Education & Experience

Dr. Cheryl Arutt, a Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved Consultant, is a passionate advocate for victims of trauma and abuse with over 25 years experience. She holds a Doctor of Psychology degree from CSPP-LA and a B.A. in Women's Studies from UCLA, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude. Dr. Cheryl has taught graduate students at CSPP-LA, holds a certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from WILA and was in a study group with Dr. Dan Siegel for several years. She contributed to the Trauma chapter of the 2023 Forensic Mental Health textbook "Framing Integrated Solutions" by Michele Bratina PhD. Dr. Cheryl speaks frequently about EMDR, trauma and creativity to groups nationally and internationally, and on TV on networks like CNN, HLN, ABC, DiscoveryID and NBC. She loves raising awareness about EMDR therapy in media, including her interview in the Access Hollywood episode about Prince Harry & EMDR Therapy- LINK to the Access Hollywood EMDR story: https://www.accessonline.com/videos/prince-harry-undergoes-emdr-therapy-in-the-me-you-cant-see-inside-the-popular-treatment A licensed clinical and forensic psychologist in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA she specializes in recovery from trauma & creative artist issues. www.drcherylarutt.com