Loretta Billoups

Dr. Loretta Billoups is a Mental Health Clinician in Los Angeles. She obtained a master's degree in forensic psychology from Argosy University and received her doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. As part of her course work, she completed and published her dissertation, entitled: The Psychological Effects of System Induced Trauma in the Child Welfare System.

Prior to becoming a clinician, Dr. Billoups was employed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as a Custody Assistant and later as a Deputy Sheriff for close to twelve years. While being employed by the Sheriff's department she had the opportunity to work at multiple facilities including Men Central Jail, Twin Towers, Central Arraignment Court, Torrance Court, and Central Regional Detention Center. Working in law enforcement allowed her to engage with members of society that needed additional support as they navigated the criminal justice system and faced systemic challenges. It is her life experiences, education, and career choices that has led her to become a clinician and provide assistance to those who may have otherwise suffered in silence.

Dr. Billoups has been trained in many modalities and due to this she has treated depression, anxiety, mood disorders, many variations of trauma, and a host of other mental illnesses. She is certified in crisis intervention, anger management, trauma and suicide prevention. Dr. Billoups currently works as an Associate Professor and the Director of Clinical Training at The Chicago School in Los Angeles.

Her favorite quote is, "Work for a cause not for an applause, live life to express and not to impress" Author Unknow