Debbie Walker, Psy.D.

Education

• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
  • Dissertation: "Psychosocial Functioning of Siblings of Developmentally Disabled"
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
• Thesis: "Chronic Illness in Childhood"
• B.S. in Elementary Education with emphasis in Remedial Reading, Southwest Baptist University

Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist

Related Experience

• Private Practice in Springfield, Missouri for the past 18 years providing individual, couples and family therapy as well as psychological testing
• Several years of experience supervising pre-doctoral and doctoral students in various clinical rotations 
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in psychology; taught a field practicum course for elementary education/school counseling students at Missouri State University

Professional Organizations

• American Psychological Association
• American Counseling Association
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • Board Member

Honors and Awards

• Faculty Newcomer of the Year, SBU, 2016
• Practicum Supervisor of the Year, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, 2009, nominated by students
• Practicum Supervisor of the Year, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, 2004, nominated by students

Church/Community Service

• Attends South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield
  • Backpack Program
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • Board Member