California Counselor
(800) 698-9317
Kyle D. Pontius, Ph.D.
Treatment Issues: Anxiety, Autism, Child Psychology, Depression, Diagnostic Assessment, Families with Special Needs, Gestalt Therapy, Neuropsychology, Personal Performance, Relationship Skills,
Education and Training: Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University. Seminary degree from Talbot Theological Seminary, Biola University. Ph.D. in Psychology from United States International University in San Diego. Dr. Pontius completed post-graduate psychotherapy training at the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles and training in neuropsychological assessment with the Reitan Neuropsychological Laboratory and United States International University.
Background and Experience: Dr. Pontius has been on the adjunct faculty of the Department of Graduate Psychology at Azusa Pacific University and in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University.
Special Interests and Services: Working for a variety of clientele, Dr. Pontius has a special interest in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of individuals and families affected by autistic spectrum disorders. He offers individual, couple, and family psychotherapy; behavioral consultation to parents and schools; psychological, education, and neuropsychological assessment of children and adults; and parenting education for special needs and high risk children and adolescents.
Additional Information: As the parent of an adolescent boy with autism, Dr. Pontius has an interest in working with others who experience the same and similar life challenges.
