DeLee Lantz, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PSY 4953

I have been licensed in California and loving my clinical practice here since 1977. After receiving my doctorate from Harvard University in 1963, I worked first as a teacher and researcher, as well as a clinician. Former positions include the faculties of the University of California at Santa Cruz, UCLA School of Medicine and the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. I also spent a total of four years in India as a counseling psychologist, as well as doing research in villages and studying Eastern systems of understanding the mind and emotions.

It is my clinical practice, however, that I feel is my true calling, and this is where I have been happily focusing most of my attention for the last 20+ years. I enjoy seeing my clients, who range in age from late adolescence to older adulthood. I like to adapt my approach to what is best for each individual. For anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, phobias (bridge phobia, needle phobia, etc.) and general anxiety, as well as for pain, I have found that cognitive-behavioral therapy with biofeedback generally has the best results. For overcoming blocks to achieving one's goals, often a more psychodynamic approach is best to uncover fears and old, self-defeating messages. The new "positive psychology", or psychology of well-being, is very useful for those who want to develop more fully the attitudes and habits that support a happier, healthier present and future. This approach may be used productively with two or more people together. Frequently I use a combination of approaches. Integral to all my work is the relationship with the client and support of his or her strengths and inner resources.

I am especially experienced in psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, depression, pain conditions and life transitions. Often, however, clients come in simply saying "I just have some problems in living my life more fully". As a certified biofeedback therapist, I have experience especially with anxiety and phobias, pain management, stress management, and psychophysiological disorders such as migraine and tension headaches,TMJ disorder, borderline hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic floor muscle disorders, etc. I'd be delighted to hear from you if you feel my approaches and experience would be of help to you.

Insurance accepted: MediCare, TriCare

DeLee Lantz, Ph.D.
Director, Integrated Psychology Associates

Licensed Psychologist,
PSY 4953

My Offices:

2859 Sacramento Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

              and

45 Camino Alto, Suite 203

Mill Valley, CA 94941

My Telephone: 

I.P.A. (415) 409-1564      

Fax:: (415) 331-5433

e-mail Dr Lantz:

Read Dr. Lantz's articles:
Psychological Approaches
to Chronic Pain

What is Biofeedback?

Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder and Their Treatment

Myths of Aging

Urinary Incontinence in Women

For Biofeedback Therapists: Training surface EMG when readings don't reflect the actual tension