ABOUT

 
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James Bylund, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist #34128

Licensed Educational Psychologist #3220

Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP)

Dr. Bylund is highly trained in the areas of educational and neuropsychological assessment and trusts that you will be pleased with the effort he puts forth to address your unique needs, or the needs of your son or daughter. Dr. Bylund has been serving individuals with known and suspected disabilities, in both public school and clinic settings, for the past 15 years.

Dr. Bylund earned his Master’s in Education and Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology from San Diego State University. He then went on to complete his Doctor of Psychology in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis in Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention, from Alliant International University. Dr. Bylund is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology, and board certified in neurofeedback. Over his career Dr. Bylund has worked as a School Psychologist, SELPA Program Specialist, District Director of Student Support Services, Licensed Psychologist in private practice, Owner/Director of The Bylund Clinic. He is also a co-founder of the non-profit TechHealthy.org, which aims to empower families, schools, and mental health providers to protect their children, students, and clients from risks associated with technology overuse and misuse.

In addition to his work as a psychologist, Dr. Bylund has served as a university instructor (SDSU, AIU, BU) teaching courses in psycho-educational assessment, neuropsychological assessment, best practices in school psychology, and special education law. Dr. Bylund has published numerous articles and presented on a wide range of topics covering psycho-educational and neuropsychological assessment (dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, emotional disturbance), internet addiction, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, trauma, mental health assessment and intervention, comprehensive and legally defensible psycho-educational evaluation, neuroplasticity, mindfulness based interventions, motivational interviewing, developing sense of efficacy and intrinsic motivation, second language acquisition, and cultural competence in school psychology.