3 Best Psychologists in Clearwater, FL

“Dr. Steve O'Brien has 31 years of experience in treating children, adolescents, families, and young adults. He specializes in treating people with psychological health issues such as anxiety and depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum disorders, and adjustment to divorced and blended families. Dr. Steve O'Brien utilizes an integrative systems model that tailors treatment to the developmental needs of youth and families. He has worked in numerous healthcare environments, including community mental health, psychiatric, inpatient and residential, substance abuse, and medical facilities. He uses Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Solution-focused, and other treatment modalities.”

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“Dr. Katie Merricks obtained her Ph.D. in combined Counseling and School Psychology from Florida State University. She specializes in treating people with obsessive-compulsive and anxiety-related disorders. Dr. Katie Merricks completed additional training at the University of South Florida's (USF) Rothman Center for Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, where she provided treatment to patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania, excoriation, and many other anxiety-based disorders. She also utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP) to provide the best evidence-based treatment possible to her clients. She is certified by the Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). Dr. Katie Merricks also worked in both the partial hospitalization program and the intensive outpatient program. She offers in-person and virtual appointments.”

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“Dr. Robert S Klein attended the University of South Carolina. He provides the highest quality of psychological services to children, teenagers, adults, and families in the Tampa Bay area. He specializes in working with children as young as 2 years old and adults who are over 80 years old. Dr. Robert S Klein provides assistance to individuals with special needs and to their family members as well. He delivers therapeutic assistance to an individual, and he frequently involves members of that individual's close family. Dr. Robert S Klein has evaluated thousands of children and college students, obtaining needed accommodations and services.”

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