Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology
Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology is hosted by Dr. Dan Cox, a professor at the University of British Columbia.
This show delivers engaging discussions with the world's foremost research experts for listeners interested in or practicing psychotherapy or counseling to provide expert insights and practical advice into mental health, psychotherapy practice, and clinical training.
This podcast provides valuable insights whether you are interested in psychotherapy, an applied psychology discipline such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology; or a related discipline such as psychiatry, social work, nursing, or marriage and family therapy.
If you want to learn about cutting edge research, improve your psychotherapy/counseling practice, explore innovative therapeutic techniques, or expand your mental health knowledge, you are in the right place.
This show will provide answers to questions like:
*How will technology influence psychotherapy?
*How effective is teletherapy (online psychotherapy) compared to in-person psychotherapy?
*How can psychotherapists better support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds?
*How can we measure client outcomes in psychotherapy?
*What are the latest evidence-based practices?
*What are the implications of attachment on psychotherapy?
*How can therapists modify treatment to a specific client?
*How can we use technology to improve psychotherapy training?
*What are the most critical skills to develop during psychotherapy training?
*How can psychotherapists improve their interpersonal and communication skills?
Episodes
86 episodes
How to Make Therapy Work for More People with Dr. Pim Cuijpers
Dr. Pim Cuijpers returns!In part two, Dan and Dr. Cuijpers explore the evolving landscape of psychotherapy, particularly in the context of AI and digital tools. They discuss the risks and benefits of AI in therapy, the importance of simp...
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How Psychotherapy Actually Gets Better with Dr. Pim Cuijpers
Our guest this week is Dr. Pim Cuijpers, director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Dissemination of Psychological Interventions in Amsterdam and professor emeritus of Clinical Psychology at the Department of Clinical, Neuro and ...
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So... I Made a Website!
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 psychotherapyandappliedpsychology...
What Happens in Psychedelic Therapy with Dr. Jason Luoma
In part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Luoma, he and Dan discuss the complexities of psychedelic research, including the regulatory hurdles and safety requirements that can complicate and increase costs. Dr. Luoma explores the promising psyched...
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Psychedelics, Psychotherapy, and What Actually Helps with Dr. Jason Luoma
Dan welcomes Dr. Jason Luoma: a researcher, practitioner, and co-founder of the Portland Institute for Psychadelic Science; the Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center; & host of the Research Matters Podcast.<...
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How to Keep a Mental Health Tool Alive with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk
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 2 of this conversation with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk...
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Building a Mental Health Tool People Actually Use: The Making of HeadsUpGuys.org with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk
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 first episode of 2026, Dan and Dr. Ogrodniczuk di...
Emotional Arousal & Meaning Making with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone
Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone picks up from last episode to discuss the intricate relationship between emotional arousal and therapeutic processes. He emphasizes the importance of understanding emotional arousal not just as a standalone phenomenon ...
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Unraveling Emotional Change with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone
Welcome back!Dan is joined once again by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Windsor, Canada.In this episode, Dr. Pascual-Leone emphasizes the importance of empirical r...
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ENCORE! We Can't Predict Suicide, So What Should We Do? With Dr. Matthew Large
In this encore presentation, Dan and Dr. Matthew Large, a Conjoint Professor in the School of Psychiatry at UNSW Sydney, discuss the progresses and changes in the field of mental health.Dan and Dr. Large delve into the limitations of Su...
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Facilitating Autonomous vs Controlled Motivation: Our Kids to our Clients with Dr. Richard Koestner
In part 2 with Dr. Richard Koestner, we discuss the concept of hyper-parenting, the pressures parents face regarding their children's achievements, and the importance of balancing autonomy and limit-setting in parenting. Dr. Koestner also explo...
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Building Autonomy, Motivation, Identity, & Self Determination with Dr. Richard Koestner
This week's guest is Dr. Richard Koestner, a professor of Psychology at McGill University where he has conducted research on human motivation for 25 years.Dr. Koestner discusses the importance of autonomy in motivation, contrasting auto...
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The Evolution of Psychotherapy: From the DSM to the Unified Protocol with Dr. David Barlow
Dan is joined by Dr. David Barlow, psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University.Dr. Barlow is back! Dan and Dr. Barlow pick right up to explore the evolution of psychopathology classification, the...
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Key Player in the Evolution of Psychotherapy with Dr. David Barlow
Dan is joined by Dr. David Barlow, psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University.Known for his world-renown research in anxiety disorders, Dr. Barlow joins Dan to discuss the evolution of psycholog...
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How Gloria Tests and Coaches Dr. Carl Rogers with Dr. David Kealy
Dr. David Kealy, associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, returns for part two on how patients coach and test their psychiatrists. Dan and Dr. Kealy watch and comment on the much-stu...
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How Patients Coach and Test their Psychotherapists with Dr. David Kealy
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 dive into Control Mastery Theory, exploring its principles, particularly the concepts of p...
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The Secret Science & Practice of Weight-Loss Maintenance with Dr. James Hill
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 loss maintenance, emphasizing the importance of physical activity, dietary awareness, an...
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GLP-1s like Ozempic: Revolutionizing the Fight Against Obesity with Dr. James Hill
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 research, the rising obesity epidemic, and the implications of GLP-1 medications, lik...
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Navigating AI for Psychotherapists: Challenges and Opportunities with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere & Dr. Alexandre Vaz
Welcome back Dr. Tony Rousmaniere, President of Sentio University and Dr. Alexandre Vaz, the Chief Academic Officer at Sentio University for part 2.Part 2 continues with Dr. Rousmaniere and Dr. Vaz exploreing the skepticism surround...
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Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: A New Frontier with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere & Dr. Alexandre Vaz
A "triple-header" for the first time on Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology! Join Dan as he welcomes Dr. Tony Rousmaniere, President of Sentio University and Dr. Alexandre Vaz, the Chief Academic Officer at Sentio University.
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Encore - Multicultural psychotherapy: Applying the multicultural orientation framework in psychotherapy and clinical training with Dr. Jesse Owen
This week, we revisit the conversation between Dan and Dr. Jesse Owen about what multicultural psychotherapy really is and how to apply the multicultural orientation framework in psychotherapy and clinical training.The conversation expl...
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Personalizing Psychotherapy and Patient Empowerment with Dr. Michael Constantino
Dan welcomes back Dr. Michael Constantino, a professor of clinical psychology and director of the Psychotherapy Research Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.In part 2, Dan and Dr. Constantino explore the intersection of techno...
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Optimizing Outcomes Through Patient-Therapist Matching with Dr. Michael Constantino
Dan welcomes Dr. Michael Constantino, a professor of clinical psychology and director of the Psychotherapy Research Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Dr. Constantino discusses the evolution of psychotherapy research, and the...
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Breaking the Silence: Male Victimization in Domestic Violence with Dr. Alexandra Lysova
Dr. Lysova returns in part 2 to explore the often-overlooked issue of male victimization in domestic violence, discussing the barriers men face in reporting abuse, the cultural perspectives on intimate partner violence, and the psychological im...
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Rethinking Men's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence with Dr. Alexandra Lysova
In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Alexandra Lysova, professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Lysova discusses the often-overlooked issue of male victims of intimate partner violence and her journey from studying...
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