Experience

Curtis C. Rouanzoin, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist (PSY 7809) and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 8790) in Orange County, California. He has been in private practice for over 32 years, and works with a variety of concerns, ranging from trauma and PTSD to peak performance.

Dr. Rouanzoin works with and trains mental health professionals. He also consults with local businesses and health care providers.

Dr. Rouanzoin taught for 22 years as a Professor of Psychology at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. While employed there, he developed the graduate program in MFT and served as chair of the department of psychology.

Leadership in EMDR

Dr. Rouanzoin is Certified in EMDR, an Approved Consultant, and an Approved Instructor in EMDR. He serves as a senior facilitator and specialty presenter for the EMDR Institute. Dr. Rouanzoin has trained mental health practitioners in EMDR both nationally and internationally.

He is one of three professionals who make up the Traumatic Stress Network (TTSN) in southern California. TTSN provides educational workshops (offering EMDRIA Credits and CEU’s) in topics related to EMDR as well as regional basic training in EMDR in conjunction with the EMDR Institute..

Publication

He is the co-author of the article, A Critical Evaluation of Current Views Regarding Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Clarifying Points of Confusion, which appeared in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in January 2002. This article helped clarify the clinical effectiveness of EMDR and highlighted the academic prejudices which contributed to negative and confusing reports on EMDR.

Consulting

Consulting for EMDR certification/approved consultant may be arranged for individual and group sessions in the office or at other locations. Dr. Rouanzoin is able to travel locally for small groups or clinics and may also be willing to do limited consulting while he is traveling for work. Please contact the office or see the Event Archives for any current information that may be posted.

Training

Dr. Rouanzoin trains and consults with other professionals in EMDR. He trains clinicians to use EMDR through the Traumatic Stress Network. Trainings incorporate Level 1 and 2 as well as some consultation hours. EMDR Trainings are completed in smaller groups over extended periods of time (as opposed to 2 weekends) in the Orange County area. Dr. Rouanzoin is also available to travel to your group practice or mental health agency to train clinicians in EMDR at your place of business. Dr. Rouanzoin presents one and two day seminars on trauma, dissociation and PTSD to EMDR trained clinicians.

In addition, Curtis C. Rouanzoin, Ph.D., and Associates hosts an ongoing monthly (cost free) study group for EMDR trained clinicians. It is the second Tuesday of the month from 9-11 am.

Our Office

Outpatient Psychological Services

Comprehensive psychological services for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families are offered according to each therapist’s own experience and areas of expertise. Some issues addressed are anxiety, trauma, depression, PTSD, child behavior problems, adoption issues, eating disorders, relationship/marital problems, and parenting. If you are a new patient you may download a copy of our patient registration packet on the client resources page.

Psychological Services, Community Outreach, and Professional Development

Curtis C. Rouanzoin, Ph.D. and Associates, Inc. offers comprehensive outpatient psychological services for individuals, couples and families. Speaking and consultation services are available to local schools, businesses, community groups, and churches- within the specialty areas of the therapists within the practice.