{"id":2085,"date":"2025-10-13T10:40:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laurengowerpsychologist.mikesaidwhat.site\/?page_id=2085"},"modified":"2025-12-10T13:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:32:12","slug":"professional-summary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laurengowerpsychologist.mikesaidwhat.site\/?page_id=2085","title":{"rendered":"Professional Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Professional Summary<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Background<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/?page_id=2091\"><\/p>\n<p><span>I\u2019ve worked as a Clinical Psychologist for over 25 years, treating adults, adolescents, children, and infants in both short- and long-term psychotherapy. In my private practice, I see individuals, couples, and families. <br \/>I\u2019ve supervised Clinical Psychology Master\u2019s students at the University of the Witwatersrand and continue to offer supervision to practicing psychologists and social workers. 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