Danny C. Duke Ph.D. — Child psychologist in Portland, OR
Address707 S Gaines St OR, Portland, OR 97239
Phone+1503-494-3273
Websiteohsu.edu
Danny C. Duke, Ph.D., is a child psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine and a fellowship at OHSU. Dr. Duke's clinical interests include providing assessment and scientifically supported treatments for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. He also specializes in behavioral treatments for Tourette syndrome, tic disorders, trichotillomania, and body-focused repetitive disorders. Additionally, he has expertise in improving treatment adherence for youth with chronic health conditions, particularly type 1 diabetes, and works with families on coping and adjustment related to health management. He also offers intervention for childhood behavioral difficulties associated with ADHD and anxiety.
Best for
- Children and adolescents with anxiety
- Youth with OCD or PTSD
- Children with tic disorders
- Youth with chronic health conditions
| Key services | Assessment, Behavioral treatment, Treatment adherence support, Intervention for behavioral difficulties |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | child psychology, pediatric psychology, anxiety treatment, ocd treatment, ptsd treatment, behavioral therapy, chronic illness support, adhd intervention, portland, ohsu |
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