Are you struggling with a relationship?  Is the person with whom you would like things to be different unwilling to/uninterested in participating in therapy at this time?  As a psychologist, I understand the multi-layered effects of relationship strain on individuals, whether it be with a partner, a family member, or a friend.  Although you might feel stuck without the other person seeking counseling with you, we can work together in order to lessen the painful impact on you.

I have over 8 years' experience working with clients of all races, and many ethnicities. I also have 7 years' experience working with Gay, Lesbian and Bi-sexual clients.  My therapeutic approach is an integration of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and existentialism, which is tailored specifically to you and your presenting issues.  I appreciate that finding a therapist who is a good "fit" isn't always easy.  While I hope that you will feel comfortable with me, I will be happy to provide referrals if it turns out that we are not a good "match."  Regardless of who you choose as your therapist, I wish you the best in living your fullest, richest and most meaningful life.

Education
University of Southern California (USC)
PhD, Counseling Psychology, APA-Accredited Program - 2006
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
B.Sc., Psychobiology - 1999

License
Psychologist, State of California-License # PSY-21853 Issued: Feb 15, 2008

Publications
Redwine, L.S., Mills, P.J., Hong, S., Rutledge, T., Reis, V.A., Maisel, A., Irwin, M.R. (2007). Cardiac-related Hospitalization and/or Death Associated With Immune Dysregulation and Symptoms of Depression in Heart Failure Patients. Psychosomatic Medicine, 69, 23-29.

Rutledge, T., Reis, V.A., Linke, S. (2006). Depression in Heart Failure: A Meta-analytic Review of Prevalence, Intervention Effects, and Associations with Clinical Outcomes. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 48 (8), 1527-1537.

Zaidel, D.W., Bava, S., & Reis, V.A. (2003). Relationship between facial asymmetry and judging trustworthiness in faces. Laterality, 8 (3), 225-232.

Reis, V.A., & Zaidel, D.W. (2001). Brain and face: Communicating signals of health in the left and right sides of the face. Brain & Cognition, 46 (1-2), 240-244.

Reis, V.A., & Zaidel, D.W. (2001). Functional asymmetry in the human face: Perception of health in the left and right sides of the face. Laterality, 6 (3), 225-231.

Presentations
Reis, V.A. (September 2007). PsychoSocial Aspects of Living with Colorectal Cancer-VA c-4 Collaborative. Oral presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Veterans Affairs Hematology Oncology Society, Alexandria, Virginia.

Rutledge, T., Linke, S., Reis, V.A. (March 2006). Depression in congestive heart failure: A meta-analytic review of prevalence and associations with clinical outcomes. Poster session at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society, Denver, Colorado.

Reis, V.A. (August 2004). Culturally Competent Counseling of African American Women with Breast Cancer. Poster session at the International PsychoOncology Society 7th World Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark.

O'Meara, T., Abreu, J.M., McClendon, V., & Reis, V.A. (August 2002). Impact of Diversity Courses on Undergraduate White Racial Identity Development. Poster session at the American Psychological Association 111th Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

Reis, V.A., & Zaidel, D.W. (June 16, 2000). Brain and face: Communicating signals of health in the left and right sides of the face. Poster presentation at the Tennet XI Neuropsychology Conference, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada.

Speaking Engagements
Keynote Speaker (August 2000). American Cancer Society’s Annual Survivor’s Day Picnic, Monterey-Salinas Chapter.

Paid Keynote Speaker (September 1999). Opening of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.

Professional Associations
California Psychological Association - 2005 to Present
American Psycho-Oncology Society -2004 to Present
American Psychological Association 2000-2005

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