Stephan Jay Fleisher, ED.D
Clinical Psychology
LICENSES AND DIPLOMAS
- Psychologist, California, PSY #5351
- School Psychology Credential
- School Counseling Credential
- Diplomate, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine Counseling and Psychotherapy, #252
- Diplomat, American College of Forensic Examiners, #3198
EDUCATION
- School Psychology Credential — California State University, Northridge, 1999
- School Counseling Credential — California State University, Northridge, 2000
- Ed.D. — Memphis State University, Tennessee, Doctor of Counseling Psychology, 1974–1976
- Internship — San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic, Van Nuys, California. APA-approved. Short and long-term group, individual and family therapy with inpatients and outpatients, September 1975–August 1976
- Doctoral study in Clinical Psychology — University of Wyoming, Laramie. APA-approved program, 1971–1974
- M.S. — San Francisco State University, Master of Science of Clinical Psychology, 1969
- B.A. — University of California at Berkeley, with Honors in Psychology, 1967
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
Private Practice, North Hills, California — 1977–Present
Individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Psychological testing and evaluation. Forensic evaluations including child custody, personal injury, criminal, and civil matters. Consultation to attorneys, schools, and agencies.
Los Angeles Unified School District — 1997–2009
School Psychologist. Psychoeducational assessments, IEP development, crisis intervention, consultation with teachers and parents, and special education eligibility determinations.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Northridge, California — 1980–1985
Staff Psychologist. Inpatient and outpatient psychological services, group therapy, psychological testing, and consultation to medical staff.
California State University, Northridge — 1978–1982
Lecturer, Department of Psychology. Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in abnormal psychology, counseling theory, and psychological assessment.
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center — 1976–1980
Staff Psychologist. Outpatient individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, psychological testing, and community consultation.
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS (CONT'D)
Camarillo State Hospital, Camarillo, California — 1974–1975
Psychology Intern. Assessment and treatment of adult inpatients with severe mental illness. Individual and group therapy, psychological testing, and treatment planning.
University of Wyoming Counseling Center, Laramie, Wyoming — 1972–1974
Graduate Assistant. Individual counseling with university students presenting academic, personal, and vocational concerns.
San Francisco State University Counseling Center — 1968–1969
Graduate Trainee. Individual and group counseling with undergraduate students.
GRANTS RECEIVED
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Training Grant, University of Wyoming, 1971–1974. Supported doctoral training in clinical psychology including stipend, tuition, and research expenses.
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic, Van Nuys, California — APA-approved internship. Short and long-term group, individual, and family therapy with inpatients and outpatients, September 1975–August 1976.
Camarillo State Hospital, Camarillo, California — Practicum in assessment and treatment of severely mentally ill adult inpatients, 1974–1975.
University of Wyoming Counseling Center — Practicum in individual counseling with university students, 1972–1974.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Judo instructor and program coordinator, North Hills Judo Club, North Hills, California — 1980–1995. Developed and supervised a judo-based pre-delinquent intervention program for at-risk youth in the San Fernando Valley.
Consultant, Valley Community Clinic, North Hills, California — Provided pro bono psychological consultation services to underserved community members.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
- Ethics Committee, California Psychological Association
- Peer Review Committee, San Fernando Valley Psychological Association
- Special Education Advisory Committee, Los Angeles Unified School District
HONORS
- Graduated with Honors in Psychology, University of California at Berkeley, 1967
- NIMH Training Grant Recipient, University of Wyoming, 1971–1974
- Diplomate, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Diplomat, American College of Forensic Examiners
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Psychological Association
- California Psychological Association
- San Fernando Valley Psychological Association
- American College of Forensic Examiners
- International Academy of Behavioral Medicine Counseling and Psychotherapy
- National Association of School Psychologists
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
Fleisher, S.J. (1994). Evaluation of a judo pre-delinquent community organization program. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 20(3/4), 203–217.
Fleisher, S.J. (1989). Psychological aspects of judo training in at-risk youth. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the California Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
Fleisher, S.J. (1985). Forensic psychological evaluation: Standards and practices. Paper presented at the San Fernando Valley Psychological Association, Van Nuys, CA.
Fleisher, S.J. (1982). Group therapy with adolescents in a community mental health setting. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the California Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA.
Fleisher, S.J. (1979). Psychological testing in child custody evaluations. Paper presented at the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Los Angeles, CA.
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS PRESENTED (CONT'D)
Fleisher, S.J. (1977). Behavior modification in the school setting: A practical guide for school psychologists. Paper presented at the California Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA.
Fleisher, S.J. (1976). Short-term group therapy with adolescent outpatients. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Fleisher, S.J. (1975). Family systems approaches in community mental health. Paper presented at the San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic Staff Colloquium, Van Nuys, CA.