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In independent private practice since 1990

Licensed psychologist in Colorado (#1265) and California (#10251)

Qualifications, Treatment Modalities & Training:

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  • California School of Professional Psychology (PhD), with emphasis in psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological assessment

  • Mapleton Center for Rehabilitation (Boulder Community Hospital) Brain Injury Department staff neuropsychologist and psychologist focusing in comprehensive evaluation and treatment for ADD, learning challenges, pain, and neuropsychological conditions within a multi-disciplinary team.

  • EMDR: (Dr. Francine Shaprio) Level II trained in the trauma therapy Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing including protocols for specific issues in ADD, procrastination, productivity, addiction, obsessive-compulsive behavior, smoking, weight loss, pain, grief, psychological trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),etc.

  • Somatic Experiencing (Dr. Peter Levine) trauma therapy - Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner since September. 2005.  Body centered technique that allows processing of manageable pieces of issues within a state of nervous system regulation, connection, and security in the therapeutic relationship.

  • Brainspotting technique (Dr. David Grand) - Certified since 2013.  Additional training in Lisa Schwartz' Brainspotting with Complex PTSD and Attachment Issues; Ruby Gibson's Generational Brainspotting for conditions arising from family legacy issues (prior family losses, illnesses, relocations, addictions, involvement in war trauma, etc.)

  • Beyond Consequences (Heather Forbes, LCSW) nervous system regulation and attachment based parenting technique certified instructor for managing difficult behaviors, raging, defiance, overwhelm and meltdown. Certified teacher of Beyond Consequences. 

  • Collaborative Problem Solving Approach - Dr. Ross Greene and Stuart Albion for dysregulated children and adolescents

  • Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery - advanced training (and other assessment tools)

  • Dr. Mel Levine’s A Mind At a Time evaluation and interventions for learning differences

  • Addiction Intervention training including Dr. Judith Landau's "Arise" intergenerational and attachment focused technique, invitational intervention technique, not ambusing your loved one. 

  • Rorschach Seminar - International expert Dr. Irv Weiner’s training for 25 years

  • Animal-assisted therapy – training with the Delta Society for incorporating the healing aspects of animals into therapy,  Savvy the Havanese therapy dog and Drake the cat are available to participate in treatment.

  • Ongoing cutting edge continuing education is a priority for Dr. Gerard to maximize effectiveness of your treatment.                                                                                                    


Pre-doc and post doc experience in California:

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center’s Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Unit focusing on research, evaluation and  treatment of neurological conditions following injury or illness (pre-doctoral traineeship)


  • UCLA Pediatric Neurology Department focusing on evaluation and treatment of ADD, learning challenges, cancer, brain tumors and neurological conditions (pre-doctoral internship)

  • Tri-City Community Mental Health Center focusing on psychotherapy and evaluation of learning challenges, psychological trauma and neuropsychological challenges (pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internships, one year each)

  • Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center in Los Angeles focusing on psychotherapy and evaluation of learning challenges, psychological trauma and post-concussion injuries (post-doctoral internship, two years)                                                                                                                   

                                                              

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