Dustin Ducharme, Ph.D.
Clinical & Research Background
I completed my doctoral dissertation research in the area of adolescent self-determination and continue to write and publish in this area. I strive to incorporate elements of self-determination into all aspects of my practice. The best therapeutic outcomes are obtained when client and clinician have a thorough understanding of the client’s true goals and work together to promote client independence. Client’s will spend more time with their family and friends than they ever will with a therapist. This reality informs a clinical focus on strengthening client’s independence, interpersonal relationships, and ability to flourish in their current environment.
Over the span of 12 years, my professional focus has centered on serving children, adolescents, and young adults within diverse educational, residential, and outpatient mental health settings. I currently offer treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Emotion Regulation & Behavioral Problems, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, and Executive Functioning support. If an issue outside of my scope of practice comes up during intake, I will assist you in finding appropriate referrals!
Training & Education
I hold a doctoral degree School Psychology granted from Georgia State University (GSU) in Atlanta, GA. Prior to obtaining my Ph.D., I completed a masters degree in School Psychology from GSU and a B.A. in Psychology from Keene State College, NH. During my the completion of my doctoral program, I completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship at STAR Academy in Avondale, Arizona, and subsequently pursued a post doctoral fellowship at Cadence Child & Adolescent Therapy in Bellevue, WA. I continue to train and collaborate closely with the clinicians from Cadence. Many of us share a physical space together at The Bellevue Center for DBT & CBT. I am a clinically licensed psychologist in the state of Washington, holding license number PY 61379851.