Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. David D. O’Grady has extensive experience working with both children and adults. He sees children and teens with a wide variety of behavioral and developmental problems. Approximately half his practice is devoted to working with adults who are seeking change to achieve more satisfying relationships and emotional lives. A board certified neuropsychologist, Dr. O’Grady conducts neurocognitive testing to assist in diagnosing brain disorders, learning problems, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Current Appointments
- Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, Berkeley
- Consulting neuropsychologist to:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers
- John Muir Medical Group
- Acalanes Union High School District
- Mt. Diablo Unified School District
- Past President, Northern California Neuropsychology Forum
EDUCATION
- Post-doctoral Fellow, UCSF Medical Center, Division of Behavioral Pediatrics
- Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology at Berkeley
- M.S., San Francisco State University
- B.A., Johnston College at the University of Redlands
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
- President, Contra Costa Psychological Association
- Clinical Director, Family Services of Contra Costa
- Director of Training, Walnut Creek Hospital
- Consulting Neuropsychologist, Golden State Rehabilitation Hospital
- Consulting Neuropsychologist, Los Medanos Community Hospital
- Consulting Neuropsychologist, Mt. Diablo Rehabilitation Center
- Professor, John F. Kennedy University
- Research Associate, University of California, Berkeley, Institute of Human Development
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- California licensed psychologist
- Board certified clinical neuropsychologist, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- Member, American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
- Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Member, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
- Member, Contra Costa Psychological Association
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Dr. David O’Grady has been interviewed by numerous TV news programs, radio shows, magazines and newspapers on a variety of topics related to psychology, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Contra Costa Times, Newsweek, Diablo Magazine, KRON-TV, KTVU-TV, KPIX-TV, ABC network radio, NBC network radio, BBC radio (Great Britain), NHK radio (Japan), KNBR-radio, KSFO-radio, KQED-radio, KCBS-radio.
