Background
Tirnauer, Lawrence Theodore was born on April 15, 1933 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Rose Tirnauer.
Tirnauer, Lawrence Theodore was born on April 15, 1933 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Rose Tirnauer.
Bachelor, Otterbein College, 1954. Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1959.
Staff psychologist, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington, 1959-1960;
psychologist Child Guidance Clinic, District of Columbia Health Department, Washington, 1960-1963;
chief psychologist children's program area C, District of Columbia Health Department, Washington, 1963-1964;
chief psychologist adolescent program area C, District of Columbia Health Department, Washington, 1964-1965;
chief psychologist, Bureau Infant and Maternal Care, Washington, 1965-1968;
private practice psychology and psychotherapy, Washington, since 1968. Consultant McFarland Child Guidance Clinic, Washington, 1965-1968, Washington Free Clinic, 1970-1975, Pastoral Counseling Centers, 1965-1985. Supervisory consultant in psychotherapy Affiliated Cmty.
Counselors, Rockville, since 1998.
Member American Psychological Association, American Academy Psychotherapists (president 1986-1988, chair research committee 1992-1998), American Group Psychotherapy Association, District of Columbia Psychological Association.
Married Sandra Smathers (divorced). Children: Jennifer, Karen, Diana, Eric.