Licensed Psychologist · Southfield, Michigan248-320-5139 · By appointment
Paul D. Anderson, Ph.D., PLCPsychological Assessment & Services
About Dr. Anderson

Experience that connects clinical and educational perspectives

More than three decades of work across psychological assessment, school psychology, hospitals, and private practice.

Paul D. Anderson, Ph.D.

Dr. Anderson is a Michigan licensed psychologist with more than 30 years of experience in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, school psychology, and consultation. He has maintained an independent private practice in Southfield since 2004.

He earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from Central Michigan University in 1998, following master's and specialist degrees in school psychology. He received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Michigan State University.

His career includes extensive work in public education and clinical settings, conducting evaluations of attention, learning, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral concerns across childhood and adulthood.

Dr. Anderson emphasizes individualized assessment, clear explanations of findings, and practical recommendations to inform treatment and educational planning.

Dr. Paul D. Anderson

Assessment expertise informed by research and practice

Psychological Test Development & Research

From 1995 to 2007, Dr. Anderson served as a research and development consultant for Hawthorne Educational Services. His work included examining the reliability, validity, and other technical properties of psychological and educational rating scales.

He contributed to research and technical manuals addressing ADHD, learning disabilities, giftedness, and social-emotional and behavioral assessment.

Standardized Testing Accommodations Review

From 2001 to 2005, Dr. Anderson served as a reviewer for the College Board's Services for Students with Disabilities, reviewing documentation submitted in support of accommodation requests for PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement examinations.

This was a previous professional role; it does not indicate a current affiliation with or endorsement by the College Board.

Educational & Clinical Experience

His background includes psychological assessment and consultation in public schools, independent private practice, counseling centers, and psychiatric settings, including collaboration with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals.

Education & Scholarly Contributions

Ph.D., School Psychology — Central Michigan University, 1998.

Specialist and master's degrees, School Psychology — Central Michigan University, 1996.

B.S., Psychology — Michigan State University, 1992.

His professional work has also included publications, technical manuals, and presentations on psychological and educational assessment.

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