Dr. Amy Stark

Child Psychologist, Author & Speaker

Specializing in:
Teaching Families How to Live Divorced
and Self-Esteem for Girls and Boys

Welcome

Welcome

Experiencing the end-results of Divorce or Separation?

If you are experiencing the end-results of divorce or separation, then you have come to the right place. As you may have noticed, divorce puts an end to your marriage, but not to the underlying issues and conflicts between the two partners and their children. These are issues you will still have to face and solve if, ultimately, your goal is to move on. And when children are involved, problem-solving within a family gets that much more complicated.

Learn How To Live Divorced

Dr. Stark's goal is to enable both parents and children with the necessary solutions to some of the most commonly seen problems in divorce today.* With the proper tools, you and your children can transition better between homes and phases, and learn to live with each other--albeit separately.

Dr. Stark provides the following court-ordered services:

  • Child Custody Evaluations
  • Court-Ordered Reunification
  • Case Management
  • Court-Ordered Individual Therapy For Children
  • Co-Parenting Therapy

In recent years, Dr. Stark published three books about self-esteem, Whole Heart for Girls, Whole Heart for Young Women, and Whole Heart for Boys to help children feel good about themselves. Dr. Stark is also the author of illustrated children's stories. The Fairy Godmother Next Door book series includes The Fairy Godmother Babysits and the upcoming 2019 publication of The Fairy Godmother Helps the Monarchs.

About Dr. Stark
License # PSY7828

Dr. Amy L. Stark is a highly respected clinical psychologist based in California. She received her doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her background in education is in child psychology. Dr. Stark is best known for her work with children in high-conflict divorce situations.

As an author, Dr. Stark appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to talk about the workplace and its resemblance to family dynamics, the subject of her first book Because I Said So.

In recent years, Dr. Stark published three books about self-esteem, Whole Heart for Girls, Whole Heart for Young Women, and Whole Heart for Boys to help children feel good about themselves. Dr. Stark is also the author of illustrated children's stories. The Fairy Godmother Next Door book series includes The Fairy Godmother Babysits and the upcoming 2019 publication of The Fairy Godmother Helps the Monarchs.

Dr. Stark’s Videos, Audio, Books & Workshops

Self-esteem or lack of it begins early. Children get criticized and learn to be critical. They get teased and learn to feel victimized. They see parents who do not love themselves and believe they aren’t lovable either.

When we can start at the very beginning, with an understanding of always being lovable, then we can make mistakes and it’s ok. We can win or lose a game and it’s ok. We are still lovable.

I wrote the book Whole Heart for Girls and Whole Heart for Boys to help parents begin to discuss self-esteem with their children at a younger age, by reading about it, discussing it and hopefully demonstrating it. It also teaches children that self-esteem does not come from being the best at anything or being perfect. Self-esteem is about knowing you are lovable. This gives children a chance to make mistakes, try something new and know they can cope with life’s ups and downs, without falling apart or feeling like a failure, hence unlovable. In that way, they are free to try new things and know that no matter what the results, trying your best is important and win or lose you are always loved.

 

Meditations for Personal Growth

 

I designed these meditations as part of a program to enhance personal growth. It is recommended they are played daily for several weeks. Find a quiet place where you will be able to close your eyes and relax*. Throughout the day, focus on the positives you remember. Part II can be used to reduce stress anytime. Enjoy. – Dr. Amy L. Stark

 

*do not listen to these meditations while operating a vehicle.

 

 

Building Your Self-Esteem  

 

This meditation is filled with positive self-image statements to help you continue to promote good, loving feelings about yourself. $6.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increasing Your Personal Power   


This meditation is designed to build your self-confidence and help you feel capable to move forward in your life with the inner knowledge that you can do it. $6.99

 

Workshops and speaking engagements:

Dr. Stark offers WHOLE HEART FOR GIRLS workshops and presentations for parents, teachers, and girls (ages 6-12) or young women (ages 13-21). Call to schedule (714) 547-1456

Books

visit Dr. Stark's Author page on Amazon

Check out Dr. Stark's Videos on Youtube

 

Blog

Back-to-School Tips

So many of the kids in my practice stress every year when it's time to start school.  When that fear is also coupled with a new divorce or separation situation for their parents, it's a lot for children to cope with.  There are a few things parents can do to help:
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Greetings Matter

Have you noticed, people don’t greet each other anymore? We just start in with our own needs, with retail clerks, restaurant workers and sometimes even our friends.

When was the last time you asked someone how their day has been? Are we really in that much of a hurry? Is this what we want our children to see and how we want them to grow up? 
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Mr. Pitt's Story

Mr Pitt's story. He was crying outside our office so we went outside to see. He was a 5 month kitten...part Abyssinian..and since he was crying we started to feed him.
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Meet Spencer

Who is Spencer - click here!

Check out all our photos in the photo gallery!

* Disclaimer:
Dr. Stark's Web site is not intended to take the place of a court-ordered advice or the advice of another professional. Although you may use the input found here to your best advantage, we recommend that you do so in conjunction with the work that you are doing with your individual therapist. Remember: this Web site is not therapy; it's knowledge and support.

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