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Mindy Dirks

Dr. Mindy Penzias Dirks is a clinical psychologist in Palo Alto who specializes in addressing high conflict relationships. She earned her B.S. in Special Education and Math & Science Education in 1986 and taught in the public school system prior to receiving her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1997. Currently, Dr. Dirks works almost exclusively as a court informed psychologist addressing family conflict. She serves as an expert consultant, parenting coach, coparent counselor, couples’ counselor, and family systems therapist. Her therapy with children, teens, and families is in person, highly interactive, creative, and designed to facilitate joyful connection.