STEPHEN M - Key Persons

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• Clinical and Consulting Psychologist Qualified Medical Evaluator

Stephen M. Pfeiffer, Ph.D. has practiced as a clinical and consulting psychologist for more than three decades. His undergraduate degree from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations provided a solid foundation for his work with both organizations and individuals in and out of the workforce. His Master's degree from New York University helped to further shape his approach and understanding of how people change their beliefs and learn new behavioral patterns. His Doctoral training program at the California School of Professional Psychology provided the clinical tools to both effectively evaluate and perform constructive interventions in the lives of individuals struggling with impairments in their ability to function in both the workplace and in their everyday lives; as well as with organizations performing at less than optimal levels. His clinical practice has had three main focuses: 1) individual and relationship therapy, 2) medical-legal evaluation/consultation, and 3) organizational consulting with corporate clients. In addition to his role as a professional psychologist, Dr. Pfeiffer has served in a number of administrative capacities during his career. As the Executive Director for the Center for Transitional Studies, he provided training and workshops to members of the military and their families on matters dealing with deployment separation and its impact on marriages and the family. As the professional director of the Center for Executive and Professional Development, he created training programs for corporate executives to enhance interpersonal skills, more effective team performance, and executive screening services. Dr. Pfeiffer was the Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Psychology for 16 years, having previously served as a member of its Board of Trustees and as its Newsletter Editor. For three years he served as a consultant to the American Psychological Association Practice Directorate's Government Relations Department on matters pertaining to federal advocacy for psychology. Dr. Pfeiffer has been appointed as a Qualified Medical Evaluator by the State of California's Department of Industrial Relations.