Piril Akman, Psy.D.

(425) 835-2061 - dr.piril@akmanpsydpllc.com

Piril Akman, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 11 years of experience working with adults and families. Dr. Akman has extensive experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities who need support with transitions, behavioral assessment, work, social skill training, and community placements. Dr. Akman uses evidence based treatments such as solution focused therapy, rational emotive therapy and behavioral therapies to reduce distress and improve psychological wellbeing for clients. Dr. Akman focuses on assessing a client’s needs, abilities and behaviors by using a variety of methods including psychometric testing, interviews, direct observation of behaviors, in home assessments, coaching, and collaborations with other professionals. Dr. Akman provides individual therapy and treatment for difficulties relating to mental health problems such as depression, social and interpersonal problems, anxiety, life stressors, social skills problems, emotional disturbance, behavioral problems, bipolar disorder and transitioning to community placements. Dr. Akman also teaches social skill groups for individuals with disabilities as well as parental support. Dr. Akman also provides home assessments and consultations in community settings.

EDUCATION

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Argosy University, Seattle Washington (2010)
• Masters in Clinical Psychology (MA) Argosy University, Seattle Washington (2006)
• Bachelors of Art in Psychology (BA) Columbia College, Washington (1998)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship, Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (2007-2009)
• Practicum - Washington Correction Center for Women (2005-2006)
• Practicum – Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (2003-2004)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Psychologist 4 & Fircrest Short-Term Crisis Stabilization Unit, Shoreline Washington (2012-Present)
• Clinical Supervisor/Clinician Bridgeways, Everett Washington (2006-2012)
• Institutional Counselor Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center, Shoreline Washington (2004-2005)

LICENSURE

• Psychologist, State of Washington, License PY60301290 - 06 /2014

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Psychology Association (APA)