The Neurobehavioral Clinic and Counseling Center staff is committed to helping our patients and their loved ones. We are a small clinic of specialists, owned and operated by clinicians. We sincerely believe that the quality of our work will always be our strongest asset.
Known and respected within the fields of Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, and Neuropsychology, Dr. David M. Lechuga, Director of The Neurobehavioral Clinical and Counseling Center, has devoted his career to the thorough evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with neurological illnesses or injuries.
Credentials
Ph.D., M.A., C.Phil., UCLA Psychology Dept.
Internship: UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology
Diplomate in Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology
Diplomate in Rehabilitation Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology
Fellow, Academy of Clinical Psychology
Fellow, Academy of Professional Neuropsychology
Fellow, National Academy of Neuropsychology
Qualified Medical Examiner, Department of Industrial Relations
Member, American Psychological Associations
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology
Member, International Neuropsychological Society
Member, Hispanic Neuropsychological Society
Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Instructor, UCLA Semel Neuroscience Institute
Adjunct Faculty, Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Past-President, California Psychological Association
Past-President, Orange County Psychological Association
Education
University of California, Los Angeles (1980-1985) Los Angeles, California
Major: Clinical Psychology
Minors: Physiological Psychology & Psychometrics/Measurement
Degrees: M.A., C.Phil., & Ph.D
California State University, Long Beach (1975-1980) Long Beach, California
Major: Psychology - Research
Degree: B.A.
San Bernardino Valley College (1976-1977) San Bernardino, California
Major: Psychology
Professional Society Affiliations
Board Certifications:
Diplomate in Clinical Psychology - American Board of Professional Psychology (7/94)
Diplomate in Rehabilitation Psychology - American Board of Professional Psychology (8/97)
Diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology - American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (2/96)
Academy Association:
Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Psychology
Fellow, American Academy of Professional Neuropsychology
Fellow, National Academy of Neuropsychology
Organizations:
Member, American Psychology Association (Divisions 12, 22, & 40)
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology
Member, International Neuropsychological Society
Member, Hispanic Neuropsychological Society
Member, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Member, California State Psychological Association
Member, Orange County Psychological Association
Member, Black Belt Council, Shotokan Karate of America
Licensure:
Psychologist, California: PSY10139
Psychologist, Hawaii: PSY606
Psychologist, Arizona: 3274
Military Service
United States Air Force: Honorably Discharged (7/77)
Honors and Awards
Silver Psi Award
Fellow, National Academy of Neuropsychology
California Psychological Association (1998)
Nominee, Joseph A. Gingerelli Distinguished Dissertation Award
University of California, Los Angeles (1985)
Fellow, National Institute of Mental Health
University of California, Los Angeles (1983-1985)
Fellow, Graduate Advancement Fellowship
University of California, Los Angeles (1980-1983)
With Distinction, California State University, Long Beach (1980)
Current Administrative Experience
Past-President, California Psychological Association
Past-President, Orange County Psychology Association
American Psychological Association, Council of Representatives
Chair, Neuropsychology Section, Division I of California Psychological Association
Chair, Diversity Committee, National Academy of Neuropsychology
Invited Lectures and Workshops
Lechuga, D.M. “Neuropsychology of sports-related concussions in high school, college, and professional athletes.” Hawaiian Athletic Trainers’ Association. Presented at Punahou High School, Honolulu, Hawaii (12/10/08).
Lechuga, D.M. & Wong, T. “Diversity Grand Rounds.” National Academy of Neuropsychology’s Annual Convention. New York, NY (10/24/08).
Lechuga, D.M. “Psychology & Neuropsychology.” TOPSS presentation to Calhoun High School. Merrick, NJ (10/23/08).
Lechuga, D.M. “Psychology & Neuropsychology.” TOPSS presentation to Teaneck High School. Teaneck, NJ (10/22/08).
Lechuga, D.M. & Belzer, H. “Forensic psychology and neuropsychology.” Presented at the San Diego Association’s Annual Convention. San Diego, CA (10/10/08)
Lechuga, D.M. & Fasnacht-Hill, L. “Neuropsychological consultation to public and private schools.” Presented at the California Psychological Association’s 61st Annual Convention. Costa Mesa, CA (4/13/07)
Lechuga, D.M. & Rosenberg, S. “Deception detection in forensic cases with alleged brain and psychological injuries.” Presented at the California Psychological Association’s 61st Annual Convention. Costa Mesa, CA (4/14/07)
Lechuga, D.M. “Cross cultural issues and forensic neuropsychology.” Presented at Alliant University, California Psychological Association Graduate Students’ Cross Cultural Conference Series. Alhambra, CA (11/11/06)
Lechuga, D.M. “Assessment of deception in plaintiffs with head injuries.” Presented at the California Psychological Association’s 60th Annual Convention. San Francisco, CA (3/26/06)
Lechuga, D.M. “Reducing the enhanced vulnerability of the high school athlete to sports-related concussions.” Presented at an Orange County Psychological Association CE Program. Santa Ana, CA (3/9/06)
Lechuga, D.M. “Attention and executive skills.” Presented to the Making Connections Conference, Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Mission Viejo, CA (2/11/06).
Lechuga, D.M. “Cultural neuropsychology.” Presented to American Psychological Association TOPSS Program. San Francisco State University, CA (10/21/05)
E-Mail: