Nancy Altamar, Counselor/Therapist
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Nancy Altamar

Psychologist

7899 Camino Predera Rancho Cucamonga CA, 91730
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Dr. Nancy Altamar is a licensed therapist and an organizational psychologist practicing in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Dr. Altamar specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Altamar evaluates and treats business clients through a variety of methods such as evaluation of needs within an organization, with leadership concerns, and team work deficiencies.  Patients usually visit Dr. Altamar because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help whether they are medical clients or business clients. Psychologists perform exams such as a 360 evaluation, focus groups, and executive coaching for leaders within an organization to help improve the structure, as a whole to incorporate the success, vitality, and continued success of the purpose, vision, and longevity of a company.  Dr. Nancy strives on helping clients reduce the roadblocks they are experiencing, learn from past mistakes, and venture into a new desired state of success.

Education and Training

University of Phoenix Master's in Science: MFCT 2012

Phillips Graduate Institute Psy.D. Org. Leader/Consulting 2015

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish
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Nancy Altamar's Expert Contributions
  • Is CBT or medication better for anxiety?

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the most effective approach to therapy however for different disorders dialectical behavioral therapy can be more appropriate. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interrupts the cognition while dialectical behavioral therapy interrupts the emotions. Axis 1 personality disorders respond better to DBT while mood disorders, major depressive disorder, & generalized anxiety disorder responds better to cognitive behavioral therapy. Personality disorders need lifelong therapy while the mood disorders, depressive disorders, & anxiety disorders can be ameliorated with short-term therapy. READ MORE

  • Which medicine is the most effective for depression?

    Hello, I cannot prescribe medication but my knowledge from previous studies is to discuss this with your medical doctor. A medical doctor can prescribe this medication. A good resource online to do your own research is WebMD.com or Drugs.Com. You could have drug allergies or food allergies or if you're taking other medications, they could have contraindications which could be dangerous. If you have a doctor, ask these questions and make sure that you both make an informed decision on how to proceed and what type of medication could help. A combination of talk therapy (particularly in person) and medication are the best treatment approach for depression. Respectfully, Nancy Altamar Benson LMFT 114370 READ MORE

Awards

  • Nominated for Excellence in Leadership 2017 University of Phoenix 
  • Featured in Inland Valley News Bulletin for excellence as therapist intern 2012 University of Phoenix in 2012 

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • St. Mark's Lutheran School in Hacienda Heights, California, St. John Vianney in Hacienda Heights, California, Harvest Food Banks, Episcopal Home & Ramona Convent Secondary in Alhambra, CA
  • Rosemead Community Recreation Center in Rosemead, CA, Marvin Behavioral Health for Doctors across the country through Harvard University in Cambridge, MA to receive Pro-Bono work in 2021
  • Wounded Warrior Project in Los Angeles, CA & Skid Row Shelter in Los Angeles, CA

Areas of research

Grief Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Trauma, Depression, Anxiety Certified (Top of Class): Academy of CBT

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Approaches

Play-Based Therapy/Social Skills Therapy

Internal Family Systems

Family Therapist: Strategic/Systemic Approaches

Executive Coaching/Leadership Coaching

CPR/First Aid Trained/Certified for Infants, Children, & Adults: Dec. 2022

Nancy Altamar's Practice location

7899 Camino Predera -
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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