John Vitkus, Ph.D.
| Appointed: |
1998 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Psychiatry and Psychology
Center for Specialized Women's Health
Biographical Sketch
John Vitkus, PhD, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who sees adults in a general practice at the Cleveland Clinic Solon and Chagrin Falls Family Health Centers. He received his doctorate from Stanford University and taught at Barnard College before returning for further postdoctoral clinical training at Case Western Reserve University. In his general practice he treats mood disorders (depression, dysthymia, bipolar), anxiety disorders (panic, phobias) and relationship issues. He has a special interest in treating interpersonal processes and problems, personality disorders, spirituality and women's issues. He is a certified EMDR Provider, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, and Rational Hypnotherapist.
Education & Fellowships
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| Internship: | Medical College of Ohio at Toledo, Consortium Psychology Internsh, Toledo, OH |
| Other Education: | (Other) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Doctorate) Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Northwestern University, Evanston, IL |
Additional Training
- EMDR -- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
- Rational Hypnotherapy
- Grief/Bereavement
- Dialectic Behavior Therapy
- Tobacco Treatment Specialist (Smoking Cessation)
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Ohio Psychological Association
- Cleveland Psychological Association
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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