George M. Kapalka, PhD, MS

Dr. Kapalka is a practicing clinical and prescribing psychologist. His clinical skills have been recognized by several professional boards and credentialing organizations:

• Board Certification in Clinical Psychology - American Board of Clinical Psychology (ABPP).
• Board Certification in Psychopharmacology - International College of Professional Psychology (FICPP) - member of the first graduating class of psychologists in the US (outside of the military) who completed prescribing privileges training offered within the profession of psychology.
• Practice of Psychology - Certificate of Professional Qualifications in Psychology (CPQ) and Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) - Association of State and Provintial Psychology Boards - recognition that completed training and experience meets the licensing requirements of most State and Provintial Boards of Psychologist Examiners who regulate psychologist licensure in the US and Canada.
• Forensic Practice – Board Certified in Forensic Medicine (BCFM) and Board Certified Forensic Examiner (BCFE) - recognition of skills in the areas of forensic and expert witness services, including child custody, bonding, and capacity to parent evaluations.
• Child and Adolescent Psychology – International College of Professional Psychology (FCAP) - recognition of clinical skills in the area of treatment of children and adolescents.
• Disabilities – American Board of Professional Disability Consultants (ABPDC) and American Board of Disability Analysts (ABDA) - recognition of clinical skills in the areas of the assessment and treatment of psychological and learning disabilities.
• Mental Illness – International College of Professional Psychology (FSMI) and American College of Advanced Practice Psychologists (ACAPP) - recognition of clinical skills in the areas of the assessment and treatment of individuals with mental illness.

Dr. Kapalka currently holds the following professional licenses and certifications:

• Licensed Psychologist in NM (lic # 0892)
• Licensed Prescribing Psychologist in NM (lic#RXP0055)
• Licensed Psychologist in NJ (lic # 2835)
• Certified School Psychologist in NJ

Dr. Kapalka's practice primarily focuses on the treatment of children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and learning disorders (including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder), and assisting adults (parents, teachers, etc.) in handling children and teens with those difficulties. Dr. Kapalka is the author of six books on topics related to the treatment of children and adolescents, one of which is available in several translations . Dr. Kapalka has also authored some 100 professional publications and presentations, all of which are based on his research and experience in this area. Dr. Kapalka is also an experienced child custody evaluator, including capacity to parent evaluations and bonding evaluations.

Dr. Kapalka utilizes an eclectic approach primarily based on tenets of biopsychosocial formulations of health and wellness, cognitive-behavioral theories and family systems theory. His practice is pragmatic in focus and utilizes research-supported approaches to help children, adolescents and adults proactively change how they feel and behave.

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Counseling/Psychotherapy and Medications

Use of medications or nutritional/herbal supplements

Forensic (for example, Child Custody) and Expert Witness Services

Supervision

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