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Lisa M. May Ph. D.
Clinical Psychologist
Biography:
Dr. Lisa May received her Bachelor’s degree from Clarion University, her Master’s degree from Slippery Rock University and her Doctoral degree from Gannon University. Her predoctoral internship was completed at the Erie Psychological Consortium with a specialty focus in neuropsychology. She also completed a post-doctoral residency with training focused in neuropsychology and health psychology.
She is a partner at Northshore Neurosciences in Erie, an innovative multidisplinary group of psychologists and neurologists. She is on staff at 3 acute care hospitals and one rehabilitation hospital where she provides neuropsychological consultation. She also consults at 6 extended care/assisted living facilities. She is a clinical supervisor for the Erie Psychological Consortium, a predoctoral internship that is accredited by the American Psychological Association.
She provides a monthly lecture series to neurology residents, medical students and psychology predoctoral interns on various neuropsychology topics. She also provides frequent community presentations on various topics related to dementia, behavior management and other psychological issues.
Education:
Gannon University 2002 - 2007
Doctorate of Philosophy,
Counseling Psychology Major
Slippery Rock Univ. of PA. 1988 - 1992
M.A. Counseling Psychology Major
Clarion University of PA. 1984 - 1987
Bachelor of Science, Psychology Major
Professional Affiliations, Designations:
American Psychological Association
- Division 40 Neuropsychology Member
Pennsylvania Psychological Association
- Member
Northwest Pennsylvania Psychological Association - Member
National Academy of Neuropsychology
- Member
Professional Appointments,
Hospital Affiliations
Allied Health Professional, UPMC Hamot Medical Center
201 State Street, Erie, PA 16501
Allied Health Professional, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie
143 East 2nd. Street, Erie, PA. 16507
Allied Health Professional, Select Specialty Hospital of Erie
201 State Street, Erie, PA 16501
Allied Health Professional, St. Vincent Health Center
232 West 25th Street, Erie, PA 16544
St. Paul’s Homes, Wesbury Methodist Community, Juniper Village, Meadville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Crawford County Care Center, Cambridge Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Professional Experience:
December 1, 2008-
Northshore Neurosciences, Northshore Psychological Associates
June 25, 2008-
Meadville Medical Center, Mind Body Wellness Center
May 2003-
Northshore Neurosciences, Northshore Psychological
SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
September 17, 2007-
Post-Doctoral Residency: Meadville Medical Center, Mind
August 19, 2006-
Pre-Doctoral Internship: Erie Psychological Consortium
June-Nov 2008 Mind Body Wellness Center, Meadville Medical Center
May 2003-May 2006 add Associates to Northshore Psychological
Supervised Clinical Experience:
Sept 2007-June 2008 Post Doctoral Residency Mind Body Wellness Center, Meadville Medical Center
Aug 2006-Aug 2007 Predoctoral Internship Erie Psychological Consortium
Academic Appoinments:
2013-present
Clinical Instructor – UPMC Hamot Medical Center Neurology Residency Program
2012
Staff Trainer – St. Paul’s Homes, Staff monthly in-service, Behavior Management with Long Term Care Residents
2004 – 2005
Instructor – Gannon University, Erie, PA. Courses taught: Undergraduate Statistics, Development across the lifespan.
2014 Staff Trainer – St. Paul’s Home, monthly in service, Self-Management in reaction to behavioral outbursts
Presentations: (2012 - 2013)
April 2012
Management of Family Dynamics, Alzheimer’s Association, Erie, PA
August 2012
Management of disruptive behaviors associated with dementia, Wesbury Institute, Meadville, PA
November 2012
Transitions across the lifespan, Wesbury Institute, Meadville, PA
November 2012
UPMC Neuroscience conference – Neuroanatomical correlates of cognition, behavior, and personality, Erie, PA
January 2013
Making and Keeping New Years Resolutions: Steps to lasting behavior change, UPMC Hamot Learning Series, Erie, PA
April 2013
Mood management through the seasons, Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown, PA
April 2013
Management of sleep disturbance associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s Association, Erie, PA
September 2013
Should I stay or should I go: Identifying when it is time for an increased level of care, Wesbury Institute, Meadville, PA
November 2013
Crawford County Care Center: Continuum of care, and managing disruptive behavior