Zoe Thorne, PsyD

Dr. Zoe Thorne is a postdoctoral fellow at Stratus Mental Health Center. She has a passion for providing intentional and culturally-responsive therapy to children and families from diverse backgrounds. She has received training and is experienced in implementing evidence-based therapy approaches, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). Dr. Thorne takes a collaborative and strengths-based approach to adapt treatment to the individual and their family, while building resilience. She has found meaning in supporting youths in co-creating a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions, and in accessing resources which support their ability to more effectively function in their environments.

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Dr. Thorne completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in psychology. She received her M.A. and Psy.D in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, with her clinical training focused on children, adolescents, and their families. She completed an APA-accredited internship in Santa Monica, California with Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center, providing therapy and assessment in a community outpatient setting alongside school-based services and a hospital rotation as part of the interdisciplinary Cleft Palate Clinic team. Dr. Thorne’s doctoral dissertation focused on enhancing evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents who are survivors of trauma.