Gary Johnson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is the director of Loring Family's CALM Clinic. He specializes in both the evaluation and treatment for adults and children with attention/learning disorders. Gary was one of the original "rabble rousers" concerning the indiscriminate medication of children without the benefit of a comprehensive evaluation.  He has completed over 3500 evaluations and frequently trains other professionals.  Dr. Johnson has taught at a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs and presents at local, national, and international conferences.  He also has consulted for several Fortune 50 Companies about using brain-based techniques to enhance performance.

Joanne Search, M.A., M. Ed., L.M.F.T., is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Special Education teacher. Joanne developed CALM's original psychoeducational therapy group for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Her areas of specialization include psychotherapy with children, marriage and family, clinical hypnosis and women’s therapy groups.  In this picture Joanne is demonstrating that it is still possible to be beautiful while taking a QEEG.

Gary and Joanne have received training at Harvard Medical School continuing education from Ned Hallowell and John Ratey, authors of “Driven to Distraction” and "Delivered from Distraction".  They have attended several of Dr. Amen's workshops on SPECT imaging and ADD/comorbid disorders.  Dr. Johnson has continued his study with John Ratey, M.D. at Harvard regarding "New Applications of Clinical Neuroscience".  He was also a contributing member in Ratey and Hallowell's class "ADD for Professionals" during 2005-2006.  He speaks locally and nationally on recent topics in neuroscience. 

Chris Bedford, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, is a psychologist at the clinic. He administers and interprets clinical tests, assists in the training of doctoral students, and provides therapy and coaching. He has developed expertise in learning and cognition, and the relationship between executive function and mental health. Chris has previous clinical experience in college counseling centers and has worked as a consultant applying psychology in workplace settings. In addition to his work at CALM, he teaches graduate psychology courses at the University of St. Thomas.

Every year we are honored to have several doctoral students study at CALM to learn about our method of assessment.  We are proud to have trained many future professionals representing the University of Minnesota, St Mary's University, Argosy University, University of St Thomas and other out of state schools.