Dr. Frank Kraetz, Psy.D.

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Get to know Psychologist Dr. Frank Kraetz, who serves patients in California.

Dr. Kraetz is a licensed clinical psychologist at Psychological Enrichment Center, where he previously assumed the position of psychological assistant from October 2005 – December 2018.

With more than 20 years of clinical experience, his goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space where one can freely reflect, gain valuable perspectives, and process their experiences. His specialties include marriage and partnerships, men’s mental health, religion and spirituality, schizophrenia & psychotic disorders, as well as trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Kraetz graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach in 1996. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Psychology degree from Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology in 2011. 

Furthering his training in Brooklyn, New York, he served as a psychology intern at Veterans Administration, New York Harbor Healthcare System (September 2004 – September 2005). Dr. Kraetz engaged in a full-time clinical internship at an APA-accredited program, which encompassed diverse six-month rotations in various specialized areas. These included Oncology and Geriatrics, Neuropsychology, Pain Management Clinic, and Hepatitis C Clinic. Additionally, he completed a one-year minor rotation focused on PTSD.

During this internship, Dr. Kraetz gained valuable experience in providing individual, couple, and group therapy. Specifically, he conducted dual diagnosis groups aimed at supporting post-rehab and long-term recovery clients dealing with substance abuse issues. Furthermore, he performed psychological assessments, both objective and projective testing, as well as neuropsychological assessments.

 contributing to the crucial process of determining suitability for organ transplantation, his role extended to participating in evaluations for potential organ recipients. As part of his responsibilities, Dr. Kraetz also provided supportive supervision to practicum students, helping them navigate their own learning experiences.

To further enrich his knowledge and skills, he actively participated in various learning opportunities, such as attending Grand Rounds and weekly training seminars. The topics covered a wide array of subjects, including psychodiagnostic testing, trauma-focused therapy, couple therapy, group therapy, geropsychology, diversity and multicultural issues, and mindfulness training, among others.

Psychology is the science of behavior and mind. It includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope. Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat the psychological problems and behavioral dysfunctions resulting from, or related to, physical and mental health. In addition, they play a major role in the promotion of healthy behavior, preventing diseases and improving patients’ quality of life.

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