F. Lynne Merk, PhD
Title
Staff Psychologist
Email
Lynne.Merk@cchmc.org
Phone
513-636-6500
Fax
513-636-6534
Bio
Lynne Merk is a native of Cincinnati who has been providing psychological services to children, adults and families since 1996 -- beginning at the Master's level and obtaining her PhD in 1999. Dr. Merk worked as an outpatient therapist with NorthKey Community Care in Florence, Kentucky, for six years prior to joining the staff at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in October 2002.
Dr. Merk's experience and training is broad. Her current practice in Harrison, Ohio, includes pediatric psychology and child clinical psychology for a wide range of mental health issues. Dr. Merk is community and family focused in her approach to treating children -- consulting with other professionals / agencies who are working with the child and / or locating additional community resources for patients and families.
Credentials
PhD: Bowling Green State University, 1999.
Internship: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Psychology Internship Program; Akron, OH, 1995-1996.
Certification: Ohio State Board of Psychology, 2002; Kentucky State Board of Psychology, 2000.
Awards and Honors
Donald Becker Leventhal Memorial Award for outstanding ability in both psychological research and clinical practice, Bowling Green State University, 1994.
Award for Excellence in Psychology, University of Dayton, 1990.
Special Interests
Posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, early childhood intervention, parenting, ADHD, behavior problems, noncompliance with medical regimen, depression and other mood disorders, healing from abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional).
