April2012
Erica M. Meyer, Psy.D., PSY 20215
11340 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 250
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 948-0734
Education
California School of Professional Psychology Alameda, CA
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, July 2002
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology,May 1995
Professional Work Experience
Sept. “05- presentPrivate PractitionerHermosa Beach or Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Neuropsychologist specializing in pediatric assessment
- Typical patient referrals include Learning Disability, Attention Disorders, Autism, Emotional / Behavioral Disturbance, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tourette Syndrome, and Epilepsy
Oct. ’06 – May ’08Counseling 4 KidsBurbank, CA and Lynwood, CA
Neuropsychologist providing assessment services for culturally diverse children in foster care
- Typical patient referrals include Autism, Emotional / Behavioral Disturbance, Post-traumatic Stress disorder
July ‘03-May ’05UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute / The Help Group Los Angeles / Sherman Oaks, CA
Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatric Neuropsychology
- Conducted child and adolescent neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations.
Referrals typically involved Learning Disability, Attention Deficit, Autism, Chemotherapy Late
Effects /Tumor Resection, Epilepsy, Emotional / Behavioral Disturbance
- Trained and supervised graduate students in three settings (hospital based clinic, community mental health center / school, and research)
- Participated in research on Normal Adolescent Brain Development through the Brain Mapping Center- Mirella Dapretto, Ph.D. (Primary Investigator at UCLA)
- Participated in didactic training seminars designed for Board Certification preparation
Sept. ’02-July ‘03Psychological Services Center Oakland, CA
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Trained and supervised 12 first year graduate students placed at Head Start Centers
- Supervised and taught graduate students enrolled in Child Assessment seminar
- Conducted child and adult neuropsychological and diagnostic evaluations andpsychotherapy
- Participated in training conferences and seminars
July ‘01-June ‘02North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, NY
Neuropsychology Intern- APA and Division 40 approved position
- Provided clinical neuropsychological assessment services for children at:
North Shore Infant and Preschool Development Program, Neurobehavioral
Program, Neurofibromatosis Clinic, Pediatric Neurology, Outpatient Clinic
- Provided neuropsychological consultation - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry,
Adult Acute Rehabilitation, and Inpatient Pediatrics
- Co-led Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder groups for parents and children
- Provided weekly psychotherapy for children and families
July ‘00- May ‘01University of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA
Psychology Intern- Half time position providing clinical neuropsychological assessment services at:
Alzheimer’s Disease Center
Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Sacramento
UC Davis Medical Center Department of Neurology
- Community Outreach- Mental Status Screenings for elderly persons
Other Training / Employment
Feb. ’12Certified Child Abuse Response Specialist– 26 hour training course
Sept. ‘99- June ‘00 Children’s Garden Foster Care Placement Center San Rafael-Neuropsychological assessment
Sept. ‘99- July ‘00Psychological Services Center Oakland-Therapy, diagnostic assessment and AB3632 assessment
Sept. ‘99- Jan. ‘00Self-Employed- Organized/implemented social activities for individual with traumatic brain injury
Sept. ‘98- June ‘99Family Service Agency San Francisco- Psychotherapy, Diagnostic Assessment, Group Treatment
Sept. ‘97- May ‘98 HeadStart Program San Francisco- Mental Health Consultant for parents and preschool students
Aug.’95-May’96 Burt Children’s Center SanFrancisco- Residential Counselor for children with severe emotional disturbance
Teaching Experience
Pepperdine University- West Los Angeles, CA
May 14, 2010, April 29, 2011 Clinical Aspects of Child Abuse (3.5 CE credits)
Semmel Institute at UCLA – Los Angeles, CA
Nov. ’07-present Clinical Instructor (voluntary)- Supervise Interns / Fellows and Teach classes
Antioch Masters of Psychology Program- Los Angeles, CA
Adjunct Faculty
Winter Quarter ’07ADHD Workshop
Winter /Spring ’07Psychological Testing
Spring / Fall ’07Child and Adolescent Development
Graduate Center for Child Development and Psychotherapy – Los Angeles, CA
Winter Trimester ’06 Taught graduate level course in Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment
Spring ’06 Graded comprehensive exam questions based on Pediatric Neuropsychology Course material
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University- Alameda, CA
Sept. ‘02- June ‘03 Taught and supervised graduate students in Child Assessment Seminar focused
on Learning Disabilities with Gerald Michaels, Ph.D., and Marilyn Ransby, Ph.D.
Sept. ‘00- May ‘01 Teaching Assistant for Neuropsychological Assessment
- Taught six hours of class time- Administration of Halstead Reitan battery and
flexible battery approach for assessment of dementia
- Held weekly TA sessions covering basic neuroanatomy
- Assisted professor in grading final exams
Sept. ‘99- May ’00Tutor in Psychodiagnostic Assessment for student with visual impairment
Sept. ‘98- May ‘99 Teaching Assistant for Methods and Statistics in Psychological Research
Jan. ‘99- July ‘99 Statistics tutor for a student with a learning disability through Marin County Department of Rehab.
Professional Presentations or Single Lectures / Classes Taught
Oct. ’04Long-term Outcomes of Learning Disability
Help Group Summit – with Alina Gonzales-Soldevilla, Ph.D. Culver City, CA
Sept. ‘04Neuropsychology Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Adolescent Brain
Development
UCLA Medical Psychology Assessment Center Westwood, CA
Feb. ‘09The Role of Psychodiagnostic Assessment in Neuropsychological Assessment:
With a focus on the Roberts-2
UCLA Medical Psychology Assessment Center Westwood, CA
2008Executive Functioning Assessment and Intervention
LACPA Child and Adolescent Special Interest Group Encino, CA
Dec.’09Neuropsychological Sequelae of Childhood Cancer
LACPA Health Psychology Committee Presentation (1.5 CE credits) Encino, CA
Feb. ‘10Neuropsychological Sequelae of Childhood Cancer
UCLA Medical Psychology Assessment Center (2.5 hours)Westwood, CA
June, ‘10Providing Effective Feedback: Research and Practice
Neuropsychology Brown Bag Lunch Presentation (1 hour)Westwood, CA
May, ‘11Motor Evaluation in Children: Developmental and Pathological Issues
Neuropsychology Brown Bag Lunch Presentation (1 hour)Westwood, CA
Nov. ’11What is Response-To-Intervention?
Neuropsychology Brown Bag Lunch Presentation (1 hour)Westwood, CA
Research Experience
Feb ’04- July 2007Santa Fe Institute Consortium/ UCLA Department of Psychiatry: Longitudinal Study on
Normal Brain Development (PI: Mirella Dapretto, Ph.D.)
- Supervise neuropsychological test administration, scoring, and data entry
July ‘00- May ‘01Alzheimer’s Disease Center Sacramento, CA
- Collected research data and attended semiweekly research meetings
Sept. ‘99- June ’02 Dissertation- Parent Education and the Family System: A Qualitative Study
Professional Affiliations and Governance
Board Member Los Angeles County Psychological Association [LACPA] (2006-2012)
Secretary ElectLACPA (2008)
SecretaryLACPA (2009 and 2010)
CPA representative (alternate) LACPA (2010 to 2012)
Board of PsychologyElected by LACPA to represent LACPA members’ concerns to BOP (2011)
Member California Psychological Association – Division VIII (Neuropsychology)
MemberAmerican Psychological Association-Division 40 (Neuropsychology)
Member International Neuropsychological Society
MemberNational Academy of Neuropsychology
Student Member Faculty Standards and Review Committee – California School of Professional Psychology(2001)
Other
Oct. ’06 Programs for Torture Victims/Catholic Legal Immigration NetworkLos Angeles, CA
- Complete evaluations with asylum seekers undergoing deportation procedures