Christopher L. Heffner

Christopher L. Heffner is a licensed psychologist and core faculty member in the Clinical Psychology Program at Antioch University Seattle. He teaches Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Clinical Supervision. As founder and director of the Positive Psychology Lab, he explores human flourishing, resilience, and well-being, integrating technology and media psychology into clinical practice.

• PhD in Organization and Management (2013) from Capella University
• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (1997) from Nova Southeastern University
• Certifications: Trauma-Focused CBT (2022), Foundations of Positive Psychology (2018), Solution-Focused Interventions (2017)

Dr. Heffner’s research focuses on the intersection of clinical psychology, positive psychology, and modern technology. His work includes developing strength-based clinical supervision frameworks, operationalizing self-care, and studying gratitude’s role in resilience. He co-authored a textbook on strength-based supervision and leads initiatives to modernize clinical training via deliberate practice and social justice integration.

His publications span clinical supervision strategies, self-care methodologies, and critiques of organizational standards like ISO 9000. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his contributions include founding AllPsych.com and serving on the American Psychological Association Division 46 board.