Simon Downes, MD/PhD (Linkedin) (Psychology Today)
I am a medical educator & psychologist living in New York City.
Lived in Japan – 30 Years.
–Research
-MY YouTube channel
-Neurosurgery Le Freak
-Neurosurgical.TV
🩺 Doctor of Medicine, M.D. (Graduated 2024)
Medical training with interdisciplinary focus
🏥 Psychiatric Hospital Professional, New York City
Full-time mental health system training specialist
🎓 Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (Japan, 2001)
Focus on psychological factors within bilingual language immersion programs
🧠 Postdoctoral Training, Clinical Psychology (2002–2005)
Autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities
🏫 School Psychologist (2003–2010)
Assessment, intervention, and educational support
🎓💬 University Staff Counselor (2013–2018)
Individual & Family counselor
🏛️ Civil Service Certification
Clinical Psychologist 1
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
2010, 2026
⚖️ Scope of Practice Notice
Non-clinical services only
Not licensed in the United States as a physician or clinical psychologist
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