Online psychological testing
PHQ-9, GAD-7, BDI-II, and related measures — results sent securely straight to Dr. Story.
Atomic Shrink Psychology, Inc.
Precision care, quietly delivered — Atomic Shrink Psychology
Dr. Patricia Masuda-Story and staff welcome you to Atomic Shrink, Inc. We personalize your treatment plan to address your specific needs.
Patricia Masuda-Story, Psy.D. · Clinical Psychologist
Licensed in California & Colorado
Serving patients since 2005
Start your intake
Patient portal · Coming soon
The ultimate experience, in progress
These tools are planned for a secure, HIPAA-ready patient experience. They are not live yet — labeled clearly so you know what’s coming.
Online check-in
Optional pre-appointment check-in when you want to use it — your choice, on your schedule.
Video visits via Zoom
Separate entry points for Dr. Story and for office staff. Zoom for Healthcare is already in place; portal buttons will go live with final links.
All forms online
Easy-to-fill intake and clinical forms, designed for patients — with a HIPAA-compliant path for us to receive them. Not claimed as live until the secure system is ready.
Services
Clinical work, clearly scoped
Adult clinical psychotherapy
Personalized treatment for adults. Modalities may include CBT, CPT, insight-oriented work, solution-focused care, and related approaches matched to your needs.
Bariatric & pre-surgical clearance
Psychological evaluations for bariatric and related pre-surgical clearance. Surgeon referral required — have that office contact ours.
Independent Medical Examinations
IMEs considered case-by-case. (Dr. Story has retired as a QME — QME services are not offered.)
Coverage
Insurance we work with
- Medicare
- TriWest
- TriCare
- CHAMPVA
- MHN-HealthNet
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Evernorth
- United
- L.A. Care
- Regal
- HDMG
- ADOC
- Sierra Medical
- Medi-Cal (through a third party)
- …and more
Please call to verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Offices
Three California locations · remote-first
Offices currently work remotely / via telehealth for many appointments. Call to confirm how yours will be held. Please do not mail to exam offices.
Glendale
100 N. Brand Boulevard, Suite 316
Glendale, CA 91203
Lancaster
1034 West Avenue L-12, Suite 111
Lancaster, CA 93534
Big Bear Lake
40415 Big Bear Boulevard
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Reach us
Hours & contact
- Office / staff phone support: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
- Clinical services: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Closed on all holidays
Mailing (do not send to exam offices):
17328 Ventura Blvd, Suite 134
Encino, CA 91316
Ready when you are
Start with a clear next step. We’ll guide intake, consent, and coverage from there.
Request an appointmentOr call 818-481-6581 during support hours.