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Chisato Komatsu, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Komatsu is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of California (#PSY28666) and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (1-08-4103). She received a Ph.D. in School Psychology program, APA accredited, from Louisiana State University and a B.A. in Psychology with University Honors from University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Komatsu has over 20 years of experience studying and working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She has worked with children through adults and families in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient clinic, home, school (i.e., general & special education classrooms), and organization settings. Dr. Komatsu has worked with varying diagnosis and challenges including basic academic problems, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) and other anxiety disorders. Dr. Komatsu has co-authored several journal articles, book chapters, conference presentations and has served as a guest reviewer for the Journal of Behavioral Education.
Dr. Komatsu’s primary clinical interest is working with children, adolescents and their families utilizing the principles of ABA, so they can identify the problem at hand, work to decrease challenging behaviors while increasing appropriate behaviors. The goal of my practice is for individuals and families to acquire skills and strategies to navigate challenges in their lives and reach their overall well-being.
Dr. Komatsu is a fluent speaker of Japanese, and she delivers services in English and in Japanese.
Education & Training
Licensed Psychologist in California
Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral (BCBA-D)
Ph.D. in School Psychology, Louisiana State University
Selected Publications & Presentations
Wang, D., Komatsu, C., Rue, H., & Mandal-Blasio, R. (2017). Procedural Integrity in Functional Analysis: A Review of the Literature. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Komatsu, C. Ridgway, A., Ramos, G., & Jouharian, A. (2010). Effect of Performance Feedback in In-Home Settings on Appropriate Tone and Audibility of Speech of Children with Autism. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Antonio, Texas.
Okajima, M., Komatsu, C., & Harai, H. (2008). 強迫性障害 [Obsessive compulsive disorder]. In K. Uchiyama & Y. Sakano (Eds.), 認知行動療法の技法と臨床 [Techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Clinical Settings]. Tokyo: Nippon-Hyoro-Sha.
Okajima, M., Komatsu, C., Noguchi, Y., Hashimoto, K., Harai, H. (2007). Effectiveness of Exposure and Ritual Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Japanese Health Care Settings. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Barcelona, Spain.
Vance, M. J., Call, N., Komatsu, C., Rader, K., Trosclair-Lasserre, N. M., & Volkert, V. (2006). Graduate Training in School Psychology at Louisiana State University. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, Georgia.
Connell, J. E., Witt, J. C. & Komatsu, C. (2006). Constructing a Math Applications, Curriculum-Based Assessment: An Analysis of the Relationship between Applications Problems, Computation Problems and Criterion Referenced Assessments. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Anaheim, California.
Komatsu, C. & Witt, J. C. (2005). The Importance of Fluent Component Skills in Mathematical Comprehension.. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Anaheim, California.
About Little Pine Consulting
The name Little Pine Consulting comes from my last name Komatsu (小松) where the Japanese kanji characters represent as little pine trees. Trees are considered representative of life, growth, wisdom and prosperity, which are consistent with the characteristics I highly value in my practice. With care, guidance and incorporation of appropriate techniques, your little will flourish to achieve their fullest potential.
