Pete Myers

Dr. Pete Myers, Psy.D., earned a doctorate in clinical psychology, a master’s degree in the social sciences, and a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts psychology. With a rich background spanning 33 years, Dr. Myers' expertise is deeply rooted in psychodynamic and family systems-based approaches. For most of his career, he worked at a residential and therapeutic school for children and adolescents with profound mental health and special educational needs connected to the University of Chicago. His career there began as a direct care staff member and overtime grew into leadership roles, including Clinical Director and Co-Executive Director of the school and the Director of its residential and outpatient transitional program for emerging young adults. Four years ago, he returned to more clinically focused work, where he has always felt most passionate. He now works at Yellowbrick, a psychiatric clinic and supportive Residence for emerging young adults with a Developmental Psycho-Neurobiological approach. He also has worked as a psychometrician and outpatient therapist and interned as a psychologist at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center in New York City and Cook County Jail in Chicago. Dr. Myers is a board member of the Association of Children’s Residential and Community. He has been a part-time lecturer at Northeastern Illinois University, the University of Chicago’s Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus. He believes strongly in being a leader and advocate for quality interventions for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly gender-diverse individuals. He is committed to collaborating with each person as a unique individual and values each person’s distinctive and diverse characteristics, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and ability.