Clearwater Psychologist - Pinellas County, FL

DR STEVEN O'BRIEN

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LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

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Clearwater, Florida

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DR. O’BRIEN’S PRACTICE

Since 1994, Dr. Steven O’Brien has been providing psychological services to the Tampa Bay community from his office in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. O’Brien earned his Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. His clinical psychology training included a specialization in applied developmental psychology…essentially an intensive study of child development and how to apply such knowledge when providing psychological services to children and families.

Dr. O‘Brien provides assessment, psychotherapy, and consultation to children, adolescents, and parents. While his primary specialty as a psychologist is child and adolescent therapy, Dr. O’Brien also offers psychological services to adults in the Tampa Bay area..

Accolades

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. O’Brien is a national speaker/trainer for PESI, one of the leading continuing education providers in the country. His workshops provide intensive training to healthcare and educational professionals seeking interventions for children with psychological challenges.

In 2015, Dr. O’Brien developed Life@Home by Psychtouch.com, an app which enables professionals who work with children to gain a perception of a child’s family…similar to a family drawing but with a nod to today’s technology. He also serves as a mental health consultant for Spectrum Bay News 9, Tampa Bay's 24-hour news source, and is a frequent guest speaker in Tampa Bay and around the country.

Dr. O'Brien's areas of Expertise

Child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues

Child-family relationships, including divorced/blended families

Parent consultation

Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Mild to moderate Autism Spectrum Disorders

Anxiety and depression, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,
Social Anxiety, and various related conditions

Play therapy, art therapy, and game play therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Solution-focused, and other treatment modalities

Treatment Approach

Learn more about Dr O'Brien's methodology and approach to therapy.

Parent Consultation

Parent consultation promotes both parent and child growth and development.

Collaborative Partners

Dr. O'Brien's in-office partners present the opportunity for collaborative therapy.

Dr. O'Brien's Report Card

- Education: BA in psychology, Fairfield University, CT. 1987
- MS in psychology, Nova University, FL. 1990
- Psy.D (doctor of clinical psychology), Nova University, FL 1992
- Specialized training in applied developmental psychology
- Clinical internship in child/adolescent psychology.
- Associate professor and lead instructor of the child/adolescent concentration at the Florida School of Professional Psychology (at Argosy University), Tampa, FL. 2000 to 2016.
- Adjunct professor at St Petersburg College, Clearwater campus. 1995 to 2000.
- Psychological consultant for Bay News 9, Tampa Bay 's 24 hour television news source
- Developed Life@Home by PsychTouch.com, a clinical tool for child professionals

YEARS IN PRACTICE

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What Colleagues Are Saying

"Dr. Steve O'Brien has been my go-to child psychologist since I was lucky enough to make his acquaintance 18 years ago. I have been a pediatrician in private practice for almost 30 years and his caring attitude and expertise in his field have been invaluable to me each and every day. Dr. O'Brien has an incredible innate insight into the mind of children and young adults and I am honored to call him my colleague and friend. Perhaps even more important is both his ability and willingness to teach others about his methods so that many, many more people can benefit from his knowledge." - Gregory Savel, MD

"Dr. O'Brien has been a colleague of mine for over the past five years. In that time, he has proven to be one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and talented minds in psychology. He has an innate ability to connect with children and families in a way that is both effective and non-judgmental. He is continuously educating himself on the most current trends, while sharing his knowledge with other professionals through trainings and consultations. There is a reason I have personally referred people to work with him...he is the best!
- Mari W. Broome, LCSW, RYT-200, RCY, CST

"Dr. O’Brien is a pleasure to work with. His commitment to his patients and their family is above and beyond. When collaborating about mutual clients he only has the best in mind. Communication is terrific and expertise in his field is evident." - Kristina M. Ramos, MSN, APRN-BC

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