David Meyer, Ph. D.

Dr. Meyer is a licensed psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and empirically based treatments. His focus is PTSD/trauma-related disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment, and couples therapy.   Dr. Meyer completed his internship at the Salem VA Medical Center in Virginia and post-doctoral training with Boston University and the VA Boston Healthcare System.  He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Dakota with a specialization in Disaster Mental Health.  Dr. Meyer has published articles related to assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders, co-authored a book chapter entitled “Psychological First Aid: Clarifying the Concept” in Psychological Interventions in Times of Crisis, and presented on trauma psychology topics internationally.  Dr. Meyer is a member of the PTSD Clinical Treatment Team at the Togus VA Medical Center, where in addition to his clinical duties he serves as a member of the Research and Development Committee and the Training Committee, and supervises clinical psychology interns.  Prior to his psychology career, Dr. Meyer spent several years as an EMT/Firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service as an engine foreman and helicopter rappeler.  He enjoys canoeing and hiking in Maine.