About Maya

I am a professor of psychology at Loma Linda University and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of California. My research focuses on ways to increase access to mental health services in under-resourced communities.

I provide consultation on mental health services research projects, policy-making, school and community mental health.

I also accept a small number of clients and provide services for youth and young adults with depression, anxiety, and autism.

For inquiries, please contact me at dr.mayaboustani@gmail.com

LICENSURE: Psychologist, California (2018-present) - Lic # 30381

EDUCATION

Florida International University (2011- 2016)

PhD Psychology (Child and Adolescent Clinical Science); GPA: 4.0

MS Psychology (Child and Adolescent Clinical Science); GPA: 4.0

Dissertation: Sexual health programming for youth in or at risk for foster care

Masters Thesis: Common elements of adolescent prevention programming

Mentor: Stacy Frazier, PhD

Villanova University of Pennsylvania (2004-2006)

M.S. Psychology (Research emphasis); GPA: 3.63

Master’s Thesis: The associations of universal value types with the Big 5 personality traits and individualism-collectivism in Lebanon and the United States

Mentor: Steven Krauss, PhD

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (2001-2003)

B.S. Psychology; GPA: 3.75; Dean’s list; Psi Chi Honor Society

Honors Thesis: College students’ knowledge of geography

Mentor: Stacy Frazier, PhD

EMPLOYMENT

Maya Boustani, PhD (2020-present), Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Loma Linda University (2018-present), Assistant Professor

University of California, Los Angeles (2024-present), Clinical Instructor

University of California, Los Angeles (2016-2018), Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Texas Health Science Center (2015-2016), Predoctoral Intern

Florida International University (2013-2015), Graduate Student Instructor

University of Miami School of Medicine (2006-2011), Senior Research Associate

Pennsylvania Counseling Services (2003-2005), Mental Health Counselor