About, Chad Cryder, PhD, Psychologist

Chad Cryder, Ph.D. – Psychologist

As a clinical psychologist serving clients in-person and online in California, it is my priority to create an atmosphere that promotes growth and positive change, for you. As a group practice owner, I work to find clients the right clinician to help them through the distress they are experiencing. Either way, I look forward to working with you to address your challenges and realize your goals. Therapy is a process that can move you toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the life you desire. I am also a EMDR Certified Therapist through EMDRIA.

Treatment Approach

I approach therapy from a humanistic and spiritual perspective meaning I believe you are a whole and complete person who is struggling with some aspect of their life. If you need a non-judgmental champion on your side, Dr. Chad is here for you.

I firmly believe that your challenges are growth opportunities, not punishments. The struggles are opportunities to bring compassion into your life. One of my therapy gifts is helping you see the lessons or blessings (or both) you have faced while empowering you to live up to your greatness while nurturing your capacity for compassionate self-love. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you better understand yourself.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

RESUME

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Saybrook University in Pasadena, CA – Dissertation with Distinction: How Gay Men Foster Marital Success: A Grounded Theory
Master of Art (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from Saybrook University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, MO

Clinical Experiences

Boutique Group Practice, Clinical Psychologist (Tracy & Stockton)
Hope Program, Stockton, Psychologist II
California Health Care Facility, Stockton
- Senior Psychologist Supervisor (Mental Health Crisis Bed and Medical Facility)
- Clinical Psychologist
Predoctoral Internship:
- Community Counseling Center, San Luis Obispo
- Senior Concerns, Thousand Oaks

Other Experiences

Adjunct Faculty, Saybrook University
- Assessment & Testing
- Psychopharmacology
- Internship Supervision
Life Coach, Global
Heineken USA, Long Beach
- Market Manager
Anheuser-Busch InBev, San Diego
- Senior District Manger
- Director of Sales
Social Advocate