Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Richard J. Stride

Psy.D., MBA, LPC, LMHC · Legal Strategy Partner

26 years’ experience in mental health, substance use disorder, child custody, trainer, conference speaker, and writer. Experience in over 100 legal cases involving community mental health, wrongful death, diminished capacity, child custody, and ethical practices.

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Years in mental health

100+

Legal cases

Years as MH director & administrator

States as expert witness

Retained as expert witness in

Child abuseChild custodyChild traumaStandards of practiceEthical behavior of MH professionalsCounseling malpracticeCompetency to stand trialPTSDJury selectionWrongful deathDiminished capacityFitness for duty

Expert witness in court cases in Connecticut, New Mexico, Colorado, Washington, Michigan, and South Dakota.

Education

2014
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management
California Coast University
2012
Executive Leadership for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
Cornell University
2009
Gerontology Certificate
Wenatchee Valley College
2000
Diploma — US Army AMEDD Officer Basic Course
Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
1998
M.S., Master of Science — Psychology
California Coast University
1996
Psy.D., Doctor of Psychology
California Southern University
1986
B.S., Religion / minor Philosophy
Southern Nazarene University

Licenses & certifications

2023Certified Forensic Behavioral Analyst #15
2022Licensed Private Investigator, Washington State #22004849
2021Certified Nonprofit Executive, Development Executive & Nonprofit Consultant — NANOE
2010Approved Clinical Supervisor #ACS01030 — NBCC / CCE
2008Certified Child Custody Evaluator #00004 — National Board of Forensic Evaluators
2004Diplomate in Forensic Mental Health #000017 — National Board of Forensic Evaluators
2001Licensed Mental Health Counselor #LH00003685 — Washington
1997Licensed Professional Counselor #1599 — Colorado

Professional mental health & forensic practice

2013 – present

Chief Executive Officer

Cascade Community Healthcare, Washington

2003 – 2013

Clinical Director / Internal Operations Director

Catholic Family & Child Services, Washington

1995 – present

Private Forensic Mental Health, Counseling, Teaching & Consultation Practice

Washington

2001 – 2003

Clinical Director

Chelan-Douglas Behavioral Health Clinic, Washington

1999 – 2008

Captain, 73 Bravo Clinical Psychologist — Combat Stress Control

United States Army Reserve · Honorable Discharge

1999 – 2000

Clinician, Emergency & Crisis Evaluator / Social Service Consultant

Aurora Mental Health Center, Colorado

1997 – 1999

Clinician, Child and Family / Social Service Consultant

Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Colorado

Honors

Business of the Year 2024 — Centralia-Chehalis Chamber (CEO, Cascade Community Healthcare)
Best Behavioral Health Agency 2023 and 2024 (CEO, Cascade Community Healthcare)
NAMI Washington State 2021 “Provider of the Year”
United States Army Commendation Medal — 396th Combat Support Hospital
Magna Cum Laude — California Coast University & California Southern University

Publications

“Columbine to Aurora to Boulder — Why?” Expert article for HG Experts, 2021
“PAS, is it a real Syndrome?” Expert article for HG Experts, 2008
“Competency — A real life catch 22” Expert article for HG Experts, 2007
“How mental health experts can help” Expert article for HG Experts, 2007
“Fun in Psychotherapy with Children”, Family Counseling Journal, 1996

The full CV includes every training, presentation, appointment and board position.

Includes post-doctoral training, teaching appointments, presentations, public service and professional memberships.