Shirley Impellizzeri is an American clinical psychologist who has appeared as an expert on numerous television shows, including ''

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'' and '' Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew'',

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's therapist. and on the second season of

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" as a therapist for Jessica Canseco.

Early life and education

Born and raised in

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, she attended high school in her parents' native

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, returning to the

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for university. Impellizzeri earned her PhD in psychology from the

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. While working on her

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, she investigated child abuse cases for the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services. Impellizzeri continues to serve as an expert witness in court cases involving child abuse.

Career

She has hosted ''The Dr. Shirley and Steve Show'' with communication expert and public relations executive

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since August 2012. The psychology talk show airs on the UBN Radio network. A running bit between the hosts is Impellizzeri's infatuation with singer songwriter

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. Guests have included:

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, Howard Fine, Marisa Ramirez, Dr. Stan Tatkin,

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, Cheryl Woodcock,

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, Dr. Lawrence Heller, Dr. Paul Abramson, Dr.

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and Josefina Lopez. The show has covered topics ranging from video gamers to

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. On July 16, 2013, The Dr. Shirley and Steve Show marked the tenth anniversary of the Santa Monica Farmer's Market accident, which left ten people dead and injured 63, one of whom was Jenna Edwards who appeared on the show to share her experience. Impellizzeri has appeared on the cover of ''

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'' magazine and is currently the Sex, Love, and Relationship expert for ''

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Latina'' magazine, answering questions from readers in her "Let's Talk Sex" column. Impellizzeri is the author of ''Why Can't I Change? How to Conquer Your Self-Destructive Patterns'' (Sunrise River Press, May 2012).

Personal life

Imperllizzeri maintains a private practice in Beverly Hills. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Impellizzeri, Shirley Living people Year of birth missing (living people) American clinical psychologists University of California, Los Angeles alumni