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Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology

James D. Myers, PhD

Title

Staff Psychologist

Email

james.myers@cchmc.org

Phone

513-636-6000

Fax

513-636-6007

Office Location

Outpatient Eastgate

Bio

Dr. Myers is a clinical child/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. He has extensive experience in psychological evaluation, from diagnosis of learning problems and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to in-depth assessment of personality, social and emotional difficulties.

A former consultant to a local juvenile court for several years, Dr. Myers specializes in assessment and treatment of oppositional-defiant and conduct problems. His areas of specific interest include: autistic spectrum disorders, antisocial behaviors, child and adolescent sexual behavior problems, adolescent issues, and child play therapy.

Credentials

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

Special Interests

Pediatric psychology; child play therapy; aggressive and disruptive behavior problems; delinquency; sexual behavior problems; autistic spectrum disorders; adolescence; psychological evaluation

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