Dr. Schild obtained his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. 

Dr. Schild is currently licensed to practice clinical psychology in the states of California (Lic#: PSY 22339) and Hawaii (Lic#: PSY 1139).  He is also credentialed as a National Health Service Provider in Psychology (Reg#: 52296).

• The Preuss School/UCSD, La Jolla (2009 - Present)
• Private Practice, San Diego (2007 - Present)
• Deaf Community Services, Inc., San Diego (2008)
• California State University San Marcos - Student Health and Counseling Services, San Marcos (2005 - 2006)
  
• Sweetwater Union High School District, Chula Vista (2004 - 2005)
  
• Bayview Hospital & Mental Health Systems, Chula Vista (2004 - 2005)
• Signs of Life/McAllister Institute, San Diego (2002 - 2003)
  

In 2004, Dr. Schild joined the Trauma Research Institute (TRI) as a student researcher.  As part of his ongoing research, Dr. Schild completed a clinical dissertation in 2007 which focused on trauma responses in deaf adults.  Following his graduation and subsequent licensure, Dr. Schild joined Dr. Constance Dalenberg as a full-time clinical psychologist at the Trauma Research Institute.

Education:

• Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (2007 - APA accredited)
  
  • Alliant International University, San Diego, CA
  • Recipient of the F. Joseph McGuigan Dissertation Award
    
• M.A. - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (2004 - APA accredited)
  • Alliant International University, San Diego, CA
    
• M.S. - Master of Science in Psychology (2002)
  
  • University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
    
• B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2000)
  • Park University, Parkville, MO
    
  • Graduated with highest Honor (4.0) - Summa Cum Laude

Professional Memberships:

• American Psychological Association (APA)
  • APA Division 56: Trauma Psychology
    
• California Psychological Association (CPA)
  
• San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA)
• The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
  

Professional Profiles:

• GoodTherapy
• NetworkTherapy
  
• Psychology Today
• PsychSites

      

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