I completed my dissertation with Dr. John Reid and Dr. Jerry Patterson in 1983. I was trained in child and family therapy by the Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC), and am especially grateful to Dr. Patti Chamberlain and Dr. Kate Kavanagh, who supervised my clinical work. My doctorate is in clinical psychology from the University of Oregon, and was licensed in 1986; I also have a credential in School Psychology. I have training in test construction, factor analysis, psychological testing, play therapy, hypnosis, depression, analytic therapy, neuropsychology, school psychology, pain management, rehabilitation, and biofeedback.

I have worked in the field for over 20 years, and specialize in assessing and treating children aged 3-17 with a gamut of disorders, especially ADHD, PTSD, ODD, and learning disabilities. I have taught introductory psychology, statistics, psychological assessment, personality, and play therapy. I have been co-author of 8 publications in the fields of perception, depression, test construction, and child psycho-pathology. Currently I am the President of the Inland Psychological Association, have served as its President in the past and have lobbied legislators for the California Psychological Association for the last 2 years.

My current endeavors revolve around sharing the amazing and groundbreaking therapy that evolved out of the OSLC, in my seminar entitled, "Building Better Angels - With Evidence-Based Child and Family Therapy". I invite you to learn more about this seminar and registering.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

• 2003 Pupil Personnel Credential, School Psychology 030147294
• 2002 School Psychology Certificate, La Sierra University
• 1986 California Board of Psychology, PSY 9281
• 1983 Ph.D., University of Oregon: Clinical Psychology
• 1981 M.A., University of Oregon: Clinical Psychology
• 1978 B.A., cum laude, Pomona College: Psychology

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

• 1986- Independent Private Practice
• 2006 Instructor, Loma Linda University Psychology Department
• 2003 Director, Sherman Indian High School Mental Health Clinic
• 1997-2001 Clinical Therapist: San Bernardino County
• 1997-1999 Lecturer: CSU, San Bernardino: Psych Testing & Personality
• 1995-1997 Clinical Director: Samaritan Counseling Center (Volunteer)
• 1991-1993 Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology: Loma Linda University
• 1991-1993 Psychologist, Loma Linda Univ. Anesthesiology Medical Group
• 1986-1990 Staff Psychologist: Fullerton/Valley College Health Services
• 1986 Psychodiagnostics Instructor: California State University, Fullerton
• 1985-1986 Psychologist: Orange County Drug Abuse Services
• 1984-1985 Psychological Assistant: Bitar, Bishara & Associates
• 1983-1984 Registered Psychologist: West End Family Counseling Service
• 1983 Psychology Intern: San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic
• 1982-1983 Psychology Intern: Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic, LA
• 1982 Psychology Intern: VA Medical Center, Sepulveda
• 1981-1982 Coordinator: University of Oregon Psychology Clinic
• 1981 Statistics Instructor: University of Oregon
• 1980-1981 Teaching Assistant: Oregon State Univ.. Introductory Psychology
• 1979-1980 Research Assistant: University of Oregon: Depression
• 1979 Teaching Assistant: University of Oregon, Geropsychology
• 1978-1979 Psychology Trainee, VA Medical Cetner, Roseburg, OR

HONORS AND AWARDS

• 1978 Phi Beta Kappa
• 1976 Pomona College Scholar
• 1974-1978 Southern California Edison Scholarship
• 1974 National Merit Scholarship

PUBLICATIONS

• Larson, D. W. Mothers in the socially aggressive family: An observational, multivariate approach. University of Oregon, 1983. (Doctoral Dissertation)
• Lewinsohn, P. M., Larson, D. W., & Munoz, R. F. Measurement of expectations and other cognitions in depressed individuals. Cognitive Therapy & Research, 1982, 4, 437-446.
• Lewinsohn, P. M., Steinmetz, J. L., Larson, D. W., & Franklin, J. Depressive cognitions: Antecedent or consequence? Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 1981, 90, 213-219.
• Larson, D. W. Age and depressive cognitions: A cross-sectional study. University of Oregon, 1981. (Master's Thesis)
• Sanchez, V. C., Lewinsohn, P. M., & Larson, D. W. Assertion training: Effectiveness in treatment of depression. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1980, 36, 526-529.
• Banks, W. P., Larson, D. W., & Prinzmetal, W. Asymmetry of visual interference. Perception & Psychophysics, 1979, 25, 447-456.
• Banks, W. P., Bachrach, K. M., & Larson, D. W. The asymmetry of lateral interference in visual letter identification. Perception & Psychophysics, 1977, 22, 232-240.

PRESENTATIONS

• 2000 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
  San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, San Bernardino
• 1997 Biofeedback and Psychotherapy for the Clinical Psychologist
  Loma Linda University Graduate School, Dept. of Psychology
• 1995 Dynamic EMG Biofeedback and Physical Therapy
  Loma Linda University School of Allied Health, Dept. of Physical Therapy
• 1993 Psychological Overlay in Dental Patients and Dental Phobias
  Loma Linda University Dental School
• 1992 Psychology and Chronic Pain
  Loma Linda University Psychiatry Department

PRECIS OF CLINICAL SKILLS

THERAPY

• Behavioral/Cognitive
• Insight-Oriented (Freudian, Reichian, Jungian)
• Rogerian
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• Gestalt/Humanistic

• Conjoint/Coummunication Training
• Assertiveness Training
• Drug/Alcohol Counseling

• Individual Therapy
• Marital Therapy
• Behavioral & Structural Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Play Therapy

ASSESSMENT

• General Psychological (WASI, WAIS-III, Woodcock-Johnson, WRAT, Rorschach, TAT, WISC-IV, WIAT-II, PIAT, KTEA, EPPS, MMPI, MCMI, HTP, DAP, Bender-Gestalt)
• Neuropsychological (Luria-Nebraska)
• Behavioral Analysis
• Psychiatric (Mental Status, Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia)