Dr. Richard E. Shook
Services include: Psychotherapy, Counseling, Psychological Testing and Complete Psychological Evaluations.
Call: 770 514 0111
docshook@gmail.com
Your genes are not your destiny. They are more like a library — they contain thousands of books, but you choose which ones to read.”
“Your genes are like a library of possibilities, not a blueprint.”
— Steven C. Hayes
“I used to say that we are the authors of our own lives, but I don’t quite believe that anymore. Now, I think of us more as co-authors. We may be the head writer, but others still leave their mark on our story. What we can choose is how much influence they have — and in what direction they shape us. Some of us are fortunate enough to have extraordinary people appear in our lives, helping us revise the pages in the best possible way.”
Richard E. Shook
Please remember, long-term positive change is possible. No matter what is distressing you, or what obstacles you are encountering, there are often ways to manage even the most difficult situations.
I also offer Executive Coaching and Life Coaching services.
Dr. Richard Shook is a clinical psychologist in Marietta, Georgia. He has over 28 years experience working with a wide variety of patients. While his practice is very diverse as he works with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families, he also specializes in a number of areas, including psychological testing. Dr. Shook is a licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor and executive coach.Dr. Shook’s doctorate is in clinical psychology with a specialization in psychotherapy. He also completed a Fellowship in Pain Management at the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.Dr. Shook also has extensive experience and expertise in psychological testing. He administers and interprets numerous psychological tests, some of which include: The Rorschach -Inkblot test, IQ Tests including the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children and Adults, The Woodcock-Johnson Achievement Test and The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adult and Adolescent Versions.In addition to his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Shook’s education includes a Bachelor’s and two Masters Degrees in Psychology.
Dr. Shook completed his residency at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. While performing his residency at the UVA medical school, he completed rotation training in the following departments: Child and Family Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, Neuropsychology and Pain Management. Dr. Shook completed his Fellowship in Pain Management at UVA in the Department of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Shook has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology is from Chapman University in Orange, California.
His first Masters Degree is in Clinical Community Psychology and was obtained at Chapman University in Orange, California.
His second Masters Degree is in Psychology and was obtained at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Shook obtained his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a Specialization in Psychotherapy from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Even though Dr. Shook, completed his first Masters Degree in Psychology over 37 years ago, his love and fascination for the healing potential of psychotherapy continues to grow daily.
Please get in touch with me by calling 770 514-0111 or email me at docshook@gmail.com
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.”
-Carl G. Jung-
Thanks,
Dr. Shook
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Georgia State University, 1993
Program approved by the American Psychological Association
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Georgia State University, 1986
M.A. in Clinical/Community Psychology, Chapman University, Orange, California, 1984
B.A. in Psychology Chapman University, Orange, California, 1981
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED PREDOCTORAL RESIDENCY
July 1991 – June 1992-University of Virginia, Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry
Charlottesville, VA.University of Virginia Health Sciences Center Rotations: Pain Management Center, Department of Anesthesiology; Neuropsychology Assessment Laboratory, Western State Hospital; Child and Family Outpatient Services, Department of Psychiatry.; Adult Outpatient Services, Department of Psychiatry.
FELLOWSHIP
July 1992 – June 1993- University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Pain Management Center, Department of Anesthesiology. Positions included providing clinical services, research, and teaching.
Included minor Rotation in Child and Family Psychiatric Clinic.
LICENSURE
Psychologist, State of Georgia, License Number 1908
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Georgia, License Number 1898
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through The International Coaching Federation.
Board Certified Coach (BCC) through the Center for Credentialing and Education.
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) through the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia.