Education
Dr. Peggy Renner, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Nevada. She earned her Clinical Psychology doctorate from the University of Alabama in 2002, specializing in Clinical Child Psychology (APA approved). Dr. Renner completed her undergraduate training at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, graduating with Highest Honors in 1996.
Training and Experience
During her graduate studies at the University of Alabama, Dr. Peggy Renner provided psychological services across diverse settings, catering to children, adolescents, and adults facing behavioral and emotional challenges. Her extensive experience includes working in the following contexts:
- Community Mental Health Centers
- School Districts
- Children’s Residential Treatment Centers
- Outpatient Treatment Programs for Children and Adolescents
Dr. Renner’s specialized training focused on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Notably, she served as a therapist and diagnostician at the University of Alabama Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinic for five years. Her expertise encompassed:
- Conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and diagnostic assessments
- Providing individual and family therapy services to children and parents
- Collaborating with schools through consultations and staff/teacher trainings
- Active participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
- Training classroom aides
- Facilitating social skill groups
Furthermore, Dr. Renner completed an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship at JFK Partners at the University of Colorado Health and Sciences Center, focusing on children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.