Psychologist will expand private practice
Child psychologist David W. Thompson will expand his private practice in Burlington after retiring as a deputy director of the Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services.
Thompson will devote himself to full-time private practice in Burlington after his retirement Friday from the county. Psychologists are in high demand nowadays as they can help with so many issues that come up, so it is no wonder that professionals like Thompson are branching out into private practice to help people. Searching for a psychologist can take time for people to find one they click with, so whether they are looking at a Peaceful Mind Psychologist Melbourne clinic or checking out one closer to home, they need to feel safe with their choices.
Thompson first worked for Walworth County Health and Human Services as a contracted psychologist in 1993, and provided psychological evaluations and consultation to the department 24 hours per week. When asked to step up and fill a gap, Thompson served as interim director of the department for about six months in 2006 and 2007, and since that time has served as the deputy director of the department.
His duties included oversight of several department divisions including those responsible for juvenile justice and child welfare services, the county Birth-to-Three program, public health, and aging and long-term care programs.
“I am extremely proud of my time with the county,” Thompson said. “We have successfully implemented evidence-based, effective treatment services for those in need and have clearly demonstrated how relatively small investments in innovative programming can provide a huge return on investment for our taxpayers.”
During his tenure with the county, Thompson helped design, implement and evaluate a number of evidence-based treatment programs, including one designed to eliminate repeat drunk driving in Walworth County. Known as the C.A.T.E. –Commitment, Accountability, Treatment and Evaluation – program, the initiative treated more than 90 participants with only about a 6 percent re-arrest rate. That program has developed into the Walworth County Operating While Intoxicated Court, which has to date provided treatment services to an additional 96 people.
Thompson has been practicing as a psychologist in Burlington since 1991. In his work at Clinical Psychology Associates, Thompson provides services to children, adolescents and families. He is also certified as a forensic psychologist by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and in that role provides evaluations for attorneys and the courts for individuals involved in various legal proceedings.
“I’m leaving the county in excellent hands,” said Thompson. “I’m excited to have more time to devote to my private practice.”
Thompson can be contacted at (262) 763-9191.
