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What a psychological evaluation actually tells you
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Read moreLicensed Clinical Psychologist · Portland, Oregon
Daniel J. Muñoz, Ph.D.
Comprehensive psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and adults — and the responsible integration of AI into clinical care.
Psychology + AI
15+
Years in practice
130+
Evaluations per year
APA
Accredited clinic
#1887
Oregon License
Daniel J. Muñoz, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist · Oregon #1887
Licensed Psychologist · Oregon #1887
About
Rigorous assessment, grounded in 15 years of clinical practice.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in comprehensive psychological assessment — helping families understand how a child or young adult learns, thinks, and feels, and turning that understanding into a clear path forward.
My clinical expertise spans cognitive and intellectual assessment, ADHD and executive functioning, complex differential diagnosis, and evidence-based care for gender-diverse youth and families and for eating and weight disorders. Over more than a decade I've completed thousands of evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults across the Pacific Northwest.
I also serve as Director of Artificial Intelligence Integration at an APA-accredited outpatient clinic, where I lead the responsible adoption of AI in clinical assessment, documentation, and workflow design — building the ethical and legal frameworks that let emerging technology support care without compromising it. My work sits at the intersection of clinical psychology and healthcare technology.
Earlier in my career I held faculty appointments at Pacific University and the University of Indianapolis, trained at the University of Chicago Eating Disorders Program, and served as Vice-Chair of the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Who I Help
Two audiences, one commitment to clarity.
Whether you're a parent seeking answers or a colleague navigating a complex field, my goal is the same: thoughtful, evidence-based insight you can act on.
For Families & Parents
If you're trying to understand your child's learning, attention, mood, or development, a comprehensive evaluation can replace uncertainty with a clear, compassionate picture — and concrete recommendations for school, home, and care.
For Colleagues & Clinicians
For fellow psychologists, physicians, and clinic leaders: I share practical perspective on assessment, differential diagnosis, and the responsible, ethics-first integration of AI into behavioral health practice and documentation.
Areas of Expertise
Where I focus.
Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults — cognitive, intellectual, academic, and emotional functioning.
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Careful differential diagnosis of attention and executive-function concerns, with recommendations that fit real life.
Complex Differential Diagnosis
Untangling overlapping presentations to reach an accurate, actionable understanding when the picture isn't clear-cut.
Gender-Diverse Youth & Families
Affirming, evidence-based assessment and care for gender-diverse young people and the families who support them.
Eating & Weight Disorders
Specialized training (University of Chicago) and published research in the assessment and treatment of disordered eating.
AI in Clinical Practice
Leading responsible AI adoption — model evaluation, ethics and compliance frameworks, and workflow design for behavioral health.
Insights
Writing & talks on psychology and AI.
Notes for families and colleagues on assessment, child and adolescent mental health, and the thoughtful use of AI in clinical care.
Coming soon
AI in behavioral health: promise and guardrails
A short talk on where AI genuinely helps clinical work — and the ethical lines that should never move.
Watch
Coming soon
Supporting gender-diverse youth: an assessment lens
How affirming, careful assessment supports young people and their families through important decisions.
Read moreNew articles and videos are on the way. Want to be notified when I publish? Drop me a note.
Background
Credentials & scholarship.
A selected overview. Full CV and complete publication list available on request.
Education & Training
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Clinical Psychology 2006–2007
University of Chicago Eating Disorders Program — Mentor: Dr. Daniel le Grange - Ph.D., Clinical Psychology 2006
University at Albany, SUNY — Mentor: Dr. Drew Anderson - M.A., Clinical Psychology 2004
University at Albany, SUNY - B.A., Psychology 2000
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Professional Experience
- Director of AI Integration — Children's Program, Portland, OR 2025–Present
- Director of Research — Children's Program, Portland, OR 2021–Present
- Clinical Psychologist — Children's Program, Portland, OR 2011–Present
- Assistant Professor of Psychology — Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR 2008–2011
- Assistant Professor of Psychology — University of Indianapolis 2007–2008
- Postdoctoral Fellow / Intern — University of Chicago Hospitals, Eating Disorders Program 2005–2007
Selected Publications
- O'Toole, J., DeSocio, J., Munoz, D., & Crosby, R. (2010). Description, course and outcome of anorexia nervosa in a clinical sample of children. Monographs of the American Psychiatric Association.
- Munoz, D., Chen, E., et al. (2010). Changes in desired body shape in weight-loss surgery patients. Eating Disorders, 18(4), 347–354.
- Munoz, D., et al. (2008). Why patients seek bariatric surgery: A qualitative and quantitative analysis. Obesity Surgery, 17, 1487–1491.
- Munoz, D., Israel, A., & Anderson, D. (2007). Family stability, mealtime frequency, and bulimia symptomatology. Eating Disorders, 15(3), 261–271.
- Munoz, D. (2008). Media influences and the impact on disordered eating. In J. Fuchs (Ed.), Eating Disorders in Adult Women. Nova Publishing.
Service & Editorial
- Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners, Vice-Chair 2012–2015
- Editorial Board — Obesity Surgery (2010–2015); Behavior Modification (2010–2011); Associate Editor, Health and Interprofessional Practice (2011)
- Ad Hoc Reviewer — Journal of Clinical Psychology; International Journal of Eating Disorders; Obesity; Depression and Anxiety; Clinical Psychology Review
- Oregon Health Improvement Plan Committee (2010–2011) · Hispanic Agenda for Action Coalition (2009–2011)
Contact
Let's connect.
For media, speaking, consultation, or professional inquiries, reach out below. Families seeking clinical services can find practice details here as well.
Clinical Practice
Children's Program · 503-452-80026443 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #300, Portland, OR 97219