Galana (Dr. Galana) Chookolingo, Ph.D.
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist
My goal is to help you process and overcome personal traumatic events so you can resume living your life to the absolute fullest.
I am a trauma-informed CBT and DBT psychologist. I will use our first session to gather more information about what you have been struggling with and to really try to understand the issues that have been causing you pain. We will create a plan of action and goals for our continued sessions. Some people find that therapy is brief and short-term in nature while others may experience a longer stint in therapy. It all depends on what you are wanting to work through.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Panic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- People of color
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$225 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Other
Credentials
Licenses
PSYPACT Provider
Mobility number: 11502
Licensed Psychologist
California Board of Psychology
30181, California
Licensed Psychologist
North Carolina Psychology Board
5537, North Carolina
Certificates
Prolonged Exposure
National Center for PTSD
Learn about the basics of PTSD: prevalence, etiology, and diagnostic criteria. Learn about the theoretical foundation, development and common myths of PE. Review pre-treatment assessment and progress monitoring. Review PE treatment basics, including session content, audiotaping, and homework. Review active treatment components of PE: in vivo and imaginal exposure, psychoeducation and breathing retraining. Learn how to facilitate processing. Learn tips to build the therapeutic alliance
Education
University of Denver
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2016
I have been working in the field since I received my master's degree in 2006.
Publications
Invisible Effects of Partner Psychological Aggression
2016, n/a
Dissertation