About me
Dr. Loretta Billoups is a psychological associate who is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families who are in a place to actively make meaningful changes toward a balanced and fulfilling life. She believes that all people are capable of healing, resilience, and personal growth, and that your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are deeply interconnected.
Before becoming a clinician, Dr. Billoups spent twelve years as a Custody Assistant and Deputy Sheriff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Her service across multiple jail and court facilities exposed her to individuals facing systemic challenges within the criminal justice system. Inspired by these experiences, she transitioned into clinical work to support and advocate for those who might otherwise suffer in silence.
Dr. Billoups treatment specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, women’s health concerns, parenting stress, family dynamics, life transitions, and the unique high-stress challenges faced by first responders and law enforcement professionals. Dr. Billoups approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and she utilizes cognitive-behavioral and humanistic modalities and principles, incorporating humor thoughtfully and appropriately for healing and connection; while using warmth, compassion, empathy, and a collaborative style to build a safe, nonjudgmental, and empowering relationship with her clients.
Dr. Billoups is a supporter, ally, and provider of culturally responsive care to the BIPOC community and individuals from all diverse backgrounds and respects that taking the first step to seek support is a difficult, courageous, and significant action on the road to a more whole and gratified life.
WHO I WORK WITH:
• Adults
• Young Adults
• Couples
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
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Anxiety
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Mood Disorders
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Depression
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Law Enforcement and First Responders
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Grief and Loss
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ADD/ADHD
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Womens Health
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Parenting Stress
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Stress and Burn Out
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Life Transitions
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Family of Origin Issues
WHAT I PROVIDE:
•Individual Therapy
•Couples Therapy
INSURANCES ACCEPTED:
Aetna, Anthem, United Healthcare/Optum, Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Curative, UC-Ship, Motion Picture, First Health, GEHA, Curative, Sutter Health, Western Health, Meritain, Nippon, Tri-West, & Well Fleet
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
The Chicago School of Psychology
Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
Argosy University
Dr. Billoups is under the direct supervision of Dr. Tala Johartchi, PsyD
