About Dr. Colvin -
As the Founder and Clinical Director of Pacifica Psychological Services, Dr. Kathline Colvin specializes in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychology. In addition to providing psychological services, Dr. Colvin is a Professor of Psychology at Saddleback College, teaching undergraduate students since 2003. Prior to her position at Saddleback College, she was on the faculty at Alliant International University, Los Angeles teaching in the masters and doctoral programs in Psychology, and served on the Affiliate Medical Staff at College Hospital. She currently provides consultations in Pediatric Psychology and Adolescent Medicine, and for Individual Educational Planning meetings for students and their families. Dr. Colvin holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has a background rich and varied in training and experience, including clinical fellowships at the Yale University School of Medicine and Cornell University Medical College. She has held prior academic and clinical appointments at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, State University of New York—Health Science Center at Brooklyn, and Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Colvin has worked as both a Clinical and Educational Psychologist in a variety of settings in New York, Connecticut, and California. Prior to her training in Clinical Psychology she studied and pursued a career in music. She currently offers workshops and master classes in Psychology and the Creative Arts, and has authored articles and papers on Moods and Creativity, and on interdisciplinary studies in Psychology and Music.
“Dr. Colvin is a devoted and caring clinician. Her keen intellectual prowess and rich personal background fortifies her ability to understand her patients deeply.”
Steve Martino, Ph.D. - Yale Psychiatric Institute “You would have a very difficult time indeed, locating a psychologist whose professional skills, intelligence, and dedication, match or exceed hers.” Raymond Trybus, Ph.D. - California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego “Dr. Colvin provides an exceptional mixture of knowledge and expertise. Her artistic experience enriches her perspective about human emotions.” Leland vandenDaele, Ph.D. - California Institute of Integral Studies “Dr. Colvin amply displayed her extensive talents. She is extraordinary in every way – an articulate, compassionate professional who is held in the highest regard by her colleagues.” Karin Newlin - Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District “Dr. Colvin is exceptionally knowledgeable, sophisticated, and sensitive in psychological testing.” Beverly Goodman, M.D. - Cornell University Medical College “Dr. Colvin is always enthusiastic and sensitive about her work, reflective about the special responsibilities for the patients in her care, and committed to providing the highest standard of clinical service for them and their families.” Bonnie J. Olsen, Ph.D. - University of California, Irvine |
