Psychology Associates, Ltd.
W. David McEchron, Ph.D.
Present Position
Licensed Psychologist and Director of Operations at Genesis Psychology Associates
Previous Positions
Private Practice, Psychology Associates, Ltd., Davenport, Iowa
School Psychologist/Program Director of School Within A School Project, Mississippi Bend AEA #9, Bettendorf, Iowa
Personnel and Training, Diddle-Glasser, Inc., Emporia, Kansas
Professional Credentials
Licensed Psychologist, States of Illinois and Iowa
Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology, Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
Health Service Provider, State of Iowa
Permanent Teaching Certificate for School Psychology, State of Iowa
Certified Disaster Mental Health Service, Red Cross
Diplomate, American College of Forensic Examiners
Clinical Member ATSA Sex Offender Management Board
Professional Practice Interests
General practice of psychology servicing children, adults, couples and families, with special interest in custody evaluations, forensics, chronic pain, sex offenders, rehabilitation and work hardening.
Professional Associations & Activities
American Psychological Association
Association for the Advancement of Psychology
Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Past president of the Clinical Division of the Iowa Psychological Association
Past Federal Advocacy Coordinator, Iowa Psychological Association
Education
B.S. in Psychology, English and Education, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, 1967
M.S. in Psychology, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, 1969
Ed.S. in School Psychology, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, 1971
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Iowa, 1980
Additional Professional Activities
Consultation and Additional Professional Activities with: Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, Scott County Multidisciplinary Consultation Team, Board of Directors of Center for Alcohol and Drug Services, Board of Directors, Value Managed Health Care, Inc., Mental Health/Substance Abuse Executive Committee, Heritage National HealthPlan, Diocese of Davenport
Awards Received
Karl F. Heiser Award from the American Psychological Association, 1996
Meritorious Achievement Award from Iowa Psychological Association, 1999