William Metcalfe, Ph.D.

Dr. Metcalfe is a licensed, counseling psychologist and co-founder of M&N Psychological, PLLC. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his doctorate from University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. He has been licensed for 32 years. He has worked in hospital settings, community mental health, universities, and law enforcement. Dr. Metcalfe’s primary focus for the past 18 years has been as a police psychologist providing L-3 evaluations for police officers, fitness for duty evaluations, and therapy for law enforcement personnel and their families. Dr. Metcalfe is also highly experienced conducting Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity evaluations and anger management assessments and treatment. He has a wealth of experience working with couples who are experiencing challenges in their relationships and helps them identify the problem areas and how to overcome them to enjoy a more satisfying relationship. He is Level 2 Trained in Gottman Methods Couples Therapy. Dr. Metcalfe emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship in his work with clients and incorporates several theoretical orientations. He finds psychodynamic theory often useful in understanding the etiology of a person’s problems and also utilizes interpersonal, existential, and narrative approaches to deepen that understanding. Insight alone is often not sufficient in resolving problems, however, and Dr. Metcalfe most often will rely on cognitive-behavioral principals to initiate and reinforce positive change. His warmth and enthusiasm put clients at ease and greatly facilitates the therapy process.

Our Treatment Philosophy

Our evaluation philosophy is grounded in professionalism, fairness, and evidence based assessment. We understand the unique demands placed on individuals working in law enforcement, security roles, and other public safety positions. Our role is to provide clear, objective evaluations that support both individual well being and organizational safety. We approach each assessment with neutrality and respect. Our goal is to offer a balanced, accurate understanding of psychological functioning as it relates to job relevant competencies, not to pathologize normal reactions to high stress work. We rely on validated assessment tools, structured clinical interviews, and established professional guidelines to ensure that our conclusions are consistent, defensible, and aligned with best practices. We recognize that participating in a psychological evaluation may feel stressful. We strive to create an environment that is transparent, professional, and respectful. Individuals are treated with dignity, and the evaluation process is explained clearly so expectations are understood from the beginning. Our responsibility is to provide agencies with objective, job relevant recommendations that support safe and effective performance, while also identifying when additional support or follow up may be beneficial. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and maintaining the integrity of the evaluation process. Whether you are an agency seeking a trusted evaluation partner or an individual completing an assessment as part of your professional requirements, we are dedicated to offering a process that is thorough, fair, and grounded in the principles of public safety psychology .