Assessment and Diagnostic Services
I treat a wide range of people with many different types of problems, always basing my treatment on thorough assessment:
- anxiety disorders (panic, phobias, traumatic stress injuries)
- depression
- obsessions and compulsions
- work related evaluations and injuries
- ADHD, and learning disabilities
- substance abuse disorders, alcohol abuse
- court and forensic issues
I specialize in treating attention deficit disorders (ADD, ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disabilities, Substance and alcohol problems in both children and adults. I , emphasize treatment combining psychotherapy and coaching with Neurofeedback (Brainwave Biofeedback), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also collaborate with MindBuilders™ whose staff offer extraordinarily comprehensive assessment services.
I also sell a variety of types of neurofeedback, biofeedback, and neuroentrainment devices for use both by patients and other professionals.
We welcome inquiries both by phone (510.545.6463) and on the Internet at gregoryalter@me.com.
The call is private and confidential.
Gregory Alter, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I have a doctorate in Social/Clinical Psychology, 1979, from the Wright Institute, Berkeley. I was the co-founder of a unique, organized behavioral healthcare delivery system in Northern California, which I worked for from 1982 to 1995. I founded AlterMedX Health Systems ™ in 1995, renamed NeuroAdvanta, in order to specialize in the most innovative clinical approaches and to develop cutting edge behavioral healthcare technology.
I am licensed in California (Psychology License PSY7422). I also have been awarded certifications in a number of areas of practice that are national or international in scope.
I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. I have specialty Board Certifications in Clinical Health Psychology from ABPP. I am a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners with additional certification by the American Board of Psychological Specialties in Forensic Health Psychology.
I am Board Certified in both General and EEG (Neuro) Biofeedback by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA).