David Adams
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Christina Whalen, PhD, BCBA
I supervised David for some of his clinical license experience. David is an excellent manager and clinician whose special skills with insurance make him invaluable to anyone in the field of autism services. David is professional, organized, and sensitive about not only clients, but staff as well. I highly recommend David as a leader, manager, clinician, and behavior analyst.
Richard Kleindienst, PhD, BCBA-D
David has extensive experience and knowledge in the area of early childhood instruction and behavioral interventions for individual with developmental disabilities. He has exceptional supervisory and consultative skills that benefits staff, clients, and their families. David's leadership promotes active participation and growth from all members of the treatment team.
Christina Whalen, PhD, BCBA
I supervised David for some of his clinical license experience. David is an excellent manager and clinician whose special skills with insurance make him invaluable to anyone in the field of autism services. David is professional, organized, and sensitive about not only clients, but staff as well. I highly recommend David as a leader, manager, clinician, and behavior analyst.
Richard Kleindienst, PhD, BCBA-D
David has extensive experience and knowledge in the area of early childhood instruction and behavioral interventions for individual with developmental disabilities. He has exceptional supervisory and consultative skills that benefits staff, clients, and their families. David's leadership promotes active participation and growth from all members of the treatment team.
Christina Whalen, PhD, BCBA
I supervised David for some of his clinical license experience. David is an excellent manager and clinician whose special skills with insurance make him invaluable to anyone in the field of autism services. David is professional, organized, and sensitive about not only clients, but staff as well. I highly recommend David as a leader, manager, clinician, and behavior analyst.
Richard Kleindienst, PhD, BCBA-D
David has extensive experience and knowledge in the area of early childhood instruction and behavioral interventions for individual with developmental disabilities. He has exceptional supervisory and consultative skills that benefits staff, clients, and their families. David's leadership promotes active participation and growth from all members of the treatment team.
Christina Whalen, PhD, BCBA
I supervised David for some of his clinical license experience. David is an excellent manager and clinician whose special skills with insurance make him invaluable to anyone in the field of autism services. David is professional, organized, and sensitive about not only clients, but staff as well. I highly recommend David as a leader, manager, clinician, and behavior analyst.
Richard Kleindienst, PhD, BCBA-D
David has extensive experience and knowledge in the area of early childhood instruction and behavioral interventions for individual with developmental disabilities. He has exceptional supervisory and consultative skills that benefits staff, clients, and their families. David's leadership promotes active participation and growth from all members of the treatment team.
Credentials
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
California Board of Behavioral SciencesFeb, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D)
Behavior Analyst Certification BoardDec, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
Licensed Psychologist
California Board Of PsychologyJun, 2016- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Meier Clinics
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinic Director
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Jul 2019 - Present
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Clinical Psychologist
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2019
As a practitioner for behavior change, Dr. Adams provides psychological assessments (autism/ADOS, ADHD, IQ, educational and developmental assessments, etc.) and psychotherapy for children and adults. Dr. Adams specializes in depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior disorders, and autism for children and adults. He also enjoy working with children and their families related to foster care and adoption. Meier Clinics is committed to providing empirically based therapeutic modalities within a Christian perspective to help promote wholeness and healing. Show less
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National University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Nov 2007 - Present
Part-Time Professor- Teach Applied Behavior Analysis in the graduate program for those seeking to get a BCBA credential. Lead Faculty for ABA 604. Part-Time Professor- Teach Applied Behavior Analysis in the graduate program for those seeking to get a BCBA credential. Lead Faculty for ABA 604.
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Trumpet Behavioral Health
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Clinical Director
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Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
Provided clinical and administrative oversight to offices in Orange County and Los Angeles; Helped to create and expand service delivery to Antelope Valley,Santa Barbara, and Ventura county; Worked part-time on the business development and insurance team between January-March 2014. Provided clinical and administrative oversight to offices in Orange County and Los Angeles; Helped to create and expand service delivery to Antelope Valley,Santa Barbara, and Ventura county; Worked part-time on the business development and insurance team between January-March 2014.
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Center for Learning and Autism Support Services, Inc. (CLASS)
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Clinical Officer
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
Supervise clinical teams for home-based, community-based, and center-based programs for children with autism. Oversee clinical operations across all regions and support Regional Directors in California, Washington, Kansas, Missouri, and North Dakota. Chief navigator for the insurance contracts,credentialing, intakes, etc. Supervise clinical teams for home-based, community-based, and center-based programs for children with autism. Oversee clinical operations across all regions and support Regional Directors in California, Washington, Kansas, Missouri, and North Dakota. Chief navigator for the insurance contracts,credentialing, intakes, etc.
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Behavioral Innovations
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Facility Coordinator
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May 2010 - Dec 2010
Direct and manage the clinical and administrative aspects of a facility that provides applied behavior analysis treatment for young children diagnosed with autism. Direct and manage the clinical and administrative aspects of a facility that provides applied behavior analysis treatment for young children diagnosed with autism.
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Autism Spectrum Therapies
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Sep 2007 - Apr 2010
Supervision and Management for early intervention programs in the home, community, and school for children diagnosed with autism or other developmental disorders Supervision and Management for early intervention programs in the home, community, and school for children diagnosed with autism or other developmental disorders
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Behavior Analyst
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Nov 2006 - Sep 2007
Oversee and design behavior analytic services and programs (ABA) for children with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disorders. Oversee and design behavior analytic services and programs (ABA) for children with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disorders.
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Catholic Community Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Supervisor
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Jun 2001 - Sep 2006
Provided supervision for child and family therapists and care coordinators; worked with children in the foster care system; family preservation services; wraparound services Provided supervision for child and family therapists and care coordinators; worked with children in the foster care system; family preservation services; wraparound services
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Education
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2010 - 2012
California Southern University
Psy. D., Clinical Psychology -
2006 - 2008
University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Post Graduate Certificate, Behavioral Intervention in Autism -
2003 - 2004
University of North Texas
Certificate, Behavior Analysis -
1994 - 1997
Golden Gate Seminary
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1990 - 1994
Baylor University
BA
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