ABOUT DR. TYLER SHARPE, LCPC, CFNS, CFMHE, MA, PhD
Dr. Tyler Sharpe, Ph.D., MA, LCPC, CFNS, CFMHE, is a Doctor of Clinical & Behavioral Neuroscience, Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Functional Neurology Specialist, and Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator. Dr. Sharpe earned his undergraduate degree in Behavioral Neuroscience and graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Kansas, followed by 2.5 years of fellowship training in Clinical Neuroscience. During graduate clinical internship training at a Community Mental Health Center, Dr. Sharpe received advanced education in the administration of comprehensive evaluations for adolescents and adults, as well as in individual and group psychotherapy.
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Dr. Sharpe’s professional background in behavioral health is extensive and multidisciplinary, shaped by experience across a wide range of clinical and research settings. He began his career as a Behavioral Health Technician, working directly with adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He later served as a Research Associate at the University of Kansas Center for Gerontology, where his work focused on motor and cognitive functioning in older adults with dementia and examined the associations between Alzheimer’s disease and periodontal disease. In addition, Dr. Sharpe completed a year-long internship in the University of Kansas Cognitive Neuropsychology Laboratory, where he received specialized training in the administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments and neuroimaging methodologies.
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While in graduate school, Dr. Sharpe worked with at-risk children and their families through KVC Health Systems and provided services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness at ReDiscover Mental Health. Following the completion of his graduate training, he practiced at AdventHealth and The University of Kansas Hospital, where he treated individuals in high-acuity medical settings, including the Emergency Department, Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, and Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. During this period, Dr. Sharpe also oversaw the Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program at Comprehensive Mental Health Services, where he was responsible for program operations and clinical coordination through 2021.
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Dr. Sharpe opened his private practice in 2018, where he provides psychological and neuropsychological evaluation services to adolescents and adults, in addition to individual psychotherapy. His clinical work reflects the integration of his training in psychotherapy, neuroscience, neurology, and forensic mental health, allowing for a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to assessment and treatment.
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Tyler is also a member of the LGBT Therapist Guild of Kansas City, American Psychological Association (APA), and American Counseling Association (ACA).
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