About Dr. Altes

“As a psychologist in private practice for over 34 years, my goal is to help others and ease the challenges that may be making life chaotic, dramatic or difficult. The work I do is centered around psychoeducational evaluations, as well as child custody evaluations and immigration evaluations for attorney-represented individuals.”
– Dr. Linda M. Altes

Meet Dr. Altes

Dr. Altes is honored to be a psychologist for 35 years and to be available to help people at difficult times in their lives. Her work combines analytical skills with emotional intelligence. Dr. Altes is a thoughtful, caring professional who brings integrity and credibility to her evaluations. Her evaluation reports are clear and thorough and convey detailed information to those who make the ultimate decisions. Dr. Altes will take the time to listen and understand and sees every individual as unique.

To stay current and learn cutting edge research and approaches in the field, Dr. Altes regularly attends conferences and workshops. In addition, she is a sought after expert trainer to less experienced psychologists who are seeking additional training in the specialized fields of immigration evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, and family law matters.

Clients and colleagues find Dr. Altes to be thoughtful, professional, hard-working, and accessible.

View Dr. Altes's CV

Licenses & Highlights

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Psychologist - State of California #PSY11113 (1989 - Present)

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Past Ethics Committee Member of the San Diego Psychological Association

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Past President and Fellow of the San Diego Psychological Association

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Past President of the San Diego Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

Professional Memberships

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California Psychological Association

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San Diego Psychological Association

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American Psychological Association

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International Dyslexia Association

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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

In The News, Presentations & Appearances

In The News

NY Times Article The Ghost in the Therapy Room: Therapists are cautious about sharing personal information. When they fall ill or die unexpectedly, the shock can be shattering. Ellen Barry. July 24, 2025.

Presentations & Appearances

September 2022. Critical Skills Needed for Therapy with Minors in Divorcing Families. California Psychological Association Annual Convention 2022. Sacramento, CA. (1 hour)
2014 – 2022. Presentations and appearances were put on hold for family caregiving responsibilities.
September 2010 – 2014. Preparing Your Professional Will Workshop. San Diego Psychological Association. San Diego, CA. (3 hours)
October 2012. Resources for Ethical and Legal Clinical Practice. San Diego Psychological Association. San Diego, CA.
View CV for many more.

Community Work and Supporting the Field

Immigration Psychology Partnership, Board Member and Treasurer, 2023 – Present
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, Board Member, 2023 – 2026
San Diego Psychological Association, Past-President 2014; President 2013; President-Elect 2012; Ethics Committee 2010 – 2013; Psychologist Retirement, Incapacity, or Death (PRID) Committee Member 2008 – 2014; Science Fair Committee Chairman 1996 – 1998
Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego, Board Member 2010 – 2011, 2007 – 2008
Lisa Hirschman Memorial Fund Committee, Member 2007 – Present
Educational Therapy Program, UCSD Extension, San Diego, Advisory Board 2000 – 2006
Women Together, Chairman 2003 – 2004; Committee Member 2001 – 2005
SD Psychological Association Community Services Group, Board Member 2001 – 2003
Winston School, Del Mar, CA, Advisory Board Member 1999 – 2004
San Diego County Commission on Children and Youth, Commissioner 1990 -1993
International Dyslexia Association, San Diego Branch, President 2004 – 2008; President 1990 – 1994; Executive Board Member 1985 – 1998