Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Consultation

Dr. Denise T Silbert RN, CNS, Ph.D, FAACS

San Diego, California


Psychotherapy of San Diego


Sex Therapy of San Diego


Licensed Psychologist (AZ)

Board Certified Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CA)

Registered Nurse (CA)

Fellow & Diplomat of the American Board of Sexology

Board Certified Sexologist



Understanding the pain, understanding the problem, and most importantly understanding the process for change and acceptance by the individual is the professional expertise provided by Dr. Silbert. Her educational and employment background is the foundation for a holistic approach to care. Integration of medicine, psychology, sociology, and most importantly family and couple dynamics promotes successful intervention. The therapeutic process integrates psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral theories to promote understanding and change for individuals and couples for a variety of issues and problems.


Psychological Issues: Depression, Loss, Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Sadness, Grief, Panic, Self-Esteem, Addiction, Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse, Dementia, Medical Illness, Cancer, Sex, Feeling Unfulfilled, Wishing Life were Different, Struggling with the Blues.


Coping and Adaptation to Medical Conditions: Acute and chronic problems, Death and Dying.


Developmental Issues: Adolescence to Geriatrics, Family Conflict, Relationship Problems, Employment Problems.


Sexuality: All problems which interfere with Libido, Sexual Desire, Arousal and Orgasm, Sexual Pain Syndromes, Pelvic Pain Disorders, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Role Behavior, Sexual Identity, Sexual Abuse, Infertility, Affairs, Sex Addiction.


Sexual counseling for individuals and couples to achieve sexual satisfaction, improve communication, decrease anger and sadness, enhance strategies to cope with reality, enhance performance and creativity.


RESUME


Denise T. Silbert RN, CNS, Ph.D., FAACS


LICENSE and CERTIFICATION:


sexual dysfunctionClinical Psychologist, AZ #1407


sexual dysfunctionPsychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, CA #CNS100


sexual dysfunctionRegistered Nurse, CA #310497


sexual dysfunctionCertified Specialist: ANCC Certification Clinical Specialist in Adult and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: #0305905-01


sexual dysfunctionDiplomate and Board Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor: The American Board of Sexology


MEDIA CONSULTANT


sexual dysfunction“Expert Opinion: Sex Addiction and Tiger Woods” ABC-KGTV News San Diego, 2010

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sexual dysfunction“Treatment for Sex Addiction” Fox News, KWSB, San Diego 2010

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sexual dysfunction “Is Sex Addiction Real” Expert Interview, The Mancow Show, Nationally Syndicated Radio, Chicago, 2010


sexual dysfunction“Expert Opinion on Sex Addiction” Radio Show Panama City Florida, WILN- FM, 2010


sexual dysfunction“Expert Opinion on Masturbation” Radio Show Panama City Florida, WILN-FM, 2010


sexual dysfunctionExpert Opinion on Mind Game of Golf: Time Magazine, “Tiger at the Masters: An Ultimate Test of Toughness,” (on-line edition) April 2010

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sexual dysfunction“Golf Psychology and Hypnosis” KUSI News, San Diego, June 2004


sexual dysfunction“Sexual Desire in Women” Fox News, San Diego, May 2004


sexual dysfunction“Cuddle Parties” Expert Opinion, NBC News, November 2004


sexual dysfunction“The Yips” NBC News Affiliates, INNX: 2001


sexual dysfunction“Transsexual Kills Therapist, Expert Opinion” KFMB News San Diego, 2000


sexual dysfunction“Sex and the Elderly” KNSD News San Diego, 1990


EDUCATION


sexual dysfunctionPh.D. in Psychology – United States International University, San Diego, 1987


sexual dysfunctionM.S. in Psychiatric Nursing - Ohio State University, 1979


sexual dysfunctionB.S. in Nursing with Distinction – University of Arizona, 1977


sexual dysfunctionAdvanced Training in Human Sexuality and Hypnosis


sexual dysfunctionContinuing Medical Education in Geriatric Care, Psychotherapy and Clinical Research


EMPLOYMENT


Private Practice San Diego, CA


Psychotherapist/Sexologist/Consultant/Educator


Areas of expertise are:


sexual dysfunctionCognitive and Behavioral Brief Psychotherapy/Crisis Intervention


sexual dysfunctionPsychodynamic Psychotherapy


sexual dysfunctionCoping and Adaptation to Medical Conditions


sexual dysfunctionDevelopmental Issues of Aging


sexual dysfunctionDepression, Grief, Loss, PTSD, Stress, Self-Esteem


sexual dysfunctionPhysical and Emotional Abuse


sexual dysfunctionDrug, Alcohol and Sexual Addiction


sexual dysfunctionHypnosis


sexual dysfunctionGolf and Sports Performance


sexual dysfunctionHuman Sexuality Education and Therapy


Eagle Eye Research Center (EERC) San Diego, CA Executive Director and Consultant: CNS, Sexual Health, and Medicine Clinical Trials


San Luis Rey Hospital - San Diego, CA Psychiatric Assessment Team Member: Provided on-site and/or telephone crisis intervention of clients in a drug/alcohol and or psychiatric emergency. This occurred in various hospitals, clinics, schools and other community agencies. Intervention included verbal and written assessment, evaluation, referral and disposition of all clients. Assessment of suicide, homicide and/or grave disability was paramount.


UCSD Medical Center - San Diego, CA Administrative Registered Nurse: Evening administrator on a locked seventeen-bed acute care adult psychiatric unit. Responsibilities included program planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation for patient care, interdisciplinary functioning, staff development, education, supervision, and evaluation.


Southwest Community Mental Health Center - Columbus, Ohio Ohio Registered Nurse: Crisis counselor in a community mental health center primarily responsible for initial assessment to evaluate mental status and immediate needs of safety and care for eventual triage to hospital, community resources, family and other professionals.


St. Luke’s Hospital - Phoenix, AZ Registered Nurse: Employed as a Registered Nurse on a detoxification unit of a twenty-one day in-patient alcoholic and drug treatment center. Primary responsibilities included initial evaluation and continuous monitoring of physical and psychological status.


St. Joseph’s Hospital - Phoenix, AZ Registered Nurse: Employed as a Registered Nurse in a medical and respiratory intensive care unit.


ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:


President and Board Member: San Diego Society of Sex Therapy and Education Sexuality Educator: Ohio State University and UCSD Extension Programs for health professionals


PUBLICATIONS, AUDIO AND GRAPHIC MEDIA


sexual dysfunctionSilbert, D.T., 1981, “Human Sexuality Growth Groups,” Journal of Psychiatric Nursing / Mental Health Services 19, No.2: 31-34.


sexual dysfunctionSilbert, D.T., 1984, “Sexuality As A Clinical Consideration in The Treatment of Depression,” Journal of Sex Education and Therapy, Vol.10, No.1.


sexual dysfunctionSilbert, D.T., 1987, Masturbation in Relation to Sexual Morality, Dissertation Abstracts International, August v48 (n2-B): 599; 241 pgs. Original Research/Dissertation.


sexual dysfunctionSilbert, D.T., 1997, The Adventures of Abraham, In the Beginning, Children’s book about the process of loss and change, Unpublished Manuscript.


sexual dysfunctionSilbert, D.T., 1999, "Golf Hypnosis for Success," Thirty-minute audio self-hypnosis CD to improve golf performance and enjoyment.


sexual dysfunctionSilbert, D.T., 2000, “Jungle Golf,” Design, Manufacture and Sales of the “Jungle Golf” game. Competitive golf waging game to be played on the golf course.


CLINICAL RESEARCH TRIALS:


Eagle Eye Research Center, San Diego, CA Executive Director of Clinical Site: Sub-investigator, Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator: Cellegy Pharmaceutical, Inc.: Protocol TF 02-02-01, Testosterone Gel Study, “An Evaluation of CP601B, 0.5% Gel in Female Sexual Dysfunction due to Androgen Insufficiency” Phase II/III, ten month study.


Genesis Center for Clinical Research, San Diego, CA Sexology Expert: Independent Consultant to Assess and Diagnose Female Sexual Arousal Disorder and other Female Sexual Dysfunctions in relation to eligibility criteria. Pfizer Global Research and Development: Protocol # A1481123 – Clinical Research Trial of Oral Sildenafil Citrate in women diagnosed with Female Sexual Arousal Disorder. Phase III.





DR. DENISE T SILBERT
RN, CNS, PhD, FAACS
858-483-1430

Dr. Silbert has the knowledge and experience to actively educate her clients about the process of therapy and change for optimum functioning and contentment!