Blake Donald Carmichael, Ph.D.
Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional 4, Supervisor
Associate Clinical Professor
Evaluation Program Manager
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Specialties
Child Psychology
Child Clinical Psychology
Child Development
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Department
Locations and Contact
CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center
CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center
3671 Business Drive
Sacramento, CA 95820
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Carmichael is passionate about providing evidence based treatment to our most vulnerable and underserved populations. Each person presents with a unique history, so Dr. Carmichael tailors services to best support each client’s needs and values. He takes seriously his role in supporting clients with their presenting symptoms, and preparing them to fulfill their life goals.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Carmichael provides therapy, evaluations, consultation, and supervision for children and families who have experienced trauma or have become involved in the justice system. Over the past 20 years, he has conducted more than 700 psychological and forensic evaluations (e.g., parent-child relationship assessments, differential diagnosis, treatment/reunification planning, juvenile competency, juvenile transfer, and juvenile/adult sex offense recidivism risk). He also provides expert witness testimony and consultation regarding child sexual abuse, the effects of trauma on children, and related topics (e.g., suggestibility and memory).
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Carmichael is recognized as an expert in the field of child trauma/maltreatment, and he enjoys educating people about evidenced based treatment and assessment. He provides training, consultation, and supervision to various legal, mental health, and social service professionals. Dr. Carmichael ensures that system involved children and families (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice) are provided with targeted, effective, and culturally responsive services. He currently supervises and trains clinical staff, doctoral interns, and post-doctoral fellows in the CAARE Center’s APA accredited training program.
Division
General Pediatrics
Center/Program Affiliation
Undergraduate School
B.A., Psychology, UC Davis, Davis CA 1995
Other School
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Alliant University-CSPP, Alameda CA 2001
Other School
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Alliant University-CSPP, Alameda CA 1998
Internship
Guidance Clinic, Alameda County Juvenile Hall, San Leandro CA 2000-2001
Residency
CAARE Center, UC Davis Children’s Hospital, Sacramento CA 2001-2002
Clinical Enterprise Management Recognition Plan, UC Davis Health, 2021
Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Award, UC Davis Children's Hospital, 2021
Grant - Modernizing Treatment and Training for Maltreated Children, Children's Miracle Network, 2016
Grant - Ensuring Quality Standards of Clinical Care, Training, and Research for Maltreated Children through Technological Resources, Children's Miracle Network, 2015
Grant - Promoting and Maintaining Quality Standards of Clinical Care, Training, and Research for Providers who Serve Maltreated Children and Families, 2012
Blacker D, Urquiza AJ, Kalich L, Carmichael BD. Termination of Parental Rights. Masson (ed). Forensic Psychology, Praeger. 2016:225-247.
Kalich L, Carmichael BD, Masson T, Blacker D, Urquiza AJ. Evaluating the Evaluator: Guidelines for Legal Professionals in Assessing the Competency of Evaluations in Termination of Parental Rights Cases. J Psychiatry Law. 2007 Sep 1;35(3):365-397. doi:10.1177/009318530703500307.
Amen DG, Carmichael BD. High-resolution brain SPECT imaging in ADHD. Ann Clin Psychiatry. 1997 Jun;9(2):81-6. doi:10.1023/a:1026201218296. PMID:9242893.