Dr. Lanikai Clouse is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in psychotherapy and psychological assessment. She is the owner and practitioner at Lanikai Clouse Psychological Services in Pasadena, California, where she provides specialized therapy to adolescents, adults, LGBTQ individuals, and geriatric populations. Dr. Clouse utilizes evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems, and attachment theory, to treat conditions such as mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and addiction.

With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Clouse has worked in various clinical roles, including private practice, outpatient and inpatient hospital settings, and residential treatment centers. Her expertise extends to conducting psychological evaluations for individuals facing professional licensing sanctions and providing group and individual therapy in addiction recovery programs.

Dr. Clouse has held leadership positions in clinical settings, including Aurora Las Encinas Hospital, where she was responsible for developing and executing policies and procedures for an inpatient psychiatric unit, ensuring effective program implementation and patient care. She also served as an adjunct faculty member at Alliant International University, where she taught doctoral-level courses on ethics, risk management, and multicultural issues in psychology.

Dr. Clouse earned her PsyD and MA in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and her BA in Psychology from Pepperdine University. She has contributed to training future psychologists through supervision and mentorship roles and remains committed to advancing mental health care through her diverse practice and teaching endeavors.