Meet Dr. Cain

As a master diagnostician with specialized training in children, trauma, and neuropsychology, I am committed to a thorough understanding of each child and family I work with, and to identifying what each child needs in order to be happy and well-adjusted. My approach is holistic, taking into consideration all areas of a child’s life and functioning, and centers on strengthening the parent-child bond and helping to improve children’s self-esteem and enhance parents’ confidence and parenting skills. I draw from a wide range of validated treatment approaches and methods, working as a team with parents to guide them toward loving, effective communication with their children, and toward the positive outcomes they are seeking.

I also have an ebook to help make parenting easier- Help! My Child Doesn’t Listen: Helping Your Child Listen to You and Behave Better

This easy-to-read book combines principles of child development, brain functioning, and attachment theory with practical suggestions from my extensive experience with children. The insights and ideas I share are designed to reduce the anger and power struggles in your home and replace them with more peaceful interactions and respectful behavior. If your child has trouble listening, then this book is for you.

Hi! I’m Dr. Cain.

I have always loved working with children. I have worked with children in various settings since I was young. When I was in university, I began to notice that children’s behavior followed some predictable patterns, influenced by the behavior of the adults caring for them. I began to naturally discover the principles of behaviorism and the principles of attachment theory just by observing the children I was working with, before I learned about these things in school.

Over the years, I began integrating what I learned academically with what I knew from my experiences with so many children. This resulted in a highly nuanced understanding of how children’s individual needs and circumstances interact with the behavior of the adults in their lives. I also learned that people valued my observations and insights and found them helpful.

Today, I am glad to work in a profession that allows me to share this knowledge with parents as we work together to help children become happier and healthier.

Many of the children I worked with were unhappy or ill-behaved. I noticed that some of them avoided adults. Concerned about them, I began developing ways to reach them, emotionally, so that they could experience the joy and comfort that comes with being able to trust an adult and receive love. I realized that I had an ability to get them to bond with me when they would not bond with other adults, and then I noticed that their behavior improved, not just with me but with others as well.

I am also a pianist. I was classically trained through the Royal Conservatory of Music, a Canada-wide method of piano training through the University of Toronto. I enjoy playing relaxing piano music, and especially appreciate the musical styles of musicians such as Jim Brickman, Josh Groban, Yiruma, Enya, and others. 

Psychology Licensure

New York- 021450

Ohio- 7484

Education

Ph.D Clinical Psychology, Walden University

M.S. Psychology, Walden University

B.A. Trinity Western University

Professional Memberships

Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (D-AAETS)

American Academy of Clinical Psychology (AACP)

Ohio Psychological Association (OPA)

New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA)

Board Member, NYSPA’s Trauma Special Interest Group

APA Division 53- Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology Students

Clinical Training

Pre-Doctoral Internship- The Children’s Center, Salt Lake City, UT (toddlers and preschoolers)

Post-Doctoral supervised experience- NeuroDynamics, LLC, Salt Lake City, UT (neuropsychological testing)

Post-Doctoral supervised experience- PsyCare, Youngstown, OH (community mental health center)

Additional Training

EMDR Basic Training. A 50-hour program approved by the EMDR International Association

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). A 27-hour training to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder

Tele-mental Health.  A 17-hour certificate program in tele-mental health

TF-CBT Web. An online training course for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

ClayTherapy® A two day training workshop teaching therapy techniques using play dough as a medium

Piano training- Royal Conservatory of Music, Grade 8 piano, Grade 2 theory co-requisite