Get to Know Me
Dr. Zeiger completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania earning his B.A.-Honors in psychology. He completed his graduate studies in Louisville, Kentucky earning his M.A. and Psy.D. in psychology. His emphasis throughout his studies was in pediatrics, family, child and adolescent studies.
He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at Wellspan Philhaven formerly Philhaven in Pennsylvania.
After licensure he entered academic medicine in the Department of Psychiatry at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health. He had the opportunity to work with and train medical students, residents and fellows as well as graduate students in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics and Group Therapy for pediatric patients with anxiety disorders and acute and chronic health needs.
Dr. Zeiger had the opportunity to present his research on working with pediatric patients and their families with acute and chronic health needs, trauma and other behavioral health needs as well as integration of behavioral health services into an academic medical setting on a local, state, national and international level.
He has also taught graduate level classes in the Department of Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg.
Dr. Zeiger has extensive background in Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS). He also has extensive background working with youth and their families involved with the Child Protective System as well as Juvenile Justice System.
Dr. Zeiger specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depressive disorders in pediatric patients.
He also specializes in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT) for pediatric patients with trauma backgrounds and histories.
Dr. Zeiger is certified in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). He works with pediatric patients with Tics, Tourette’s and other Movement Disorders.
Dr. Zeiger also provides group therapy services for pediatric patients with anxiety and acute and chronic health needs.
Finally, Dr. Zeiger provides psychological testing for pediatric patients including those with suspected Autism related concerns, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Related concerns and personality related features impacting a youth’s level of functioning.
Qualifications
School: Spalding University
Year Graduated: 2010
License No. and State: PS017173 Pennsylvania