Pedro Benach, Psy.D.
Associate Faculty - School of Psychology | Fielding Graduate University
Honolulu, HI, UNITED STATES
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Biography
Dr. Benach is a first generation Cuban-American who aspires to assist others. Dr. Benach obtained his Bachelors degree in Psychology at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thereafter, he obtained his Master degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University of Hawai‘i and completed his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Hawai‘i School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade University of Honolulu. While on his predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Benach received advanced specialized training in the evaluation and treatment of neurodevelopmental, neuropsychological, and psychological disorders. In addition, he obtained specialized training in the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Benach is excited to join the Fielding Graduate University School of Psychology as an Associate professor and hopes to inspire others on their professional and personal journeys.
Industry Expertise (6)
Education/Learning
Research
Health and Wellness
Mental Health Care
Training and Development
Writing and Editing
Areas of Expertise (9)
Psychological/Neurodevelopmental/Neuropsychological Assessment
Ethics
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interventions
Alternative and Integrative Therapies
Positive Psychology
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd)
Cognitive and Learning Disabilities
ADHD
Clinical Writing
Education (4)
University of Hawai‘i: B.A., Psychology 2014
Hawai‘i School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade University: PsyD, Clinical Psychology 2021
Hawai‘i School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University: M.A., Clinical Psychology 2017
Mount San Antonio Community College: n/a 2012
Affiliations (3)
- American Psychological Association (APA) : Member
- Hawai‘i Psychological Association (HPA) : Board Member of the Child and Adolescent Committee
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) : Member
Articles (3)
A clinical perspective on 3,4 Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine- assisted psychotherapy.
Hawai‘i School of Professional Psychology - Dissertation2020
Empathogenic treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Hawai'i Psychological Association Convention2018
Treating attachment and trauma in psychotherapy: A person-centered approach.
Hawai‘i Psychological Association Convention2019
