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Timothy P. Lang, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

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Dr. Timothy Lang received his doctorate in clinical psychology with a specialization in children and families from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology in June, 1996. Prior to obtaining his degree in clinical psychology, he completed Master’s level coursework in School Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Since completing his doctorate he has worked as an Army Psychologist for 4 years. During his commission with the Army, he was deployed to Bosnia for 6 months, was the director of the soldiers and family mental health clinic at Fort Hood, and also completed fitness for duty evaluations for soldiers, aviators, and critical incident stress debriefings. He primarily works with children and adolescents completing psychological assessments, psychotherapy, and inpatient psychiatric assessments of adults.

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

Minnesota School of Professional Psychology: (APA Accredited)
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology; Concentration in Child and Family
June 1996

University of Wisconsin-Stout:
M.S.Ed., School Psychology coursework
June 1992

University of Wisconsin-Stout:
B.A., Psychology; Minor Sociology, with Honors
May 1990


LICENSURE:

Minnesota Licensed Psychologist, LP4165


INTERNSHIP
:

Walter Reed Army Medical Center: (3000 hours)
Evaluation and treatment of military active duty, retirees, and dependents. Rotations in neuropsychology, child psychology, medical psychology, inpatient, and military psychology. Interventions included individual, group, play therapy, couples, and family treatment. June 1995 to August 1996.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
:

Austin Medical Center, Mayo Health System, Behavioral Health Care Services: Clinical Psychologist. Generalist psychological duties in an outpatient and inpatient setting. Implemented comprehensive Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinic and Dementia Clinic. Engage in therapy with all ages and in varying modalities and comprehensive psychological evaluations for varying degrees of psychopathology.

July 1999 to present.

Behavior Management Incorporated: Clinical Psychologist. Psychoeducational disabilities consultant and PTSD consultant. Evaluation of learning disorders and vocational planning for individuals in need of re-training for future employment. Reviewing of psychiatric claims for appropriate diagnoses and treatment planning. Assessment of psychopathology in individuals experiencing work related problems.

August 1999 to Present.

Gary L. Fischler & Associates, P.A., The Institute for Forensic Psychology: Clinical Psychologist. Assessment of children and adults who are applying for social security benefits. Focus of pathology typically includes developmental delays, cognitive disabilities, learning disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders.

March 2001 to present.

Assessment and Psychological Services: Clinical Psychologist. Assessment of children, adolescents and adults for learning disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and mood disorders. This is a generalist private practice with a focus on diagnostics and treatment planning.

March 2001 to present.

SEMCAC, Southeastern Minnesota Headstart: Mental health consultant to Southeastern Minnesota Head Start Program. Observation of Head Start programs with critique of programming, discipline strategies, and assessment of critical cases. Consultation in center based and home based head start programs.

August 1999 to May 2001.

Volunteers of America, Bar-None Residential Treatment Program: Clinical Psychologist. Assessment of children ages 10 to 18 years with varying degrees of psychopathology. Children and adolescents are pending placement after completion of comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations.

October 1999 to July 2001.

Darnall Army Community Hospital: Department of Psychology, Assistant Chief. Chief of Community Mental Health. Duties included evaluation and treatment of a population of 120,000 military personnel and dependents, on-call duties with admission privileges, supervision of mental health staff, aviation psychology, health promotion committee member, teaching family systems to family practice medical students, and administration/budget planning. Neuropsychological evaluation, critical incident stress debriefings, therapy, and triage were primary activities. Interventions included individual, couples, family, and group treatment and psychological evaluation.

April 1997 to July 1999.

Intermediate Staging Base, Taszar, Hungary: Sole clinical psychologist deployed in support of Operation Joint Endeavor/Guard for 12,000 soldiers. Duties included evaluation and treatment of soldiers, re-deployment psychological screening, critical incident debriefings, and lead investigator on study investigating psychosocial stressors and their impact on mental health.

October 1996 to April 1997.

Gary L. Fischler & Associates: Psychometrist. Evaluation of children and adults to determine benefits for social security disability. Primary focus of evaluation included: mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, physical disabilities, neuropsychological deficits, and learning disabilities.

June 1993 to May 1995.

Park West Associates: Psychometrist. Evaluation of children and adults with physical injuries to target vocational planning for future occupations. Educational assessment utilized to assist with retraining goals and to develop educational plans for those with learning disabilities.

July 1992 to May 1995.


TEACHING EXPERIENCE
:

Associate Faculty, University of Central Texas:

(Ethnic, Minority, and Gender Issues; Group Psychotherapy) Duties included: lecturing, grading of papers, and evaluating coursework of graduate students in a counseling psychology program. September 1997 to July 1999. University of Central Texas, Killeen, TX.


Associate Faculty, University of Maryland:

(General Psychology; Dream Interpretation) Duties Included: lectures, providing case examples, handouts, evaluating papers, and preparing evaluations for undergraduates. December 1996 to March 1997. University of Maryland, Taszar, Hungary.


Teaching Assistantships: (Intellectual, Objective, and Rorschach Assessment)

Duties included: instruction, grading of reports, student assistance, and final evaluation. Tests included MMPI-2, MMPI-A, MCMI-III, BDI, MBTI, Wechsler Scales, Stanford-Binet, Bender-Gestalt, and Rorschach. The courses ranged from beginner to advanced training. April 1993 to June 1995. Minnesota School of Professional Psychology. Minneapolis, MN


RESEARCH
:

Selected for U.S. Army committee to develop pre and post deployment psychological screening to predict deployment failures. July 1997 to December 1997.

Research while deployed in Bosnia to determine psychosocial stressors’ impact on mental health status of soldiers. Significant findings were obtained and presented to U.S. Army Surgeon General for incorporation into deployment planning. November 1996 to April 1997.

Dissertation: Factors affecting return to work in chronic spine injured patients.

Completed December 1995 and presented at U.S. Army Mental Health Symposium, March, 1996.

Master’s Thesis: Psychophysical scaling of odor intensities and their resultant memory traces. Findings presented at Midwestern Psychological Association conference, May 1992.

Undergraduate Thesis: Effects of visualization on athletic performance. Presented at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 3rd place/cash award, April 1989.


SUPERVISED PRACTICA
:

Mayo Clinic: Therapy Practicum: (950 hours): Diagnostic interview, formulation of diagnoses, treatment planning, and therapy. Clientele included children, adolescents, adults, and families. Interventions included play therapy, client centered, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems. July 1994 to May 1995.

Gillette Children’s Hospital: Diagnostic and Assessment Practicum: (600 hours): Diagnostic interview, assessment, and team discussion of children experiencing emotional and behavioral problems and residual psychological difficulties as a result of medical illness. Children aged 4-18 years with various medical and psychological pathology were target population. September 1993 to May 1994. .

Wausau Public School District: School Psychology Practicum: (600 hours): Assessment, multidisciplinary team coordination, and placement of students in grades K-12. Students were learning disabled, cognitively delayed, emotionally and behaviorally disturbed, physically disabled, and at risk. September 1991 to June 1992.

University of Wisconsin-Stout: Adult Clinical Practicum: (200 hours): Diagnostic interview, assessment, and placement of college students with educational difficulties. Academic support services offered to students to remediate problem areas and improve grades in college. September 1991 to June 1992.

Aeromedical/Aviation Psychology Training Course: successfully completed the EXTRA CURRICULAR Aeromedical/Aviation Psychology Training Course. Training included aircrew stress assessment, ergonomics, crew coordination, theory of flight, APL training, and accident investigation training. November 1997. Fort Rucker, AL.

T. Berry Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Training. Behavioral and neuroreflexive assessment of 2 to 3 day old newborns. Findings shared with physicians and parents. Results were utilized to enhance bonding between family members and infant, and advise parents of their child’s tendencies during the first 3 years. January to February 1991. Luther Hospital. Eau Claire, WI.


REFERENCES
:

William N. Friedrich, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., Clinical Psychologist
Chief of Child and Adolescent Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Department of Psychiatry and Psychology (W11B)
Rochester, MN 55905 (507)284-2511


Kathleen Laurin, Ph.D., Psychologist
Austin Medical Center, Mayo Health System
101 14th St. NW
Austin, MN 55912


Susan D. Isbill, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Clinical Director Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Psychiatry
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Smolian Building, 3rd Floor
1700 7th Ave. S.
Birminghan, AL 35294 (205)934-5156


Will furnish more references on request.

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