Dr. King earned a B.A. in Psychology from Upsala College and Master’s Degrees in Psychology and in Social Work from Montclair State College and Rutgers University. He completed his Ph.D. in School Community Psychology at Hofstra University and postdoctoral studies in Clinical Psychology at Hofstra and the Institute for Rational Living.
Dr. King is a Licensed Psychologist in New York. He is also a Certified School Psychologist and a School District Administrator in New York and a trained Impartial Hearing Officer from the New York State Education Department. He has National Certification as a School Psychologist.
Dr. King earned the distinction of being a Diplomate in School Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Council of Presidents of Psychology Specialty Academies of ABPP.
Since 1976, he had been a school psychologist and has been a consultant to a variety of school districts. Since 1980, Dr. King has maintained a private psychology practice in Massapequa Park, NY
Dr. King's hospital experience includes working with inpatients and outpatients for several years at Long Island Jewish/Hillside Medical Center, Essex County Hospital, Glen Cove Hospital, and Brunswick Hospital. He also has been a Medical Examiner for the Social Security Office of Hearings and Appeals.
He has been a member of the adjunct faculty of Hofstra University, St. John's University, and Queens College. His field supervision includes Adelphi University (School of Social Work), Iona College, and Touro College.
Dr. King has been an elected officer and or committee member in a variety of psychology organizations. He has been President of the Nassau County Psychological Association and is currently on its Executive Board. He served as President of the School Division of the New York State Psychological Association, Chairman and Secretary of the Council of Presidents of the Psychology Specialty Academies of the American Board of Professional Psychology, President of the American Academy of School Psychology, and was on the Executive Committee of the Clinical Division of the New York State Psychological Association. He is a member of the American Psychological Association1 American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, National Association of Social Workers, and the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
On a personal note, Dr. King is married, is an avid tennis player and enjoys boating and travel. He is the proud father of two sons.