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Specialties
Pediatric psychology; anxiety disorders; mood disorders; aggressive and disruptive behavior problems; sexual behavior problems; adolescence; psychological evaluation
Biography
James Myers, PhD, is a clinical pediatric psychologist with specialized training and/or experience in several areas. Trained in pediatric psychology, he is versed in the treatment of psychological aspects of acute and chronic illness and in the assessment of developmental disabilities.
Dr. Myers has extensive experience in psychological evaluation, from diagnosis of learning problems and attention-deficit / hyperactivity Ddsorder (ADHD) to in-depth assessment of personality, social and emotional difficulties. A former consultant to a local juvenile court for several years, Dr. Myers has specialization in the assessment and treatment of oppositional-defiant and conduct problems. More recently, he has been actively involved in QI work aimed at improving the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and is well versed in the use of cognitive-behavioral strategies for treating anxiety disorders.
Education and Training
MA: University of Cincinnati, 1991.
PhD: University of Cincinnati, 1997.
Practicum Training: Division of Developmental Disabilities 1988-89; University Pain Control Center 1989-90; Adolescent Medicine CHMC; 1990-91.
Pre-doctoral Internship: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago 1991-92.
Licensure: Ohio Psychologist #5500.