Douglas J. Park, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
2314 Monroe Street
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 565-5937
and
10315 Grand River Ave
Suite 104
Brighton, MI 48116
Website: douglasparkphd.com
Email: drdouglaspark@gmail.com
Education
Ph. D. Clinical Psychology
August 2001
University of Detroit-Mercy
Dissertation: Relationship of College
Student Background, Dating
Experience, and Conflict
Management
Advisor: Dr. Carol Weisfeld
M.A.
May 1997
University of Detroit-Mercy
B.A.
May 1991
Pennsylvania State University
Licensed Psychologist (February 2004 to Present) at 2314 Monroe, Dearborn, MI and (August
2014 to Present) at 10315 Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI. Conduct psychological
evaluations for the Court with regards to personality, intellectual, and achievement testing for
cases involving custody, visitation, parenting time, termination of parental rights, guardianship,
and suspected physical and/or sexual abuse. Further evaluations are also performed for treatment
considerations and placement recommendations for adjudicated youth. Provide a variety of other
psychological evaluations, therapy for individuals with a wide range of presenting problems
including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, alcohol/drug problems, and family
problems. Conduct review of psychological evaluations. Provide supervision in both
psychotherapy and assessment. Serve as a parenting coordinator in a variety of roles including
facilitator of communication, decision maker, educator, case manager, and/or monitor with the
goal of making sure that child related decisions serve the best interests of the children.
Presentation
Co-Presenter (October 23, 2014). Michigan Inter-Professional Association. Bloomfield
Hills, MI. Point/Counterpoint with Robert Erard PhD On Overnight Parenting Time
For Infants And Preschoolers.
Clinical Training and Experience
Licensed Psychologist (May 2005 to January 2014) Oakland County Court Psychology
Clinic. 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI. Contracted to conduct psychological evaluations
with children, adolescents, and parents involved in Delinquent and Neglect proceedings.
Conduct evaluations regarding Best Interests, Custody, Visitation, and Parenting time.
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Licensed Psychologist (June 2004 to June 2007) Guidance Center, Southgate, MI.
Conducted individual psychotherapy on an outpatient basis. Provided therapy for
individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety,
relationship concerns, alcohol/drug problems, and family problems.
Evaluator (February 2002 to May 2006). Resources for Development, Grosse Pointe, MI
Conducted psychological evaluations of Candidates as part of their application
process to become a Deacon in the Catholic Church.
Licensed Psychologist (August 2001 to July 2004) Cruz Clinic, Livonia, MI.
Conducted individual psychotherapy on an outpatient basis. Provided therapy for
individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety,
relationship concerns, alcohol/drug problems, and family problems.
Psychology Intern (August 2000 to August 2001) Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI.
Provided individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide
range of mental health problems. Minor rotation in consultation and liaison psychiatry at
main hospital which included assessment of competency, dementia, and psychological
factors contributing to physical illness.
Psychotherapist (October 1997 to February 2001) Eastwood Clinics, Eastpointe, MI.
Conducted individual psychotherapy on an outpatient basis. Provided therapy for
individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety,
relationship concerns, alcohol/drug problems, and family problems. In addition, I
conducted intake interviews and participated in weekly supervision.
Evaluator (May 1999 to September 2000) Crittenton Hospital, Rochester, MI
Conducted psychiatric evaluations in the emergency room for possible inpatient
admission, partial admission, substance abuse or outpatient referral.
Clinician (January 1998 to April 1998) Personal Dynamics Center, Dearborn, MI.
Conducted forensic psychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults.
Assessed children and their families in cases of suspected physical and sexual abuse.
Co-therapist (September 1996 to May 1997) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI.
Co-led an adult outpatient psychotherapy group with a fully licensed psychologist for
nine months with weekly supervision.
Clinical Practicum Student (August 1996 to August 1997) Aurora Hospital, Detroit, MI.
Administered, scored and interpreted achievement, intelligence, neuropsychological, and
personality tests to child, adolescent, and young adult inpatients. Verbally conveyed and
interpreted results to the patient, the patient's therapist and other interdisciplinary team
members. Participated in weekly didactic sessions and case conference. Participated as
co-therapist in an inpatient group.
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Clinical Practicum Student (July 1995 to August 1995) Veterans Administration, Detroit, MI.
Administered, scored, and interpreted psychodiagnostic (intelligence, achievement,
personality, and neuropsychological) tests to inpatients. Conducted intake interviews and
co-led an inpatient therapy group.
Psychotherapy Practicum (August 1995 to August 1998) University of Detroit-Mercy,
Detroit, MI. Provided individual psychotherapy at the University Psychology Clinic,
which serves students as well as the public, particularly underserved populations.
Clinical Practicum Student (August 1995 to July 1996) University of Detroit-Mercy, MI.
Conducted psychodiagnostic testing at the University Psychology Clinic. Administered
and interpreted intelligence, personality, projective, and achievement tests to children and
adults.
Mental Health Worker (November 1994 to February 2000) Harbor Oaks Hospital, New
Baltimore, MI. Interacted with patients in a psychiatric inpatient setting. Gained
experience with populations that include both adults and adolescents with a wide range of
diagnoses including mood disorders and chemical dependency issues. Conducted
psychoeducational groups, participated in individual interactions with patients, and
assisted patients with their day-to-day living. Answered calls on 24 hour crisis hotline.
Youth Services Worker (May 1991 to July 1994) Franklin Street Emergency Shelter,
Wilmington, DE. Completed telephone referrals, conducted interviews, counseled
clients, received ongoing training and supervision, and assisted residents with their dayto-day living at emergency shelters for abused, neglected, and abandoned adolescents
(13-18 years) and children (2-12 years).
Teaching Experience
Instructor (August 2010 to May of 2012). Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI.
Teach introductory psychology. Duties include designing courses, lectures, developing
and grading exams, and holding office hours.
Instructor (August 2001 to May 2006). Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI.
Currently teaching Psychology of Adjustment for the second time and Introductory
Psychology for the fifth time. Duties include designing courses, lectures, developing and
grading exams, and holding office hours.
Instructor (Winter 2000) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI. Taught Developmental
Psychology to undergraduate students. Duties included designing course, lectures,
developing and grading exams, and holding office hours.
Teaching Assistant (August 1997 to August 1998) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit,MI.
Assisted Drs. Elizabeth Hannah and Michelle Simmons teach the in-house assessment
practicum for school psychology master’s students. Duties included holding office hours,
conducting observations of students administering various tests, and grading reports.
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Teaching Assistant (August 1996 to August 1997) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI.
Assisted Jane Kessler, M.A. in teaching courses in Assessment III (University Practicum
for master’s level students), child assessment for master’s level students, and abnormal
psychology. Duties included giving lectures and checking testing protocols.
Research Experience
Committee Member (July 2011). Michigan School of Professional Psychology. Farmington
Hills, MI. The Incremental Validity of Projective Tests in the Initial Evaluation of Child
Psychopathology by Nicole Tacoma. Participated as a dissertation consultant in the
completion of a dissertation.
Research Assistant (August 1994 to August 1996) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI.
Worked with Dr. Carol Weisfeld on marriage and family research. Conducted literature
reviews, interviewed married couples, and conducted data entry and analysis.
Research Assistant (January 1992 to December 1992) University of Delaware, Newark, DE.
Worked with Dr. Lawrence Cohen to develop an instrument to measure positive
outcomes in life stress research; ran subjects, coded data, helped in analysis of data.
Professional Memberships
Member of American Psychological Association
Member of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Member of Michigan Psychological Association, Member of Program Committee
Member of Michigan Inter-Professional Association
Recent Conferences
Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon- Ask the Expert Panel: What
Mental Health Professionals Want Lawyers To Know and What Lawyers Want Mental Health
Professionals To Know (April 2015) West Bloomfield, MI.
Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon- The Distinction Between
Psychological, Psychiatric, and Best Interest Evaluations. (February 2015) West Bloomfield,
MI.
Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon- The Truth Behind High
Conflict Divorce (December 2014) West Bloomfield, MI.
Juvenile Competency Training for Qualified Juvenile Forensic Mental Health Examiners
(July 2014)
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Dealing with Domestic Abuse: Assessing Family Needs, System Response, and Risk of
Danger (May 2013) Howell, MI.
Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon- Tools to Manage Emotional
Flooding, Calm Inner Turmoil, and Diminish Destructive Interactions In the High Conflict
Divorce (February 2014) West Bloomfield, MI.
Diagnosis in the DSM-5 (November 2013) East Lansing, MI.
Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon- Third Party Custody (April
2013) Southfield, MI.
Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon- Child Custody Evaluations:
When Should They Be Used and Under What Circumstances (April 2013) Southfield, MI.
Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon-The Impact of Social Media
On Divorce and Other Relationships (February 2013) Southfield, MI.
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: Tenth Symposium of Child Custody
Evaluations (November 2012) Phoenix, AZ.
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: Working with High Conflict Families
(October 2011) Indianapolis, IN.
Introducing the Rorschach Performance Assessment System: Basic Clinical Training
(September 2011) Livonia, MI.
Legal Questions about Youth’s Capacities (August 2011) University of Michigan Law
School. Ann Arbor, MI.
The Court-Involved Therapist (February 2011) Livonia, MI.
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: Ninth Symposium of Child Custody
Evaluations (October 2010) Boston, MA.