Dr Briar McLean

Ph.D. PgDipEdPsyc. M.Ed (couns). M.A.
Clinical Psychologist
Child, adolescent,adult and family psychology. Cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative and solution focused therapies, family therapy, play therapy and sand-tray therapy. Interest in depression, anxiety, child behavioural problems, relationship and family difficulties.
Tel: 021 654 771
E mail: briar©starfish.org.nz

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My education, training and work experiences during the past ten years have  focused on developing skills in working therapeutically with children,  adolescents and families. I have provided play therapy, indiviudal therapy  with childen, adolescents and families and family therapy. My work has  included addressing chidren's behavioral and emotional problems, adolescents who have been involved with the legal system and families who are struggling with issues that are disrupting their home life.

 In addition to providing therapy, I also have a strong background in providing psychometric testing and assessment for children and adults which has included ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, depression, anxiety, and adjustment problems. I have also conducted parenting assessments for the family court.
 
 I have been influenced by many theories including developmental, family systems, narrative, solution-focused, play therapy models in addition to cognitive-behavioral techniques. My approach to working with children and families is determined by individual needs and presenting issues. My work is collaborative and I invite involvement from parents or other family members as appropriate. My work often involved also working with schools, CYFS and other professionals in the community.

Training:
1998-2002: Ph.D. The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
                 Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
1997-1998: PgDipEdPsyc (credit), University of Otago
1996-1998: M.Ed. (couns) (distinction), University of Otago
1993-1994: M.A. University of Otago
1990-1992: B.A. University of Otago

Positions:
2006-         Clinical Psychologist, Kari Centre, Auckland
2004-2006: Clinical Psychologist, Pathways Transition Programs, Atlanta, GA, USA
2002-2004: Psychologist, ABHS Community Mental Health Centre, Athens, GA, USA
2001-2002: Psychology Doctoral Intern, Nova Southeastern University 
                 Community Mental Health Centre, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
1994-1996: Social Worker/Evidential Interviewer, CYFS, Dunedin