specialties:

Dr. Altes is a psychologist in private practice with over 17 years experience working with children and their families to help support healthy development, emotional growth, and academic success.  She has extensive training and experience in working with children and families as they move through the many transitions of divorce.  Dr Altes believes that the collaborative divorce process and co-parenting work can reduce the distress that children and parents experience as the family separates and reforms.  Dr. Altes also has broad experience in the diagnosis and assessment of learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and emotional problems that interfere with academic success. 

Memberships:

American Psychological Association
San Diego Psychological Association
International Dyslexia Association
Learning Disabilities Association