Dr. Thomas Rankin, PsyD

Dr. Thomas Rankin, PsyD

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Dr. Rankin is an accomplished psychologist, researcher, and lecturer. Dr. Rankin graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the prestigious Pomona College, where he earned a B.A. in philosophy. He subsequently became an attorney (J.D.) after studying at Stanford Law School and passing the California Bar exam. Transitioning from a legal career to psychological training, he then received a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. He was selected to be a member of Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology. Finally, he completed his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron, where he conducted research with nationally renowned professors. Dr. Rankin completed an internship accredited by the American Psychological Association at Ohio State University, in the Counseling and Consultation Services department, where he provided psychotherapy to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Dr. Rankin is an authority on suicide prevention, having served as the Suicide Prevention Educator at the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center (SPC) at Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center. The L.A. SPC was the first suicide hotline in the United States and Dr. Rankin provided training to its hotline counselors. He also lectured widely throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties on suicide intervention and assessment. He has trained psychologists, nurses, doctors, and F.B.I. agents on effective suicide prevention techniques. Dr. Rankin coordinated the Survivors After Suicide bereavement program for those whose loved ones died by suicide, as well as the Suicide Response Team, which sent experienced SPC volunteers to the scene of a death by suicide in order to assist police and families in the immediate aftermath of a suicide.

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About Dr. Thomas Rankin

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Thomas Rankin

Dr. Rankin is an accomplished psychologist, researcher, and lecturer. Dr. Rankin graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the prestigious Pomona College, where he earned a B.A. in philosophy. He subsequently became an attorney (J.D.) after studying at Stanford Law School and passing the California Bar exam. Transitioning from a legal career to psychological training, he then received a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. He was selected to be a member of Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology. Finally, he completed his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron, where he conducted research with nationally renowned professors. Dr. Rankin completed an internship accredited by the American Psychological Association at Ohio State University, in the Counseling and Consultation Services department, where he provided psychotherapy to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Dr. Rankin is an authority on suicide prevention, having served as the Suicide Prevention Educator at the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center (SPC) at Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center. The L.A. SPC was the first suicide hotline in the United States and Dr. Rankin provided training to its hotline counselors. He also lectured widely throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties on suicide intervention and assessment. He has trained psychologists, nurses, doctors, and F.B.I. agents on effective suicide prevention techniques. Dr. Rankin coordinated the Survivors After Suicide bereavement program for those whose loved ones died by suicide, as well as the Suicide Response Team, which sent experienced SPC volunteers to the scene of a death by suicide in order to assist police and families in the immediate aftermath of a suicide.

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Education and training

  • The University of Akron, PhD in Counseling Psychology
  • Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
  • Pomona College (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1467893560

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Dr. Thomas Rankin speaks English.

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