Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology
Episodes
How to Make Therapy Work for More People with Dr. Pim Cuijpers
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailDr. Pim Cuijpers returns!In part two, Dan and Dr. Cuijpers explore the evolving landscape of psychotherapy, particularly in the contex...
How Psychotherapy Actually Gets Better with Dr. Pim Cuijpers
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailOur guest this week is Dr. Pim Cuijpers, director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Dissemination of Psychological Inte...
So... I Made a Website!
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the one-stop shop to access all past Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology podcasts and videos and to get even more from the show!Visit psy...
What Happens in Psychedelic Therapy with Dr. Jason Luoma
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Luoma, he and Dan discuss the complexities of psychedelic research, including the regulatory hurdles and safety...
Psychedelics, Psychotherapy, and What Actually Helps with Dr. Jason Luoma
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan welcomes Dr. Jason Luoma: a researcher, practitioner, and co-founder of the Portland Institute for Psychadelic Science; the Portland Psychothera...
How to Keep a Mental Health Tool Alive with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, a Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the UBC Psychotherapy Program and founder of HeadsUpGuys.org.In part ...
Building a Mental Health Tool People Actually Use: The Making of HeadsUpGuys.org with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, a Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the UBC Psychotherapy Program and founder of HeadsUpGuys.org.In the f...
Emotional Arousal & Meaning Making with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone picks up from last episode to discuss the intricate relationship between emotional arousal and therapeutic processes. He emp...
Unraveling Emotional Change with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back!Dan is joined once again by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Windsor, Ca...
ENCORE! We Can't Predict Suicide, So What Should We Do? With Dr. Matthew Large
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this encore presentation, Dan and Dr. Matthew Large, a Conjoint Professor in the School of Psychiatry at UNSW Sydney, discuss the progresses and ch...
Facilitating Autonomous vs Controlled Motivation: Our Kids to our Clients with Dr. Richard Koestner
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 with Dr. Richard Koestner, we discuss the concept of hyper-parenting, the pressures parents face regarding their children's achievement...
Building Autonomy, Motivation, Identity, & Self Determination with Dr. Richard Koestner
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Dr. Richard Koestner, a professor of Psychology at McGill University where he has conducted research on human motivation for...
The Evolution of Psychotherapy: From the DSM to the Unified Protocol with Dr. David Barlow
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. David Barlow, psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University.Dr. Barlow is back! Dan and D...
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Key Player in the Evolution of Psychotherapy with Dr. David Barlow
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. David Barlow, psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University.Known for his world-renown re...
How Gloria Tests and Coaches Dr. Carl Rogers with Dr. David Kealy
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Kealy, associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, returns for part two on how patients coach...
How Patients Coach and Test their Psychotherapists with Dr. David Kealy
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Dr. David Kealy, associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia.Dan and Dr. Kealy...
The Secret Science & Practice of Weight-Loss Maintenance with Dr. James Hill
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. James Hill, co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry.In part 2 with Dr. Hill, they discuss the intricacies of weight lo...
GLP-1s like Ozempic: Revolutionizing the Fight Against Obesity with Dr. James Hill
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. James Hill, co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry.Dr. Hill shares his insights on the evolution of weight management...
Navigating AI for Psychotherapists: Challenges and Opportunities with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere & Dr. Alexandre Vaz
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Dr. Tony Rousmaniere, President of Sentio University and Dr. Alexandre Vaz, the Chief Academic Officer at Sentio University for part 2.P...
Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: A New Frontier with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere & Dr. Alexandre Vaz
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A "triple-header" for the first time on Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology! Join Dan as he welcomes Dr. Tony Rousmaniere, President of Se...
Encore - Multicultural psychotherapy: Applying the multicultural orientation framework in psychotherapy and clinical training with Dr. Jesse Owen
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we revisit the conversation between Dan and Dr. Jesse Owen about what multicultural psychotherapy really is and how to apply the multicultu...
Personalizing Psychotherapy and Patient Empowerment with Dr. Michael Constantino
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan welcomes back Dr. Michael Constantino, a professor of clinical psychology and director of the Psychotherapy Research Lab at the University of Mass...
Optimizing Outcomes Through Patient-Therapist Matching with Dr. Michael Constantino
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan welcomes Dr. Michael Constantino, a professor of clinical psychology and director of the Psychotherapy Research Lab at the University of Massachus...
Breaking the Silence: Male Victimization in Domestic Violence with Dr. Alexandra Lysova
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lysova returns in part 2 to explore the often-overlooked issue of male victimization in domestic violence, discussing the barriers men face in rep...
Rethinking Men's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence with Dr. Alexandra Lysova
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Alexandra Lysova, professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Lysova discusses the often-overlooke...
Applying HiTOP (a DSM alternative) to Clinical Practice with Dr. Robert Krueger
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2, Dan and Dr. Krueger discuss the importance of understanding personality in the context of psychopathology, emphasizing the HiTOP model&apos...
Revolutionizing Psychiatric Diagnoses: Understanding the HiTOP Model (a DSM Alternative) with Dr. Robert Krueger
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Krueger returns to the show to join Dan in a conversation into psychiatric diagnoses. Dr. Krueger is a clinical psychologist and member of ...
The Dark Tetrad in the Real World with Dr. Del Paulhus
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined for part 2 by Dr. Del Paulhus, Professor Emeritus and personality researcher at the University of British Columbia.Part 2 continues the ...
Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Sadism: The Dark Side of Personality with Dr. Del Paulhus
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Del Paulhus, Professor Emeritus and personality researcher at the University of British Columbia.Dig into the dark side and compl...
Building Therapist Expertise with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Dr. Tony Rousmaniere, President of Sentio University, continue in part 2 of the conversation.In part 2 with Dr. Rousmaniere, they discusses th...
How Deliberate Practice is Transforming Therapist Training & Client Outcome with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Tony Rousmaniere, President of Sentio University.In this episode, Dr. Rousmaniere emphasizes the importance of accountability in ...
Treating Psychosis with Talk Therapy with Dr. Mahesh Menon
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 with Dr. Mahesh Menon, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia (UBC).Join Dan and Dr...
A Forthright Conversation about Psychosis with Dr. Mahesh Menon
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Mahesh Menon, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia (UBC).Dr. Menon ...
Supervisor vs Therapist: Knowing the Difference with Dr. Rod Goodyear
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rod Goodyear returns for part 2 to continue the conversation with Dan on Clinical Supervision.Dr. Goodyear returns to explore the intricate dynami...
Insights into Clinical Supervision with Dr. Rodney Goodyear
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Rodney Goodyear, an expert on Clinical Supervision.This episode starts with Dan and Dr. Goodyear exploring the evolution and curr...
Sex Differences in Interests with Dr. Terence Tracey
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Terence Tracey returns for part 2.Dan and Dr. Tracey continue the conversation as they explore the origins of interests, particularly in relation ...
The Predictive Power of Interests with Dr. Terence Tracey
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Terence Tracey returns to the show nearly a year after joining Dan on the first episode of the show! Dr. Tracey discusses his journey as a psychot...
Talking with Men about Mental Health with Dr. Simon Rice
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan welcomes back Dr. Simon Rice, Clinical Psychologist and Principal Research Fellow based at Orygen, Centre for Youth Mental Health at The Universit...
Masculinity and Male-Type Depression with Dr. Simon Rice
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan welcomes Dr. Simon Rice, Clinical Psychologist and Principal Research Fellow based at Orygen, Centre for Youth Mental Health at The University of ...
Turning Research into Action: Suicide Prevention Insights with Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Senior Vice President of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.Join in for part two of the discus...
The Complexity of Suicide: Beyond the Myths with Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Senior Vice President of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.Dan and Dr. Harkavy-Friedman discu...
Self-Compassion in Eating Disorder Recovery with Dr. Josie Geller
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Josie Geller, Associate Professor of UBC Department of Psychiatry, Division of Adult Psychiatry and Mental Health ...
Understanding Eating Disorders: Motivation, readiness, & support with Dr. Josie Geller
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Josie Geller, Associate Professor of UBC Department of Psychiatry, Division of Adult Psychiatry and Mental Health Services and th...
Rethinking Suicide Prevention Strategies with Dr. Craig Bryan
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of Dan's conversation with Dr. Craig Bryan, a board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioural psychology. He is the Stres...
Crisis Response, Means Restriction, and the Future of Suicide Prevention with Dr. Craig Brian
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Craig Bryan, a board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioural psychology. He is the Stress, Trauma, and Resilienc...
Companionship Over Compliance: Rethinking Mental Health Support for Trans Communities with Dr. Stephanie Budge
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Stephanie Budge, Professor and the Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Counseling Psychology at the University of ...
Key Principles for Therapists Working with Trans Clients with Dr. Stephanie Budge
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Stephanie Budge, Professor and the Director of Clinical Training in Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison....
Understanding Responsiveness in Psychotherapy with Dr. William (Bill) Stiles
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bill Stiles returns to the show to continue the discussion on understanding responsiveness in psychotherapy.Dr. Stiles discusses the Fever Model i...
Transforming Problems in Psychotherapy with Dr. William (Bill) Stiles
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. William Stiles discusses the significance of reflection in therapeutic practice and the challenges of measuring therapeutic ...
Facilitating Therapeutic Alliance Repairs in Psychotherapy with Dr. Catherine Eubanks
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Catherine Eubanks returns to continue the conversation with Dan on alliance ruptures in psychotherapy. Dan and Dr. Eubanks continue to dive deep ...
Therapeutic Alliance Ruptures in Psychotherapy with Dr. Catherine Eubanks
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Catherine Eubanks to break down alliance ruptures in psychotherapy. Dr. Eubanks is a Professor of Psychology at Adelphi Universit...
Military & Veteran Mental Health with Dr. Carl Castro
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join in and welcome back Dr. Carl Castro as he and Dan continue their conversation on military and veteran mental health.Dr. Castro discusses the vari...
Military Culture and Veteran Transition with Dr. Carl Castro
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! In the first episode of 2025, Dan is joined by Dr. Carl Castro, professor and director of the Military and Veteran Programs at the Unive...
Unlocking Group Dynamics with Dr. Dennis Kivlighan
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation Dan Has with Dr. Dennis Kivlighan they delve into the complexities of group dynamics, focusing on the actor-partner model, the si...
The Healing Power in Group Psychotherapy with Dr. Dennis Kivlighan
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Dennis Kivlighan, an expert in group psychotherapy. In this conversation, Dr. Kivlighan discusses the profound impact of experien...
Personality Disorder Treatment: Patient-focused approaches with Dr. Ueli Kramer
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dan and Dr. Ueli Kramer explore the intricacies of therapy, focusing on the change process, the concept of responsiveness, and t...
Personality Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment: DSM vs ICD, borderline, and other considerations with Dr. Ueli Kramer
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ueli Kramer joins Dan in this latest episode focusing on personality disorder diagnoses, treatment and more. Dr. Kramer discusses his journey thr...
Helping People Move Though Suicidal Crisis: The distress-processing model with Johanna Mickelson
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan welcomes back Johanna Mickelson as we dive back into the Distress-Processing Model and the significance of reflection and reading in developing in...
From Suicidal Crisis to Calm: How people move through suicidal crisis with Johanna Mickelson
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dan talks with Johanna Mickelson about the Distress-Processing Model for people in suicidal crisis. In this conversation, Johann...
How to Strengthen your Counselling or Clinical Psychology Grad School Application
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is a deep dive into how you can strengthen your graduate-school application to counselling or clinical psychology graduate programs...
Choosing a Graduate Program in Counselling or Clinical Psychology: What You Need to Know
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Due to popular demand, this weeks episode is a deep dive into what you should consider when deciding which graduate programs in counseling or clinical...
The Psychology of Perfectionism: The struggle to be good enough with Dr. Paul Hewitt Part 2
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dan and returning guest, Dr. Paul Hewitt, and continue deeper into the psychology of perfectionism. Dr. Paul Hewitt is a registered clinical psyc...
The Psychology of Perfectionism: The struggle to be good enough with Dr. Paul Hewitt Part 1
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and this week's guest, Dr. Paul Hewitt, embark on a quest into the psychology of perfectionism. Paul Hewitt is a registered clinical psycholo...
The Science of Interaction: Relationships in and out of psychotherapy using the structural analysis of social behaviours (SASB) with Dr. Ken Critchfield Part 2
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2, Dan and Dr. Ken Critchfield continue to dive deep into the science of interactions and the SASB. Dr. Critchfield is Associate Professor and...
The Science of Interaction: Relationships in and out of psychotherapy using the structural analysis of social behaviours (SASB) with Dr. Ken Critchfield Part 1
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Ken Critchfield to dive deep in the science of interactions. Dr. Critchfield is Associate Professor and Program Director of the C...
What is emotion processing anyway? How to facilitate emotion processing in psychotherapy with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone Part 2
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone in this episode focusing on emotion processing in psychotherapy. In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. A...
What is emotion processing anyway? How to facilitate emotion processing in psychotherapy with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone Part 1
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone in this episode focusing on ****. Dr. Pascual-Leone runs the Emotion Change Lab at the University of Winds...
Mindfulness, mediation, and mental health: Integrating mindfulness and meditation into psychotherapy with Dr. Simon Goldberg Part 2
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 2nd episode of season two, Dan continues his conversation with Dr. Simon Goldberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling Psycholo...
Mindfulness, mediation, and mental health: Integrating mindfulness and meditation into psychotherapy with Dr. Simon Goldberg Part 1
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology! In our first episode of season two, Dan is joined by Dr. Simon Goldberg, Associate Professor i...
Revolutionizing Personality Disorder Diagnosis: Understanding the DSM-5's Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) and its Clinical Implications with Dr. Robert Krueger Part 2
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Part 2 of Dan's conversation with Dr. Robert Krueger as they continue to dive deep into the alternative model of personality disorders....
Revolutionizing Personality Disorder Diagnosis: Understanding the DSM-5's Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) and its Clinical Implications with Dr. Robert Krueger Part 1
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join in on another brilliant episode of Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology. This week, Dan is joined by Dr. Robert Krueger and discuss the ongoing...
Personalized Psychotherapy: Effective Methods for Tailoring Therapy to Individual Client with Dr. James Boswell Part 2
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Special Guest:Dr. James BoswellSociety for Psychotherapy ResearchKeywordslow motivation, readiness to change, diminished outcome expectations, non-dir...
Personalized Psychotherapy: Effective Methods for Tailoring Therapy to Individual Clients with Dr. James Boswell Part 1
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology, Dan is joined by Dr. James Boswell as they chat tailoring psychotherapy treatments to clients...
Men and Masculinity: Fatherhood, Emotional Insight, and Redefining Traditional Roles with Dr. Ron Levant Part 2
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dan is once again joined by Dr. Ron LevantJoin in on Part 2 of this amazing episode as Dan and Dr. Levant continue to talk masculinit...
Men and Masculinity: Fatherhood, Emotional Insight, and Redefining Traditional Gender Roles with Dr. Ron Levant Part 1
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Ron Levant. Check out Part 1 of this amazing episode as Dan and Dr. Levant discuss a range of topics including D...
Cultural Context in Women’s Career Development and Success with Dr. Nadya Fouad Part 2
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join in on Part 2 of the conversation with Dan and his guest Dr. Nadya Fouad as they continue to discuss women's career development in this episo...
Cultural Context in Women’s Career Development and Success with Dr. Nadya Fouad Part 1
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology, Dan is joined by Dr. Nadya Fouad as they discuss women's career development. Dr. Fouad...
War and Civilian Mental Health with Dr. Ken Miller
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dan chats with Dr. Ken miller about his work in the area civilian mental health in war zones. In this conversation, Dr. Miller d...
Why Suicide Risk Assessment is Ineffective and What to do Instead with Dr. Matthew Large
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dan chats with Dr. Matthew Large about his experiences in the field of mental health, his research on suicide prediction, and ...
Improving treatment with feedback: Feedback-informed care and deliberate practice with Dr. Scott Miller
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dan speaks with Dr. Scott Miller about improving psychotherapy using feedback and using feedback to facilitate deliberate practi...
Why people experience suicidal thoughts and attempt suicide and the psychology of combat sports: The Three-Step Theory of Suicide with Dr. David Klonsky, University of British Columbia (UBC) Professor in Clinical Psychology
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. David Klonsky dives deep into the Three-Step Theory of Suicide, explaining why some people consider suicide and some attempt...
How does social media and your smart phone impact your mental health? Problematic smartphone and social media use with Dr. Jon Elhai
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dan welcomes Dr. Jon Elhai to discuss problematic smart phone and social media use. This conversation explores the addictive asp...
Multicultural psychotherapy: Applying the multicultural orientation framework in psychotherapy and clinical training with Dr. Jesse Owen
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan is joined by Dr. Jesse Owen, Dan and Jesse peruse what multicultural psychotherapy really is and how to apply the multicultural orienta...
How effective is teletherapy? Diving deep into online psychotherapy with Katie Aafjes-van Doorn
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dan talks with Dr. Katie Aafjes van Doorn about the effectiveness of teletherapy. Katie shares her perspective on teletherapy a...
Do therapists get better over time? Discussing therapist expertise with Dr. Terence Tracey
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dan and Dr. Terence Tracey talk about therapist expertise. Terry explains the importance of routine outcome monitoring (ROM) an...
Welcome to the Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology Podcast
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Applied Psychology Podcast is hosted by Dan Cox and features conversations with the world's foremost applied psychology experts. We cover a v...