Dr. Larry F. Waldman, PH.D., ABPP

Psychologist, Author & Speaker

Dr. Waldman is a recently semi-retired certified school psychologist and licensed clinical, forensic psychologist in Phoenix, Arizona.  He conducted a highly successful private practice of 45 years working with children, teens, parents, couples, and adults in a solution-focused manner.  He also consulted with family, personal injury, immigration and estate planning attorneys.  His BS in Education/Psychology was from the University of Wisconsin; his MS in School Psychology was from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; his Ph.D. in Educational/School Psychology was earned at Arizona State University; and his Diplomate (ABPP) was received in 2003.

Waldman was the past president of the Maricopa Psychological Society, the Director of Psychological Services for Charter Psychiatric Hospital of Glendale and was an “Official Guide” (top expert) on Parenting for SelfGrowth.com.  He continues as a Medical Consultant for the Social Security Office in Phoenix, an adjunct graduate professor in the Counseling and Educational Psychology Departments for Ottawa University, and serves on the professional advisory board of Stepping Stones of Hope, a charitable organization serving children whom have lost a parent.  Waldman is the co-chair of the Early Career Psychologists Committee with the Arizona Psychological Association (AzPA).   He is also certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a (senior) fitness specialist.

In addition to numerous articles which have been published in the local Phoenix media and in the national press, Waldman has (thus far) written six books:  Who’s Raising Whom?  Coping with Your Adolescent; How Come I Love Him But Can’t Live with Him? The Graduate Course You Never Had; Too Busy Earning a Living to Make Your Fortune? and Overcoming Your Negotiaphobia: Negotiating Through Your Life. He currently is writing Love your Kid More than You Hate your Ex.

Dr. Waldman trained as a public speaker.  His signature presentations are: The Business of Private Practice—The Graduate Course You Never Had and Teaching Parents to Parent.  He has made over 150 paid presentations in his career to attorneys, chiropractors, psychologists, family therapists, counselors, social workers, school psychologists and school counselors. To the community Waldman speaks on parenting, marriage, stress, depression and anxiety, wellness, grandparenting and psychotherapy.  His seminars are organized, practical and entertaining—offering “edutainment.”

Education

Ph.D  – Arizona State University, 1979 Educational Psychology- School Psychology                 (APA approval granted in School Psychology, 1981)

M.S.  – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1973 Educational Psychology – School Psychology

– Medical College of Wisconsin, 1973 Practicum in Clinical Child Development

B.S.    – University of Wisconsin, 1970 Psychology – Secondary Education

American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), Diplomate, 2003

Certified Senior Fitness Specialist, #CEP87161, American Council on Exercise, 1/5/2017

Professional Experience

Clinical Psychologist – 1995-12/2015    (full-time)

11020 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 100 – Phoenix, Arizona  85028

Owner of a large multi-disciplinary group providing a full range of mental health services.  Provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and couples.  Forensic consultations.

Public Speaker – 1985-Present  (part-time)

Presented over 125 paid seminars to the community, educators and mental health professionals for psychiatric hospitals, school districts and professional organizations.

Medical Consultant – 1994-Present (part-time)

Arizona Department of Economic Security, P.O. Box 11980, Phoenix, Arizona 85061

Reviewed cases and provided consultation in determining mental health disability for Social Security.

Professor – 2017-Present (part-time)

Ottawa University, 9414 N. 25^th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85021

Conducted graduate courses in counseling and school psychology.

Professor – 2006-2016 (part-time)

NAU Distance Learning, 15451 N. 28^th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85053

Consultant – 1988-2000 (part-time)

Charter Hospital of Glendale, 6015 West Peoria, Glendale, Arizona 85302

Supervisor of psychological services; coordinated credentialing of psychologists; provided in-services to staff; and consulted to children’s unit.

Clinical Psychologist – 1985-1995 (full-time)

4227 North 32nd Street, Suite 206, Phoenix, Arizona  85018

Clinical psychologist providing services to children, adolescents, adults and families:  Individual psychotherapy, family therapy and parent counseling; clinical and psycho-educational evaluations; biofeedback-assisted relaxation training consultations with industry with regard to developing and implementing employee assistance programs; forensic consultations; and public speaking.

Psychologist – 11/1982 –12/1984 (full-time)

The Institute for Human Services, Inc. – St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Center

525 N. 18th Street, Suite 401, Phoenix, Arizona  85018

Member of large group providing comprehensive psychological and psychiatric services to children, families and adults:  Offered psychotherapy and biofeedback  therapy to children, adolescents and families; conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations of children and adolescents; provided child management counseling to parents; evaluated and treated children, adolescents and young adults in an in-patient psychiatric hospital setting.

Visiting Professor – 7/1977 – 5/1987 (part-time)

Arizona State University, Department of Special Education, Tempe, Arizona 85257

Conducted courses in theory of the emotionally disturbed child and in techniques of behavior modification and classroom management and supervised special education interns.

Child Psychologist – 1/1980 – 11/1982 (full-time)

The Family Center, Metro Medical Plaza, Suite C-607, 3201 W. Peoria Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85029

Child psychologist, proprietor and administrator of psychological group providing psychological and educational services to children, families, and industry.

Consultant – 9/1980 – 7/1982 (part-time)

Central Arizona, Child Evaluation Center, 200 North Curry Road, Tempe, Arizona 85281

Trained staff, interfaced with various social service agencies, consulted to inter-disciplinary evaluation team, and provided psycho-educational and behavioral evaluations of multiply-handicapped children.

School Psychologist – 8/1973 – 1/1980 (full-time)

Scottsdale Public Schools, Pupil Personnel Department, 3811 North 44th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85018

Coordinator of 16-person special education team, consultant to faculty and administration, and parent counselor in two large elementary schools.

Professor – 1/1979 – 5/1980 (part-time)

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011

Conducted extension graduate courses in theory and education of the emotionally handicapped child.

Instructor – 9/1974 – 5/1978 (part-time)

Scottsdale Community College, 9000 East Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85281

Instructor of classes in general psychology and applied class “Psychology for Parents.”

Teacher/Counselor – 9/1972 – 6/1973 (full-time)

Riverside High School, 1615 East Locust Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221

Counselor of “problem” students in pilot experimental program in inner-city high school.

Counselor – 8/1972 – 8/1973 (part-time)

Milwaukee Children’s Hospital, Special Development Clinic, 1700 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233

Prescription teacher, behavior modifier, and consultant to parents of handicapped children referred to the clinic.

Instructor – 9/1971 – 6/1972 (part-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College, 1015 North 6th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233

Instructor of class in General Psychology.

Lecturer – 9/1971 – 7/1972 (part-time)

University of Wisconsin, Department of Educational Psychology, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218

Research assistant and instructor of class in Human Learning and Development.

Child Care Counselor – 4/1971 – 8/1972 (full-time)

Witt Hall for Boys, 1822 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 54211

Child care counselor of delinquent adolescents in private residential institution.

Teacher/Counselor – 1/1970 – 6/1971 (full-time)

The Academy, 1032 Grand Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin

Teacher and counselor of “problem” boys and pregnant girls in urban educational program.