I have 27 years of clinical experience. I received my undergraduate degree from Duke University in Psychology and my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and my Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from The California School of Professional Psychology, Bay Area Campus.
My first role as a psychologist was working as a middle school counselor in El Sobrante, California. I then transitioned to working at University campuses and found my passion. I have worked at five Universities across the country in various roles. I worked at the Duke University admissions office as a reader rater of undergraduate applications and has worked as a staff psychologist at the Counseling and Psychological Centers of the University of California, Davis, the University of California, Berkeley, and University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Dr. Barbara Bear
Adolescent and Adult Psychological Services
Educational and Career Consultant, Executive Coach, Organizational Psychologist, Certified Autism Specialist, Master of Jurisprudence in Child Law and Policy
I have also worked as a staff psychologist at the Counseling and Career Center at Johns Hopkins University, and at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,Cornerstone Behavioral Medicine conducting therapy with all ages and clinical issues. While working at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cornerstone Behavioral Medicine, I evaluated children and adolescents for ADHD and Learning Disabilities.
In 2006, I co-founded the Greensboro Center for Disordered Eating with a registered dietitian to help treat clients with eating disorders. I also started my private practice located in Greensboro where I see mostly adolescents, college students, and adults.
In 2011, I became an Adjunct Faculty member at the Center for Creative Leadership. Center for Creative Leadership a global leadership development organization ranked among the world's top 10 providers of executive education by Bloomberg Businessweek and Financial Times. I help employees of organizations across the world gain better leadership skills and conflict resolution skills in the workplace.
In 2014, I founded Next Step College Admissions and Career Counseling. I had a passion to help high school students find a college that is the “best fit” for them. I also enjoy helping college students find majors and careers that are the “best fit” for them. I have a passion for learning.
My other Credentials and Certifications are as follows:
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