P. David Ims, M.A., QEEG-D

David Ims

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, David provides psychotherapy and psychophysiological therapy to patients with a wide range of diagnosed mental health conditions. He is a Board Certified Quantitative EEG Diplomate. He has 10 years of experience in EEG, QEEG, and neurofeedback.







David Im’s CV:

Education:
08/2015-05/2018 M.A. in Psychology, Clinical Concentration
Towson University; Towson, MD
Master’s Thesis: Re-Training the Injured Brain: sLORETA Neurofeedback as an Acute Concussion Intervention

08/2007-05/2011 B.S. in Biology, Physiology & Neurobiology Specialization
University of Maryland, College Park; College Park, MD

Certifications & Credentials:
11/2019 Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC): 11/23/2019- 1/31/2023; License # LC11762

05/2019 Board Certified QEEG Diplomate (QEEG-D): 05/22/2019-05/20/2023

12/2018 Registered Psychology Associate: 12/19/2018- 3/31/2024; Registration # A0534

11/2018 Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCN): 11/21/2018-12/31/2022; Certification Number E6335

Professional Experience:
11/2019-Present LGPC & LCPC; Chesapeake Neuro-Behavioral Health, LLC., Owings, MD. Formerly Chesapeake Neurology Associates

03/2013-Present QEEG, ERPs, Neurofeedback, & pEMF Laboratory Director & Chief Technician; Chesapeake Neuro-Behavioral Health, LLC., Owings, MD. Formerly Chesapeake Neurology Associates

10/2012-03/2013 QEEG & ERPs Technician; Chesapeake Neurology Associates; Prince Frederick, MD

05/2011-09/2012 EEG & Sleep Disorders Center Manager & Chief Technician; EEG & Sleep Disorders Center; Calvert Memorial Hospital; Prince Frederick, MD

02/2011-05/2011 EEG Technician; EEG & Sleep Disorders Center; Calvert Memorial Hospital; Prince Frederick, MD

08/2010-02/2011 Diagnostic Imaging Assistant; Radiology Department; Calvert Memorial Hospital; Prince Frederick, MD

Professional Training:
05/2015 QEEG, Brain Function, Neurotherapy, and More; Stress Therapy Solutions; Cleveland, OH

08/2014 QEEG, Live Z-Score, sLORETA Live, BrainAvatar, BrainDx, NewMind, and More; Stress Therapy Solutions; Cleveland, OH

08/2013 QEEG, Live Z-Score, sLORETA Live, BrainAvatar, BrainDx, NeuroGuide review, and more Using (Discovery 24E) 19 Channels Reviewed; Stress Therapy Solutions; Cleveland, OH

10/2012 Live Z-Score, Percent ZOK Z-Plus (4-19 Channel) Training for Beginners-Intermediate-Advanced; Stress Therapy Solutions; Cleveland, OH

07/2012 Neurofeedback Bootcamp for Beginners; Stress Therapy Solutions; Cleveland, OH

Awards:
09/2016 ISNR Student Paper Award 2016: sLORETA Neurofeedback as an Acute Concussion Intervention

Lectures/Presentations:
07/2019 Kerasidis, H., Ims, P.D., & Rector, S. Correlations Between qEEG Volumetric Analysis and Computerized Cognitive Testing Shortly After Sport Concussion Injury in High School Athletes

10/2018 Kerasidis, H., & Ims, D. Neurology for the Neurotherapist. Workshop at International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR) 26th Annual Conference; Glendale, AZ.

10/2018 Kerasidis, H., & Ims, D. Gender Differences in Quantitative EEG Volumetric Analysis Shortly After Sport Concussion Injury in High School Athletes. Plenary Presentation at International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR) 26th Annual Conference; Glendale, AZ.

09/2017 Ims, D. Re-Training the Injured Brain: sLORETA Neurofeedback as an Acute Concussion Intervention; Plenary Presentation at International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR) 25th Annual Conference; Masantucket, CT

09/2017 Tarrant, J., Hargraves, H., & Ims, D. Deep States NeuroMeditation: New Innovations and Implications Based on Psychedelic Science; Conference Workshop at International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR) 25th Annual Conference; Masantucket, CT

01/2017 Ims, D. The Effect of Concussion on Brain Activity; The Calverton School; Prince Frederick, MD

12/2016 Ims, D. Brain Imaging in Psychology; Calvert High School; Prince Frederick, MD

09/2016 Ims, D. Riding the Wave to Recovery: sLORETA QEEG in Sport-Related Concussion; Plenary Presentation at International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR) 24th Annual Conference; Orlando, FL

06/2016 Ims, D. QEEG & Neurofeedback Inservice; Aspire Academy; Doha, Qatar

03/2016 Ims, D. QEEG & Behavior: The Relationship Between Brain Activity and Behavior; Towson University (Undergraduate & Graduate Student Audience); Towson, MD

04/2015 Kerasidis, H., & Ims, D. Basic EEG Instrumentation and Electronics; BCIA Didactic Course – Neurofeedback Bootcamp for Beginners; Prince Frederick, MD

10/2014 & 12/2015 Ims, D. QEEG & Neurofeedback: Analyzing and Optimizing Brain Function; The Calverton School (High School Audience); Prince Frederick, MD

Research:
07/2018 Kerasidis, H., Ims, P.D., Rector, S. (2018). Gender differences in quantitative EEG volumetric analysis shortly after sport concussion injury in high school athletes. Calvert Memorial Hospital Center for Neuroscience. Presented as a poster at the American Academy of Neurology Sport Concussion Conference in Indianapolis, IN.

04/2018 Ims, P.D., Kerasidis, H. (2018). Re-Training the injured brain: a case series in sLORETA Neurofeedback as an Acute Concussion Intervention in Youth. Calvert Memorial Hospital Center for Neuroscience Presented as a poster at the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.

07/2017 Kerasidis, H., Ims. P.D. (2017). sLORETA Quantitative EEG Analysis Demonstrates Persistent EEG Changes Beyond Clinical Recovery from Sport Concussion in High School Athletes: A Volumetric Study. Calvert Memorial Hospital Center for Neuroscience. Presented as a poster at the American Academy of Neurology Sport Concussion Conference in Jacksonville, FL.