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DEBRA S. BORYS, Ph.D., FABPS

10850 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 550
Los Angeles, California 90024
Phone: 310-470-8484
E-mail: [email protected]

Education: Ph .D ., Clinical Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1980

Licensure: California Psychologist License #PSY11690

Honors, Scott Dissertation Fellowship, 1986–1987
Awards: Graduate Division Research Grant, UCLA, 1986–1987
Chancellor’s Intern Fellowship, UCLA, 1980–1987
Phi Beta Kappa, 1980
Highest Honors in Psychology, UCLA, 1980 NON-MEDICAL RESUMES
College Honors, UCLA, 1980
Summa Cum Laude, UCLA, 1980
Dean’s List, UCLA, 1977–1980
Holland Scholarship, UCLA, 1977–1979

Current Private Practice, Westwood Village, California, 1990-Present
Position: Individual, family and couples therapy, critical incident stress debriefing for disasters;
Forensic evaluation/consultation/expert witness re abuse, harassment, trauma and PTSD

Academic Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology and Clinical Supervisor, 1992-2001
Experience: UCLA Psychology Clinic
Research Faculty Supervisor, CA School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles,
1992-1997
Assistant Professor of Psychology, CA School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles,
1991-1992

Memberships: 2013-Present American Psychological Association Media Referral Service panelist - consultation to the media
as referred by APA re: psychological issues in sexual harassment, sexual assault, trauma/PTSD, APA Public
Affairs Office, Washington, DC
Fellow in Forensic Psychology 2006-Present; Diplomate, American College of Forensic Examiners,
American Board of Psychological Specialties, 1998-2006
Professional Advisory Board, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Reporter, 1996-1997
California Psychological Association, 1995-Present
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 1993-Present
Los Angeles County Psychological Association, 1988-Present
Member, Board of Directors, and Co-Chair, Victim Treatment Committee (1992–1998);
Disaster Response Team (1991–2002); Ethics Committee (1991–present)
American Psychological Association, 1982-Present

Following is a selected list of presentations and publications by Dr . Borys:
Presentations: 06/22/18 Annual ABOTA Masters in Trial Mock Trial participant – Role: Plaintiff’s Mental Health Expert
Witness; held at Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, California
Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology: When Treating Therapists Testify,
Symposium presentation sponsored by Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Forensic Psychology Committee
Sexual Harassment Litigation: The Intersection of Law and Psychology,
Sponsored by California Psychological Association
Psychological Damages in Sexual Harassment, presented at MCLE workshop on
Gender Bias and Sexual Harassment, Pacific Legal Institute, Woodland Hills, CA

Publications: Borys, D.S. (2013). “Patients who experienced a boundary violation with their prior therapist.” LACPA
Psychologist, March-April, 17 .
Sonne, J .L ., Haviland, M .G ., Borys, D .S ., & Ermshar, A.F. (1998). “Nonsexual Multiple
Relationships between Therapists and Patients: Ethical Practice in the Face of Scant
Research, Conflicting Theories and Vague Guidelines.” Unpublished research report .
Borys, D.S. (1997). “Recognizing ‘Welcomeness’ Involving Mentors and Supervisors.”
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Reporter: 2(2), 1 & 4-8
Borys, D.S. (1994). “’Maintaining Therapeutic Boundaries’ The Motive is Therapeutic
Effectiveness, Not Defensive Practice.” Ethics and Behavior . 4(3), 267-73

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