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Dr. Richard Alan Schere

Dr. Richard Alan Schere is a psychologist who has made almost countless contributions in several areas of psychology. Dr. Schere is supposedly “retired,” but has a private practice in La Jolla, and is an Adjunct Instructor at National University, working with graduate students and teaching a Seminar in Supervision and Consultation. Dr. Schere also Chairs and has served as a judge on the Annual Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair for the past 18 years. 

His many awards include; 

        Life Membership in the Working Organization for Retarded Citizens.

        The New York City Mayor’s Certificate of Excellence for his work with the disabled and handicapped.

        Awarded the rank of Professor Emeritus by Brooklyn College 

        Acceptance into the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists as a Founding Certificant

        A Nomination for the Clinical Contribution Award by the American Association for Behavior Therapy.

       Diplomate status in  Forensic Psychology by the American College of Forensic Examiners

        Awarded Diplomate status as a Senior Disability Analyst by the American Board of Forensic Medicine;

        Awarded Diplomate status in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Psychological Specialties.

        as well as being recognized by the American Psychological Association with a Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders.

Moreover, Dr. Schere is a prolific writer, having published in the fields of education, special needs children, parenting, consulting, assessment, treatment, supervision, and mentoring, in addition to his longstanding contribution to the arts: with several novels, poetry (many of which have been published in The San Diego Psychologist, along with a steady stream of thought-provoking articles. Dr. Schere is always willing to contribute both his time and creativity. Dr. Schere has produced several CD’s of his original music. Some of his songs have been commemorated in the Smithsonian Museum, alongside of his cohorts from Greenwich Village, Alan Ginsburg and Bob Dylan.

But Dr. Schere’s great loves, (besides his wife, Adrienne, his children [both of whom are psychologists] are his grandchildren) – his other loves include: teaching, treating and mentoring children and teenagers. There’s a special sparkle in his eyes when he speaks of working with them!

Dr. Richard Schere is one of SDPA’s lesser known treasures, since he keeps a “low profile” and “doesn’t toot his own horn”!