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Thank you for visiting my website. My name is Lucas Rockwood, Psy.D., and I am a Clinical Psychologist practicing in Morristown , New Jersey. I am licensed for the practice of psychology in the State of New Jersey. I have extensive training and experience in providing therapy and assessment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I also have a wide range of experience in working with adolescents and adults with various psychological difficulties.

Regarding my treatment approach, I typically work from a cognitive-behavioral perspective following Judith Beck's Cognitive Therapy (CT) approach. The CT model is based on the assumption that an individual’s thoughts and beliefs influence his or her emotions and behaviors. The fundamental principle behind this cognitive model is that maladaptive and faulty beliefs cause emotional and behavioral disturbances. In therapy, the therapist and client work collaboratively to identify and modify dysfunctional beliefs. Dysfunctional beliefs are typically modified into more healthy and adaptive beliefs. In accordance with the CT model, as a client’s belief system becomes less dysfunctional, he or she will gradually begin to feel better as a result of the reduction of negative emotions and behaviors. In addition to a cognitive behavioral approach, I may use therapy techniques adopted from other theoretical models (e.g., psychodynamic, motivational interviewing) depending on a client's particular presenting problem.

Concerning my credentials, I have a Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, which is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). I completed my clinical psychology predoctoral internship at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (GPPH), which is an APA accredited intership program. GPPH is a state psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient mental health treatment for patients suffering from severe mental illness. I also have experience providing cognitive-behavioral therapy at an outpatient veteran’s counseling center and a community mental health center.

Degrees: 
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
Argosy University, Georgia School of Professional Psychology

M.A., Clinical Psychology
Argosy University, Georgia School of Professional Psychology

B.A., Psychology
University of Vermont 

Internship: 
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital 
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/internship.html

Licensure:
Psychologist, New Jersey 
NJ License # 4510 

Professional Associations:
American Psychological Association (APA), Member
www.apa.org 

New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA), Member
www.psychologynj.org

Morris County Psychological Association (MCPA), Member
www.mcpanj.com  

     

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