About

Dr. Shirah Bale is a licensed clinical psychologist in Ventura, California. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from California Lutheran University, completed her predoctoral internship at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Indiana, and her postdoctoral fellowship at Community Memorial Health System in Ventura.

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Dr. Bale has experience working in primary care, hospital, and community mental health settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. She takes a warm, collaborative, and empathetic approach, integrating self-compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients better understand themselves and navigate challenges.

 

She holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and works with clients navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, birth trauma, and the transition to parenthood. Her approach provides a compassionate, informed space to help clients reconnect with themselves and navigate this new chapter.