Susan Iyican, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA PSY 30208)

Dr. Iyican completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Houston, where her graduate research was focused on interventions for distressed couples as well as risk factors and treatment for domestic violence. In addition to studying and working clinically with couples, she received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals dealing with anxiety, trauma, stress, and depression.

After finishing her doctorate, Dr. Iyican completed an APA accredited postdoctoral fellowship at the UC San Diego/VA San Diego Healthcare System residency program. As a fellow at the VA’s Family Mental Health Program, she provided Veterans and their partners with couple and individual therapy. This fellowship provided further intensive training in evidence-based psychotherapies, including Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy for PTSD, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.

In addition to providing psychotherapy services to couples and individuals through the Couples Wellness Center, Dr. Iyican previously worked as a staff psychologist at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and as an Assistant Health Sciences Clinical Professor at UC San Diego. She has co-authored numerous publications and professional presentations focused on the topics of couple therapy and domestic violence.

Dr. Iyican is certified in Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy, has completed Level 2 Gottman Method Couple Therapy Training and the Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship.