About a Trusted Name in Therapy and Psychological Care

Finding the right therapist starts with trust. At California Consulting Group in San Diego, CA, you receive care backed by decades of experience. Since 1978, the practice has helped individuals and families improve their lives. Call 760-434-2242 today to learn how expert support can guide your next step.

Meet Lawrence T. Woodburn, Ph.D.

Who is guiding your care? Experience and knowledge matter. Lawrence T. Woodburn, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with over 40 years of experience.

He has spent his career helping people understand and improve their mental health. In addition, he has published 14 professional articles and contributed to national conventions. His work reflects both deep knowledge and real-world experience.

Professional Experience

1978 to Present

Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Private Practice

• Individual, group, and family psychotherapy
• Appointed to affiliate medical staff of San Luis Rey Hospital, Encinitas, California
• Cofounder of Community Research Foundation, Inc.
• President, California Consulting Group
• Coordinator of psychological services for six facilities, Volunteers of America 

April 1980 to July 1988

Community Research Foundation – Chief Psychologist

• Developed hospital alternative system for San Diego County, California
• In charge of staff training and supervision for four hospital alternative programs

September 1976 to January 1978

Andrew J. Bowen – Psychological Assistant

• Average caseload of fifteen individual clients and five families
• Consultation at the Vista Halfway House of Social Advocates for Youth 

September 1975 to August 1976

Fort Logan Mental Health Center – Clinical Psychology Intern

• Extensive experience in child inpatient and community mental health settings
• Special emphasis on family therapy, group process, and outreach consultation and education 

September 1971 to August 1975

Graduate Assistant to SIU Clinical Practicum Sequence

• Supervised two to four beginning practicum students using the peer supervision format
• Co-led skill-building programs in basic counseling skills (Carkhuff model) and Gestalt therapy
• Led process growth group for one Clinical Center treatment team
  

Professional Affiliations

• American Psychological Association
• California Psychological Association
• San Diego Psychological Association
  

Convention Presentations

• Over 75 presentations and invited addresses at regional, national, and international conventions

Consultation

• Broad range of independent consulting experience with private industry, government, higher education, and mental health agencies

Honors and Awards

• Presentation Merit Award, Division 17, APA Conventions in 1985 and 1986
• U.S. Public Health Service Traineeship, 1972 – 1976
• Graduate School Fellowship, Southern Illinois University, 1971 – 1972
• Phi Kappa Phi National Honorary
• Psy Chi Honorary
• Graduation with Honors, Iowa State University, 1971
• Scholarship Recognition Awards (Top Two Percent), Iowa State University, 1968 – 1971
• Admission with Recognition Award, Iowa State University, 1964 
  

Publications

• Lange, A.J., Woodburn, L.T., & Miller, W.G. “Intellective and ego-functioning differences among Clark-Trow student subgroups.” Journal of College Student Personnel. November 1974.
• Depue, R.D., & Woodburn, L.T. “The disappearance of paranoid symptoms with chronicity.” Journal of Abnormal Psychology. December 1974.
• Woodburn, L.T. & Bekker, L.D. “Differentially related factors of locus of control to a behavioral criterion.” Psychological Reports. February 1975.
• Gulanick, N., Woodburn, L.T. & Rimm, D.C. “Weight gain through self-control procedures.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. August 1975.
• Woodburn, L.T. & Barnhill, L.R. “Applying family systems therapy principles to couples counseling.” Personnel and Guidance Journal. 1977. (Article solicited by journal.)
• Paulsen, K., Rimm, D.C., Woodburn, L.T., & Rimm S. “A self-control approach in the treatment of inefficient spending.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 1978.
• Woodburn, L.T. “Working with private mental health centers.” In Margeneau, C.A. Encyclopedia Handbook of Private Practice. New York. Gardner Press. 1990.
• Woodburn, L.T. & Simpson, S. “Seven types likely to file stress claims.” San Diego Business Journal. July 19, 1993.
• Woodburn, L.T. & Simpson, S. “Profiling workers who file workers’ compensation stress claims.” EAP Digest. September / October 1993.
• Woodburn, L.T. & Simpson, S. “Employee types: Who will be the next stress claimant?” Risk Management. February 1994.
• Woodburn, L.T. & Simpson, S. “Coping with the stages of job stress.” EAP Digest. May / June 1998.