Christopher Christian

Christopher Christian is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research (IPTAR), where he served as past Dean and Training Analyst. He also serves as a Professor in the Contemporary Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy program at Ramon Llull University (Barcelona). His work bridges psychoanalysis, linguistic analysis, and psychosomatic disorders.

• Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1997)
• Leadership: Past Dean and Training Analyst, IPTAR

Research Interests: Christian’s research focuses on psychoanalysis applied to body dysmorphia, maladaptive daydreaming, and emotional communication. His work explores linguistic patterns in therapeutic processes, ruptures in therapy, and the impact of crises like the pandemic on mental states. He employs single-case studies and psychodynamic diagnostic frameworks.

Scientific Contributions: His articles analyze therapeutic alliance dynamics, countertransference, and psychosomatic disorder treatments. Recent works examine body dysmorphia, online therapy effects, and linguistic dimensions of mental health during lockdowns.

Awards: Recipient of the 2020 Gradiva Award and American Board & Academy of Psychoanalysis Book Prize for Psychoanalysis in the Barrios.