Christine Periman

About Christine Periman

Mrs. Christine M. Periman, Ph.D, MS, LAADC-CA, CATC-IV, NCAC, M-RAS, is a Psychologist, Research, Professor, and Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselor in Long Beach, CA, which specializes in training and skill in diagnosing and treating addiction and mental health disorders responsible for addiction and other mental health disorders. Christine M. Periman is a Psychologist and an Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselor who performs assessments, diagnoses, and treatments people that suffer with mental health issues and specialize in addiction to alcohol and drugs. Mrs. Christine M. Periman has been in the field of alcohol and drug addiction for over 23 years. Mrs. Christine M. Periman is also certified in domestic violence and crisis pregnancy education (Prenatal information and aftercare support). I have worked as a counselor, case manager, supervisor, consultant, and program director. Christine M. Periman lives in the Long Beach area. Christine M. Periman completed her Ph.D. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and MS in Addiction & Counseling at Grand Canyon University, her BA in Psychology at California State University Long Beach. Christine is SPECIALIZE in CO-OCCURRING Disorders uses treatment modalities such as Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, & Trauma-Informed Care, Matrix, CBT, TCU, Seeking SAFETY, & DBT. Christine is knowledgeable and TRAINED to teach counselors, staff, and interns. Addiction & Substance Abuse Counseling is a medical specialty dedicated to researching and treating all types of substance addiction disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors include alcohol and drug addiction. Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors\' assessment tests, procedures, and therapies provided by Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors include conducting patient interviews, administering drug tests, creating treatment plans, participating in therapy sessions, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed. Mrs. Christine M. Periman, Ph.D, MS, LAADC-CA, CATC-IV, NCAC, M-RAS, has a flourishing private practice where she provides face-to-face & tele-behavioral health services, counseling, and clinical supervision. Areas of specialization include Abnormal Psychology, Pharmacology & Physiology, Case Management (Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Relapse Prevention), Individual Counseling, Group counseling, Family Counseling, Law, Ethics & boundaries, and clinical supervision.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Long Beach City College

   Jun 2022 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US

   I love teaching the next generation of counselors.

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), General Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 3.93

  2013 — 2018

• Grand Canyon University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, PSYCHOLOGY

  2013 — 2018

• California State University-Long Beach

  BA, Psychology

  2006 — 2008

• Grand Canyon University

  Master's degree, Counseling Psychology

  2011 — 2013

• San Deigo City College

  Behavioral Science, Alcohol & Other Drug Studies

  1999 — 2001

• Grand Canyon University

  Master's degree, Addiction Studies, 3.93

  2011 — 2013

• California State University, Long Beach

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, PSYCHOLOGY

  2007 — 2009