Craig Kerley, Psy.D.
Dr. Craig Kerley is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in clinical, school, and residential settings. Since joining PMAP in 2024, Dr. Kerley has contributed his expertise in psychological assessment, neurodevelopmental disorders, and emotional health.
- Works with
- Children, adolescents, adults and families
- Languages
- English
- Areas of focus
- Psychological assessment
- Autism
- ADHD
- Learning differences
- Parent guidance
Education & training
- B.S., Human Development and Family Studies, Cornell University
- M.A. and Specialist degrees, School Psychology, Alfred University
- Psy.D., Psychology, Alfred University
About Dr. Kerley
Before joining PMAP, Dr. Kerley maintained a private practice in the Atlanta area beginning in 2003, following a decade-long career as a School Psychologist in public schools across Georgia, Virginia, and New York. His clinical work has consistently focused on helping individuals and families navigate challenges related to autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning differences, behavioral and emotional concerns, and chronic health issues.
Dr. Kerley has conducted numerous comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments over the past three decades, with particular specialization in neurodevelopmental profiles such as autism, attention difficulties, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and developmental delays. He is also passionate about supporting parents of neurodiverse children, offering practical guidance rooted in structure, empathy, and evidence-based strategies.
Dr. Kerley holds a Psy.D. in Psychology, as well as Specialist and Master’s Degrees in School Psychology, from Alfred University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University.
Dr. Kerley began his career contributing to research on school-based mental health interventions, focused on preventative interventions for fostering childhood resilience to trauma, at the University of Rochester’s Primary Mental Health Project. He later conducted independent research on the relationship between empathy and academic achievement in middle school students. He has served as co-chair of the Legislative Action Committee for the Georgia Association of School Psychologists and has taught graduate-level courses in Special Education, focusing on psychological and educational assessment.
At PMAP, Dr. Kerley is involved in training the next generation of psychologists by supervising doctoral students from Georgia State University as well as post-doctoral fellows pursuing licensure in Georgia. He continues to lead professional development workshops for educators and clinicians focused on the assessment and treatment of neurodiverse populations.
