In independent private practice since 1990
Licensed psychologist in Colorado (#1265) and California (#10251)
Qualifications, Treatment Modalities & Training:
- 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)