Richard Saunders PHD
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Richard Saunders is a Florida licensed psychologist who is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has been practicing with the Counseling Center of New Smyrna Beach after he moved from Annapolis, Maryland, where he was the head of a multi-disciplinary group of mental health professionals.
Dick received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Alabama in 1971, and he interned at Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s Psychology Service, where he also taught the basic assessment course in the WRAMC teaching hospital setting for over 10 years. He has been active in several professional groups, serving as President of the Maryland Psychological Association, with elected terms on the Boards of the American Psychological Association’s Divisions of Psychotherapy and Independent Practice. He has also edited publications in the field of psychology, including the flagship journal of the Division of Psychotherapy, where he continues to review manuscripts and was its Associate Editor for 10 years. He also served as Editor of the Independent Practitioner, the flagship publication of the APA Division of Independent Practice.
Dr. Saunders is no longer doing therapy. He is currently focusing his work to psychological testing and assessments only. He is experienced in neuropsychological assessment and evaluations of personnel for legal and vocational purposes - such as screening of police officers and other first responders, and security assessments for the US Department of Defense. He specializes in psychological test and assessment services for a variety of health and mental health purposes. He has consulted extensively in the public schools regarding individual educational programs, and with educational accommodations for youngsters up to college age.
Locally, Dick is involved with the Citizens Assisting Police program of the Edgewater Police Department, and he is an active member of the Florida Psychological Association and its Central Florida chapter. Dick is a member of the New Smyrna Yacht Club and attends St. Peter the Fisherman Episcopal Church in NSB.
Call 386-423-9161 to schedule an appointment for testing or an assessment.