ABOUT ME

Quincy Singleton, the nuerodiverse

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #88212

Welcome!

I was born in Los Angeles and raised in Victorville. My upbringing has a heavy influence on my approach to psychotherapy. Experiencing several traumatic events had a significant impact on how I saw the world. As a young kid, I did everything I was supposed to in order to stay off of everyone’s radar. I played sports, earned good grades and did as I was told. All of this, while silently suffering. I fell through the cracks. Only after becoming an adult and reflecting on my experiences did I realize the magnitude of my suffering. As I’ve continued to reflect on my personal experiences, I came to accept that my brain is neurodiverse. I have a better understanding of the unique challenges of the neurodiverse brain and I’ve learned how to access the super power strengths that help me thrive. Learning about myself has been a process and working through the emotional pain is a constant and difficult process.

Reflecting on these experiences led me to develop a humanistic/existential approach to psychotherapy. This approach values the relationship between the therapist and the client and provides unique avenues to discuss the meaning of life and death.

 When working with adults: I blend the humanist/existential approach with other therapeutic approaches to help the person find meaning/purpose in life, evolve their level of consciousness and learn practical tools to enhance their experience. While we do work to decrease symptoms, most of the work is focused on enhancing the individual’s experience. 

I am passionate about working with children and adolescents. The skill the sets me apart from other practitioners is my ability to identify creative solutions to address complex behaviors. Clients that I see have already attempted to implement rewards systems and may even have developed behavior support plans with professionals. Sometimes, behavior is complex and this is where I excel. I have been supporting parents in these types of situations for over 10 years using a number of therapeutic approaches including behavior management, trauma related approaches, and attachment theory. My goal is to help parents learn effective ways to discipline and connect with their children. 

I am also passionate about delivering therapy to ethnic people who would normally not have access to mental health support. I have worked for non-profit organizations for many years, working with people who have low-income, challenges with drugs, and adversely impacted by the criminal justice and other oppressive systems.

Aside from my work in private practice, I currently hold the following positions:

– Assistant Professor of Psychology