Douglas Callan

Douglas Callan, PhD is an Adjunct Professor at the Michigan School of Psychology since 2012, specializing in the PsyD program. He also holds academic affiliations as an adjunct faculty member at Mott Community College and an adjunct field instructor at Michigan State School of Human Medicine-Behavioral Health Division.

• Education: PhD in Psychology (Clinical & Health Psychology), Fielding Graduate University; MA in Clinical Psychology, Central Michigan University; BA in Elementary & Special Education, Millersville State College

Dr. Callan’s research focuses on ADHD assessment, neurobiological foundations of psychotherapy, and subcortical influences on cognition. His clinical expertise spans neuropsychological evaluation for pediatric and adult populations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and health psychology applications for chronic illness management.

His recent presentations highlight interdisciplinary work in community mental health, including topics like:

• Personality disorders in co-occurring disorders
• Cognitive therapy implementation in clinical settings
• Prefrontal cortex neuropathways
• Long-term marijuana’s cognitive effects

Dr. Callan emphasizes a Socratic teaching philosophy, fostering critical synthesis of academic knowledge into clinical practice. He is a member of leading professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association and American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.