Adam Chester, Psy D
About Adam Chester, Psy D
Adam Chester, Psy D, is a Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow currently working at Loma Linda University Health. He has extensive experience in clinical psychology, having held various roles at institutions such as Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and UCLA Health.
Work at Loma Linda University
Adam Chester currently serves as a Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at Loma Linda University Health. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the field of pediatric neuropsychology. His work involves assessing and providing therapeutic services to children with various neurodevelopmental disorders, utilizing evidence-based practices to support their cognitive and emotional development.
Education and Expertise
Adam Chester holds a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also achieved a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University between 2016 and 2018. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Social and Developmental Psychology from the University of California San Diego, completed from 2011 to 2013.
Background
Adam Chester has a diverse background in psychology and neuropsychology. He began his career as a Camp and Nursery Counselor at Camp Alonim from 2010 to 2012. Over the years, he has held various positions, including Clinical Neuropsychology Intern at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Extern at UCLA Health. His experience spans multiple settings, including hospitals, schools, and community organizations.
Clinical Experience
Throughout his career, Adam Chester has gained extensive clinical experience. He provided individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injuries. He also conducted Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for children with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder in an intensive outpatient program. His work includes leading therapy groups for older adults experiencing memory loss and providing assessment services for individuals with chronic mental illnesses.
Professional Development
Adam Chester has participated in numerous professional development opportunities throughout his career. He completed a Clinical Neuropsychology Doctoral Externship at UCLA Health, where he worked at the Medical Psychology Assessment Center and the Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program. Additionally, he served as a Junior Specialist at UC Irvine School of Medicine, contributing to research and clinical practice in the field of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.