Ronald S. Kaiser, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Licensed Psychologist in Philadelphia, where he is in private practice and also serves as director of psychology the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, one of the most prestigious headache centers in the world. In addition to serving on staff at both Jefferson and Methodist Hospitals, Dr. Kaiser is Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
He is listed in the National Register of Health Service Psychologists and Board Certified in Forensic Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has a special interest in behavioral medicine and in working with medical patients to improve their emotional functioning. He also started a psychology practicum and internship training site at Jefferson, and he continues to be heavily involved in the training of doctoral level psychologists of the future.
During his half century of helping others, Dr. Kaiser has evolved an approach to working with patients that emphasizes their abilities to take charge of their lives and build emotional strength to overcome obstacles and improve general mental health. He has presented some of his ideas at workshops and conferences in various cities in the U.S. as well as
Cancun, Stockholm, and Istanbul.
His e-books, What Can Go Right? The Thinking Person’s Guide to Making Good Things Happen, and The Mental Health Gym Playbook present his approach to improving mental health by being proactive and positive. The Mental Health Gym website was founded so that the internet could be utilized to reach and help more people. Dr. Kaiser emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high level of physical health in his personal life, and he actively works out at a gym and also does yoga as part of a healthy lifestyle. He has now authored a definitive guidebook to “owning the aging process” – REJUVENAGING: The Art and Science of Growing Older with Enthusiasm.
Kaiser continues to work full time and remains actively involved in the community. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their grandchildren and continue to travel extensively around the world. He lives in Philadelphia and is currently at work on his next book. For more information on Dr. Kaiser and his programs, visit http://www.TheMentalHealthGym.com.
I’m a positive psychologist who brings together a combination of science and practical experience to help people strengthen their bodies, minds, and social involvements to maximize their awesomeness – at any age.
Apple desktop computer with a Blue Snowball Microphone. I also use an iPhone for remote and/or audio only interviews.
I usually am in the office seeing patients on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I can usually adjust my schedules even on those days as long as I have some notice.