Education
Psy.D., Adler School of Professional Psychology (1999)
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Adler School of Professional Psychology (1996)
B.A. Economics, Michigan State University (1979)
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois and Indiana
Currently teaching in the following programs
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Community Involvement
2008 National Depression Screening Day Site Sponsor/Supervisor, Chicago, IL
1999-2008 Director of Clinical Training Programs and Sex Offender Treatment Programs, Adler Prison Aftercare Program, Chicago, IL
Areas of Interest
Clinical psychology
Forensic/Correctional Psychology
Neuropsychology
Gerontology
Clinical Hypnosis
Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology
Adlerian Psychology
Biofeedback/Neurofeedback
Addictions
Psychopharmacology
Select Publications
Baker, R. Donders, J. & Thompson, E. (2000) Assessment of incomplete effort with the California Verbal Learning Test. Applied Neuropsychology, 7, 2, 111-114.
Select Presentations
2008, An Introduction to Sex Offender Treatment, Chicago Police Academy
Awards
10/2008 Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions to the Dreikurs Psychological Services Center 1999-2009.
03/2004 Certificate of Appreciation for Service to the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association
National Association of Student Affairs Professionals
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis
National Academy of Neuropsychology
Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
Personal Interests
Dr. Baker is passionate about the science of psychology including neurobiology, neuropsychology, behavioral genetics and the universal promotion of science and critical thinking skills. In addition to his teaching and supervisory work at the Adler School, Dr. Baker has, for several years, been involved in the governance of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He also maintains a busy general private practice in psychology on the city's North side.
Please describe your teaching philosophy
I believe that learning is an active process and attempt to promote a lively interchange between the students and myself using a variety of teaching tools and techniques. I am passionate about both the clinical practice and the science of psychology and consistently blend my extensive knowledge of the science and theory of the field with ""real-life"" examples from my many years of clinical practice in a wide variety of clinical settings.
When did you first become interested in your particular specialty or psychology in general?
One of the many benefits of being a practicing clinical psychologist is the ability to pursue a variety of different clinical interests. My interests were initially in the field Adlerian psychology and this has informed all of my subsequent activities within the field of psychology. I also have extensive experience in forensic/correctional settings and am an expert in the assessment and treatment of sex-offenders. All of my clinical work is also informed by the rich tradition of the science of psychology and I actively seek to promote critical thinking skills in all of my clinical activities.
What do you feel differentiates Adler School from other professional psychology schools? Why do you choose to teach at Adler?
In addition to its clear focus on the issues of social justice and the promotion of community involvement, the Adler School is also uniquely Adlerian. The School's rich tradition of training clinicians in the practice of Adlerian psychology has always been central to the School's mission and this work continues today as it has for more than the past 50 years.
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