Dennis J. Allison, Psy.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
OHSU and Portland VA Medical Center
Clinical Psychologist, VA Rehabilitation Domiciliary,
Vancouver, WA

1968, BA (Political Science), University of Oregon
1971, MA (Political Science), State University of New York at Buffalo
1971-1975, Community Mental Health Administration

State University of New York at Buffalo
1984, Psy.D., Baylor University

Clinical and Teaching Experience:

Alcohol rehabilitation: Dr. Allison has extensive experience counseling veterans battling alcohol and drug abuse. He participated in the program development of the Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Service-Domiciliary in Vancouver, Washington, has been team leader and research/evaluation coordinator for clinicians working with homeless veterans at the domiciliary, and also initiated a group therapy program, "Next Step Walk-In," for outpatient veterans. Recently, he has transferred from Vancouver to the Portland VA Mental Health Outpatient Clinic where he primarily counsels families and couples.

Teaching: Dr. Allison teaches a course in clinical medicine to OHSU medical students, serves as psychology intern preceptor, supervises masters level students, and provides workshops for professionals.