Dr. Steve Drydyk
Clinical Psychologist
Specializing in the Treatment and Evaluation of
Adults and Adolescents
Areas of
Specialization:
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ANXIETY DISORDERS Information
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DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS Information
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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS(EVALUATION AND TREATMENT)
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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CHRONIC PAIN
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HEADACHES
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SLEEP DISORDERS
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CONSULTATION WITH MEDICAL DOCTOR
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ATTENTION DEFICIT-HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) Information
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Contact
Information:
OFFICE ADDRESS: 3651
EAST BASELINE ROAD; SUITE 111
GILBERT, ARIZONA 85234
(Directions:
One block south of Baseline Road off of Val Vista; turn east on Mission Bay, Lake View
office building on right, first floor)
TELEPHONE
NUMBER: (480) 632-5638
FACSIMILE NUMBER:
(480) 209-1438
Education:
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Veterans Administration Medical Hospital
1983-1984
Internship- Behavioral Health |
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Arizona State University
1979 - 1984
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology |
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Arizona State University
1978 - 1979
B.S. Experimental Psychology
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University of Wisconsin
1975 - 1978
Business Administration
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Milwaukee Institute of Technology
1971 - 1973
Electronic Communications
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Professional Experience:
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June 1997 - present: Private Practice |
Private practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety/stress disorders, depressive
disorders, chronic pain, ADHD, and the assessment and treatment of individuals with
neurological disorders.
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August 1989 - July 1997 (resigned): MCC Behavioral Care
(Cigna Mental Health): Director and Primary Treating Psychologist of the Anxiety and
Depression Departments |
Staff psychologist in the treatment of anxiety/stress disorders, depressive
disorders,chronic pain, and neuropsychological disorders.. Developed and conducted groups
in the treatment of depression, personality disorders, anxiety, and panic disorders.
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January 1985 - June 1989: Arizona Psychological
Providers and Consultation Services, Inc.: Director and Attending Psychologist
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Owner, director, and primary attending psychologist of a clinic which specialized
in the treatment of anxiety/stress disorders, depression, and chronic pain. The clinic
also specialized in family therapy with emphasis on treating adolescents with behavioral
and substance abuse problems.
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February 1985 - February 1986: E.S.Q. Executive, Inc.
(Formerly Personal Screening Systems): Research Consultant |
Conducted psychometric research and developed employee screening test
instruments. Ongoing research of the Employee Screening Questionnaire (E.S.Q.)
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December 1985 - September 1986 : Arizona
Institute of Hand and Plastic Surgery: Director and primary Treating Psychologist
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Development, organization, and management of the program along with providing therapy
for patients with chronic pain, depressive disorders, stress/anxiety disorders, and
patients with chronic headaches (vascular and/or muscle contraction type).
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September 1984 - December 1985 : Arizona Management Services: President and
Primary Consultant |
Consultant and researcher for private business (i.e. Intel, Salt River Project, etc.)
and State agencies (i.e. Arizona Department of Transportation) on: Personnel selection and
assessment; research development; and program evaluation and development.
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September 1984 - June 1985: Arizona State University:Adjunct
Facility |
Instructor for three Introductory Psychology courses and an advanced psychology class
in psychopathology for the Psychology Department.
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September 1983 - July 1984: Veterans Administration
Medical Center: Psychologist Internship (APA Approved) |
Internship positions included:
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Assisted in operation of
a research/treatment headache clinic. Specializing in the treatment and research of
migraine, muscle contraction, and mixed headache syndromes. |
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Provided therapy for
outpatient clients with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, substance abuse problems, and
numerous other personality and adjustment disorders in both individual and group therapy. |
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Trained in the
assessment and treatment of neuropsychological disorders. |
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Trained alcohol and
substance abuse therapists in a certification program. |
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Instructed and
supervised first year medical students in the techniques of patient interviewing and
assessment. |
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Performed psychological
assessments to determine compensation and pension awards. |
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Developed and
implemented a program evaluation data base system to aid in staffing and program planning
of the hospital's psychiatric ward. |
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Analyzed data regarding
long-term care patients in order to identify factors associated with appropriate facility
use. |
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Programmed a laboratory
biofeedback research computer for I/O. |
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Programmed and taught
the use of a client date base to monitor client progress and expedite record keeping in
the outpatient clinic. |
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September 1982 - September 1983: Athletic Department:
Arizona State University: Study Skills Instructor and sports psychologist
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Assisted athletes in improving performance by using cognitive and imagery
techniquesand instructed underachieving athletes in more efficient and successful study
techniques and developed a study skills program.
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July 1981 - August 1982: Arizona State University: Undergraduate
Advisor |
Psychology Department Advisor:advising undergraduate students in academic and personal
matters.
Awards:
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Employee of the Year; 1995 - 1996: MCC Behavioral Care (Cigna), Arizona.
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Employee of the Quarter; fourth quarter: MCC Behavioral Care (Cigna),
Arizona. |
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Four "PACE" Awards for: "Paradigm Busting",
"Alignment", "Caring", and "Empowerment"; 1995 MCC
Behavioral Care (Cigna), Western Region. |
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Three "BRAVO" Awards for; "Outstanding Service and
Teamwork" MCC Behavioral Care (Cigna), Western Region. |
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We Get Paid For Results Award: For the development of both anxiety and
panic disorder groups. 1993 MCC Behavioral Care (Cigna), Western Region. |
Publications:
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Drydyk, S,J,; Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive Complusive Disorder:
Preferred Practices Guidelines; MCC Behavioral Care Guidelines for Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Treatment, 1996. |
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Drydyk, S,J,; Anxiety Disorders: Panic Disorder: Preferred
Practices Guidelines; MCC Behavioral Care Guidelines for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Treatment, 1996. |
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Drydyk,
S.J. Headaches: Causes and Cures. Health Beat, December 1986. |
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Drydyk,
S. J. Alcoholism: A Critique of the Tension Reduction Hypothesis Literature
and the Reformulation of a Coping Model of Alcohol Consumption. Resources in
Education, August 1984. |
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Drydyk,
S. J. The Effects of Commitment on an
Assertive Training Therapy. M.A. Thesis, 1982, Arizona
State
University; Library of Congress |
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Drydyk,
S. J. Information Processing in Clinical
Assessment: How to Compensate for Errors Caused by Schematic Processing; Ph.D.
Dissertation, 1983, Arizona State University; Library
of Congress |
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Drydyk,
S. J., Patterson, D., and West, S. Information
Processing in the Clinical Interview. In "The Psychology of Behavior Change"
(Vol. 2). West, S., Higginbotham, C.; et. al. |
License and Professional
Affiliation:
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ARIZONA
STATE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST: LICENSE#: 1149; ISSUED JUNE 7, 1984
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National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology: Certificate
#41123; Certified Specialist in Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, and
Marital/CoupleTherapy. |
Fees:
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DIAGNOSTIC INTAKE EVALUATION |
$150.00 PER HOUR
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PSYCHOTHERAPY 45 - 50 MINUTES |
$150.00
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PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING |
$150.00 PER HOUR
Patient Links:
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COGNITIVE
RESTRUCURING HANDOUT(Instructions: Please print these
pagesfile in pdf format) |
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Vitamins:
Get either "Stress Formula" or "Stress Tabs" from a food
store or a drug store (not a health food Store). If you want to save money, Costco
carries "Kirkland B-50" which meet all the FDA requirements, |
New patient information:
If you are a new patient please read the following:
Please complete the "Patient Intake Form" and the "Credit Card
Authorization Form" (please completely fill out all pages and sign). Bring
these with you for the first appointmnet.
1. Please print the following "PATIENT
INTAKE" form (it is in Microsoft word or pdf) format and completely fill out
and sign the form prior to your first appointment.
PATIENT
INTAKE FORM (word Version)
PATIENT INTAKE FORM ( pdf Version)
2. Please print up and fill outhe the form below:
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM (word Version)
For your first appointment:
1. If you have not filled out the forms above prior
to your first appointment, please come 1/2 hour early to your scheduled appointment.
2. Please be on time for your appointment, my address
is 3651 East Baseline Road; Suite 111, Gilbert Arizona 85234 Phone (480) 632-5638.
Please use the directions below since our location can be hard to find.
(Directions:
One block south of Baseline Road off of Val Vista; turn east on Mission Bay, Lake View
office building on right, first floor)
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Copyright Steve Drydyk
Last revised: February 05, 2008.