Austin Oberfeld, Psy.D.
Dr. Oberfeld is a postdoctoral psychology fellow, currently supervised by Dr. John Glovan, Psy.D. Dr. Oberfeld provides therapy and formal assessments for individuals aged 8 and up with an approach that is aware of the systemic, cultural, and familial impact on individual well-being. Dr. Oberfeld works with older children, adolescents, emerging adulthood, and with parents. Dr. Oberfeld works through a Cognitive Behavioral framework where he emphasizes developing a relationship with his clients in order to target skills to help them grow as a person. In this space, the use of creativity and activities can help his clients feel more comfortable and engaged. Dr. Oberfeld’s style has been described as warm, positive, insightful, and compassionate. Dr. Oberfeld provides culturally sensitive care to individuals of all different backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender expressions.
Dr. Oberfeld has experience in using formal assessment to gain insight and provide recommendations for children, youth, and young adults experiencing difficulties in academics, interpersonal interactions, or engaging in a fulfilling life. He is competent in assessing clients’ intelligence, personality, ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders, and other psychological disorders. Dr. Oberfeld is also well-equipped to aid parents andchildren in understanding and implementing the recommendations provided from an assessment.
Dr. Oberfeld earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Denver and his M.S. in Clinical Psychology and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Mercer University in Atlanta Georgia. His previous work includes working as a mental health case manager through the JFSA in Cleveland, Ohio. He has also enjoyed working at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, Georgia; Georgia Gwinnett College counseling center; most recently completing his APA accredited internship at Case Western Reserve University in the University Health and Counseling center.
“It seems to me that the good life is not any fixed state. […] The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” - Carl Rogers
Contact
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave., Suite 208
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Email:
aoberfeld@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440-392-2222, ext. 856
Fax:
440.565.2349
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