Don Myers

Don Myers, Ph.D., is a part-time Lecturer II in the Department of Child and Family Development at San Diego State University (SDSU) and concurrently serves as a part-time lecturer in the Marriage and Family Therapy Department at the University of San Diego. As a licensed psychologist, he maintains an active private practice in La Mesa, California, specializing in therapy for children, adolescents, and families.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant International University)
• M.A. in Psychology, University of Oklahoma
• B.A. in Psychology, University of Oklahoma

Research Focus: Dr. Myers investigates adolescent and early adulthood developmental patterns, with a specialized emphasis on how exposure to natural environments influences child psychology and family dynamics. His work bridges clinical practice with developmental theory.

Awards & Honors:

• Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award, University of San Diego (2016)
• Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Award, SDSU Child and Family Development Department (2015)

Professional Integration: He combines academic instruction with clinical practice, teaching courses spanning human lifespan development, counseling techniques, and specialized topics like nature-based interventions for children.