Psychological Services for the
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community
in San Diego County
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community
in San Diego County
Dr. Schild has been working with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community since 1998. He is currently providing professional short and long-term therapy, as well as psychological evaluations, in American Sign Language. Dr. Schild is also actively involved in research with the Deaf community. If you have questions about his services, please contact him via e-mail or through this website.
Deafness-related work experiences:
- Private Practice, San Diego, CA (2007 - Present)
- Deaf Community Services, Inc. (DCS), San Diego, CA (2008)
- Bayview Hospital & Mental Health Systems, Chula Vista, CA (2004 - 2005)
- Signs of Life/McAllister Institute (SOL), San Diego, CA (2002 - 2003)
- Johnson County Mental Health Center, Olathe, KS (1998 - 2000)
Deafness-related education:
- Alliant International University, San Diego, CA (2003 – 2007)
- Research on Trauma & Deafness
- Deaf Community Services, San Diego, CA (March 2004)
- Mexican Sign Language Workshop
- Maple Woods Community College, Kansas City,
MO (May 2000)
- Deaf Study Certificate
- Park University, Parkville, MO (1999 – 2000)
- Research on figurative language processes of deaf
individuals
- Research on figurative language processes of deaf
individuals
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Maple Woods Community College, Kansas City,
MO (1998 – 2000)
- American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies
Deafness-related publications:
- Schild, S. & Dalenberg, C.J. (In progress). Information Deprivation Trauma
- Schild, S. & Dalenberg, C.J. (In progress). Dissociation in Deaf Adults: Theoretical, Cultural and Clinical Considerations
- Schild, S. & Dalenberg, C.J. (In submission). Trauma Exposure and Traumatic Symptoms in Deaf Adults. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
- Schild, S. (2007). Trauma Symptoms in Deaf Adults. Doctoral dissertation, Alliant International University, San Diego. (UMI AAT 3287794).
Deafness-related presentations:
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Trauma Symptoms in Deaf Adults. Presentation given at Student Health & Counseling Services, CSUSM, San Marcos, CA. (November 2007)
- Working with Clients who are Deaf: Clinical and Cultural Considerations. Presentation given at Student
Health & Counseling Services, CSUSM, San Marcos, CA. (May 2006)
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The Deaf Person and the Inpatient Setting. Presentation given at Bayview Behavioral Health Campus, Chula Vista, CA. (December 2004)
- Deafness: Basic Information for Health Care Professionals. Presentation given at Alliant International University, San Diego, CA. (April 2004)
- Figurative Language Processing in Deaf People. Poster presented at the 20th Annual Great Plains Students’ Psychology Convention, St. Joseph, MO. (March 2000)
- To view a list of deafness-related resources, please click HERE.
- To view a list of deafness-related surveys, please click HERE.
Dr. Sven Schild
CA Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY 22339)
Professional Psychotherapy and Assessment Services
