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Bill Clafton Psy.D., L.P.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Psy.D., University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN 2006 Major: Counseling Psychology

  • Predoctoral Counseling Psychology Internship at Northridge Child and Family Guidance Center, Northridge, California and Van Nuys, California 2005-2006

  • M.A., Saint Mary’s University, Minneapolis, MN 2001 Major: Counseling Psychology

  • B.A., Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN 1998 Major: Psychology

LICENSE

  • Minnesota Licensed Psychologist since 2008

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

  • Owner Bill Clafton Psy.D., L.P. LLC 2010-present

  • Provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, young adults as well as family therapy

  • Administer psychological assessments to children, adolescents and young adults

  • Provide consultation to community programs and schools

PERSONAL INTERESTS

I enjoy being active by spending time outdoors including playing golf and fishing. I am a Minnesota sports fan and particularly enjoy watching the Minnesota Wild. I also coach my son’s hockey team and enjoy watching him in his activities. In the event I have some quiet time I also enjoy watching movies and reading Vince Flynn.

SPECIALTIES

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Anxiety and Mood related Disorders

  • Life Transitions

  • Parent/Child/Teen conflict and communication

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Parent Guidance/Parent Support

  • Psychological Assessment

  • Behavioral Issues

  • School/Academic challenges

  • Sibling Conflict

  • Adjustment Difficulties

  • Consultation to community programs and schools

  • Probation

  • Family Conflict

  • Adoption

  • Anger Management/Coping Skills

  • Divorce

  • Men’s Issues

  • Oppositional Defiance

  • Peer Relationships

  • Self-Esteem

  • Trauma/PTSD