B.A. Psychology, University of Southern California. Los Angeles, 1980
Ph.D. Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Berkeley/Alameda, 1990

Dr. Siperstein is a clinical psychologist whose area of expertise is assessment and treatment of children. Dr. Siperstein's pre- and postdoctoral training in child treatment and evaluation were at the Ann Martin Children's Center in Piedmont where she was the Director of Psychological Testing from 1991 - 1994.

Dr. Siperstein's teaching and practice comes from a psychodynamically oriented perspective. In her private practice in Oakland and Pleasanton, her clinical work has been devoted to psychotherapy and psychodiagnostic assessment with children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Siperstein is a diplomate in forensic psychology, certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Her forensic work includes Custody/Access and Psychological Evaluations for the Alameda and Contra Costa County Courts, and Independent Psychological Evaluations for the Victim of Crime Program. Additionally, she has consulted with preschools, parent groups, and provides consultation and training to interns.