David M. Pratt, MSW, PhD

OMH EBP Board Member

Child Mental Health Training & Consulting

David M. Pratt, Ph.D., MSW, is a New York State Licensed Psychologist with 45 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.

Dr. Pratt is presently on faculty with the University at Buffalo, School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education and a member of New York State, Office of Mental Health Advisory Board on Evidence-Based Treatments for Youth.  He is also a trainer with PESI, Inc. and consultant with Evergreen Certifications. Previously, Dr. Pratt was the Principal Psychologist at the Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center and maintained a private practice for 40 years. In addition, he was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University at Buffalo and Adjunct Professor/Lecturer, at the University at Buffalo Counseling, School and Educational Psychology department.

Dr. Pratt has conducted 100+ trainings on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and evidence based treatment of child & adolescent mental health disorders at local, state, national and international forums. He is the author of CBT Toolbox for Depressed, Anxious and Suicidal Children and Adolescents (PESI Publishing & Media, Inc., 2019) and Advanced CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents: Promoting Resilience, Positive Emotions and Personal Growth (2022, PESI Publishing & Media, Inc.).