Training:
Dr. Kraska earned his Masters (M.A.) and Doctorate (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical internship at The Devereux Foundation, Mapleton Campus, which is located outside of Philadelphia, PA. He completed a year of postdoctoral training in a private practice setting located in Charlotte, NC. His undergraduate degree was achieved at Auburn University where he received a B.A. in Philosophy with a minor in Business.
Areas of Expertise:
Dr. Kraska opened Genesis Clinical Services in February of 2020, a practice that specializes in assessments and therapy for both children and adults. His previous position was as a clinical psychologist at Carolinas Counseling Group for approximately 8 years conducting assessments and seeing clients for therapy. Dr. Kraska is licensed as a Psychologist and Health Services Provider in the State of NC (#4399) and specializes in neurodevelopmental assessments of children and adolescents as well as neuropsychological evaluations of adults. He conduct a broad range of assessments, which provide diagnostic clarity and targeted treatment planning for teachers, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, general practitioners, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists and professional tutors. Additionally, he provides psychotherapy with expertise in the areas of: Asperger’s Disorder/Autism Spectrum Disorder (working with the individual and family), Anxiety Disorders, (including OCD, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Avoidant Personality Disorder, etc.) Depressive Disorders, Personality Disorders, ADHD and Executive Functioning Deficits, Spiritual Formation, Career Planning and Life Direction. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Mecklenburg Psychological Association (MPA).
Personal:
Dr. Kraska is 47 years-old and has been married for 15 years. He and his wife have 3 girls. He is from Greensboro, NC and after high school, lived in Auburn, AL, Pasadena, CA, Philadelphia, PA, and Charlotte, NC (currently), while attending college at Auburn and graduate school at Fuller in Pasadena, CA. He likes to be outside running, swimming, or biking. He loves to read, cook and spend time in the mountains or at the beach. His spiritual life and faith formation are foundational to his calling to assist and serve others in the mental health field.
Dr. Kraska is current accepting new clients for psychological/neuropsychological assessment; however, he is not currently accepting new therapy clients. Call 704-464-4910 in order to schedule an assessment with Dr. Kraska.