Dr. Bird enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults to enhance their overall well-being through using a strengths-based and solution-focused approach. He specializes in the evaluation and intervention of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional problems at school, home, and in the community. He focuses on working with individuals and families to improve both their mental and physical health through building positive coping skills. Dr. Bird also integrates music therapy, art therapy, exercise, diet, and spirituality as a comprehensive way of improving people’s lives.
Experience
Ph.D. in Psychology from University of South Carolina
M.A. in Psychology from University of South Carolina
Doctoral internship in Newark Public Schools in Newark, NJ
Worked for and consulted with SC, NJ and CT public school systems and therapeutic outpatient centers
Award winning and grant funded researcher, school program developer, and college instructor
Published author for the NASP Communique and scholarly journal publications
Previous Director of School-Based Services at a private practice in CT
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety
Behavior Problems
College and Preparation and Career Success
Depression
Family Therapy and Parenting
Mood Disorders
School-Based Consultation
Ballantyne Office
15720 Brixham Hill Avenue
Suite 150
Charlotte, NC 28277