Benjamin (Ben) W. Birkby, Psy.D.

Dr. Birkby is a clinical psychologist who has been providing professional services to children and families for 15 years. He holds a PsyD from Spalding University in Louisville. Dr. Birkby joined StrongMinds as a part-time Associate in the spring of 2013.

At StrongMinds, Dr. Birkby provides specialty behavioral health services for children, adolescents and young adults ages 4-20, and their families. He treats a wide variety of conditions and concerns ranging from normal developmental challenges to serious emotional and behavioral difficulties. He also provides school consultations, parenting consultations, and professional presentations on a variety of topics. Dr. Birkby also works with youth athletes, performers, and their parents to enhance success and enjoyment in sports and performance contexts as well as in all areas of life.

In addition to working at StrongMinds, Dr. Birkby also maintains a full-time position as a licensed psychologist and senior evaluation researcher at REACH Evaluation. REACH consults with non-profit, for-profit, philanthropic, and governmental entities in support of efforts to improve services and bring about organizational and community change.

Dr. Birkby previously worked in summer therapeutic recreation programs in New York and Kentucky and completed his predoctoral internship at Boys Town in Nebraska. He served on the Ethics Committee of the Kentucky Psychological Association from 2004-2007, and served as both Chair and Vice-Chair of that committee. He also served a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Psychological Association from 2010-2011, and was a recipient of the Art of Governance Award from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence during his tenure.

Dr. Birkby and his wife have been married for 24 years and have three children. He enjoys watching his children play soccer, spending time outdoors (especially running), and watching science fiction movies.