Dr. Steve Drydyk

Clinical Psychologist

 

Specializing in the Treatment and Evaluation of

Adults and Adolescents

Areas of Specialization:

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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:

Veterans Administration Medical Hospital                 1983-1984 
  Internship- Behavioral Health

 

Arizona State University                                            1979 - 1984 
   Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

 

Arizona State University                                              1978 - 1979
  B.S. Experimental Psychology

 

University of Wisconsin                                                       1975 - 1978  
   Business Administration

 

Milwaukee Institute of Technology                           1971 - 1973
  
Electronic Communications

 


Professional Experience:

 

June 1997 - presentPrivate 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.

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.

January 1985 - June 1989: Arizona Psychological Providers and Consultation Services, Inc.: Director and Attending Psychologist

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.

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.)

December 1985 - September 1986 :  Arizona Institute of Hand and Plastic Surgery: Director and primary Treating Psychologist

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).

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.

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.

September 1983 - July 1984: Veterans Administration Medical Center: Psychologist Internship (APA Approved)

Internship positions included:

Assisted in operation of a research/treatment headache clinic. Specializing in the treatment and research of migraine, muscle contraction, and mixed headache syndromes.
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.
Trained in the assessment and treatment of neuropsychological disorders.
Trained alcohol and substance abuse therapists in a certification program.
Instructed and supervised first year medical students in the techniques of patient interviewing and assessment.
Performed psychological assessments to determine compensation and pension awards.
Developed and implemented a program evaluation data base system to aid in staffing and program planning of the hospital's psychiatric ward.
Analyzed data regarding long-term care patients in order to identify factors associated with appropriate facility use.
Programmed a laboratory biofeedback research computer for I/O.
Programmed and taught the use of a client date base to monitor client progress and expedite record keeping in the outpatient clinic.

 

September 1982 - September 1983: Athletic Department: Arizona State University: Study Skills Instructor and sports psychologist

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.

July 1981 - August 1982: Arizona State University: Undergraduate Advisor

Psychology Department Advisor:advising undergraduate students in academic and personal matters.

 

Awards:

Employee of the Year; 1995 - 1996: MCC Behavioral Care (Cigna), Arizona.
Employee of the Quarter; fourth quarter: MCC Behavioral Care (Cigna), Arizona.
Four "PACE" Awards for: "Paradigm Busting", "Alignment", "Caring", and "Empowerment"; 1995 MCC Behavioral Care (Cigna), Western Region.
Three "BRAVO" Awards for; "Outstanding Service and Teamwork" MCC Behavioral Care (Cigna), Western Region.
We Get Paid For Results Award: For the development of both anxiety and panic disorder groups. 1993 MCC Behavioral Care (Cigna), Western Region.

 

Publications:

Drydyk, S,J,; Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive Complusive Disorder: Preferred Practices Guidelines; MCC Behavioral Care Guidelines for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment, 1996.
Drydyk, S,J,; Anxiety Disorders: Panic Disorder: Preferred Practices Guidelines; MCC Behavioral Care Guidelines for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment, 1996.
Drydyk, S.J.   Headaches: Causes and Cures.  Health Beat, December 1986.
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. 
Drydyk, S. J.  The Effects of Commitment on an Assertive Training Therapy.  M.A. Thesis,  1982,  Arizona State University; Library of Congress
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
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:

ARIZONA STATE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST:   LICENSE#: 1149; ISSUED JUNE 7, 1984

National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology: Certificate #41123; Certified Specialist in Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, and Marital/CoupleTherapy.

 

Fees:

DIAGNOSTIC INTAKE EVALUATION

         $150.00 PER HOUR

PSYCHOTHERAPY 45 - 50 MINUTES

         $150.00

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

        $150.00 PER HOUR

 

Patient Links:

HIPPA PRIVACY INFORMATION
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADES
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RELAXATION AUDIO
SLEEP AUDIO
COGNITIVE RESTRUCURING HANDOUT(Instructions: Please print these pagesfile in pdf format)
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.