PsyD · HSP · CMPC
Dr. Cody Commander
A clinical and sport psychologist and a leading expert in psychological testing, specializing in ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
Background
Dr. Commander has more than 20 years of experience in psychological testing. He has supervised and trained more than 50 professionals in the field, helping shape the next generation of clinicians.
He founded Rock Springs and Commander Counseling & Wellness. Through both, he provides premier psychological evaluations and sport psychology services to everyone from high-achieving professionals to Olympic and professional athletes. He has worked extensively with professional sports organizations and is listed in the NFL Players Association and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) mental health directories.
Building better testing tools
Dr. Commander is a pioneer in developing psychological tests. He created the Commander Behavioral Rating Inventory (CBRI), the only test that measures Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED), and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). It also includes a self-report rating for autism spectrum disorder designed for clients under 18.
He also created Peregrine, report-writing software that has transformed the efficiency and accuracy of psychological testing.
Sport psychology
Dr. Commander has worked with Olympic teams, professional athletes, and college programs. He served as the Mental Health Officer for Team USA at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, and spent 12 years leading the sport psychology program for the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department.
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Speaking and leadership
Dr. Commander is a sought-after speaker who presents at national conferences on psychological testing, mental health, mental performance, and continuing education. He is the current President of the Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association (CCSPA) and a former Board Director of the Oklahoma Psychological Association, where he helped advance psychological practice and policy.
He is the author of four books, the Commanding Performance sport and performance psychology workbooks, which help athletes strengthen their mental game.
Credentials and recognition
- Recognized as a Top Doctor, Best in Oklahoma Magazine (2025)
- Mental Health Officer for Team USA, 2021 Olympic Games (Tokyo)
- Current provider, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Provider Directory
- Listed in the NFL Players Association Mental Health Directory
- President, Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association (CCSPA)
- Former Director of Sport Psychology, University of Oklahoma Athletics (12 years)
- Former Board Director, Oklahoma Psychological Association
- Author, Commanding Performance sport psychology workbook series
- Founder and developer, Peregrine report-writing software
- Creator, Commander Behavioral Rating Inventory (CBRI)
Education
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Wright State University
- Doctoral internship, Ball State University Counseling Center
- Master's in Counseling Psychology, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Bachelor's in Psychology, Southeastern Oklahoma State University (collegiate tennis player and student leader)
His approach
Dr. Commander is dedicated to concierge-level psychological testing with precision, efficiency, and deep expertise. His work continues to shape the future of psychological testing, sport psychology, and mental performance coaching.
He provides testing in person in Arvada and virtually to clients in PSYPACT states.
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