David Meichenbaum, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of pervasive developmental and disruptive behavior disorders. He is the Director of Consulting Services at Summit Educational Resources in Buffalo, New York, and serves as a highly sought after consultant for school districts across western New York, offering behavioral and educational strategies for students with autism and severe behavioral challenges.
Dr. Meichenbaum has been a principal- or co-investigator in multiple studies evaluating the effectiveness and impact of behavioral and pharmacological treatments on functioning in youth, and has presented on these topics nationally and internationally. His publications include reports on effectively treating disruptive behavior disorders in primary care settings and strategies for facilitating treatment and communication with adolescents. Dr. Meichenbaum has held an adjunct instructor appointment at the University at Buffalo, having taught courses on child & adult psychopathology and the psychology of aggression & violence.
He has conducted workshops, trainings, and consultations to parents, teachers, psychologists, and other school and mental health professionals. A member of APA, AABCT, SSCP, and ABA, Dr. Meichenbaum received his doctorate of philosophy in Clinical Psychology from University at Buffalo, SUNY, and completed his pre-doctoral internship at Duke University Medical Center.