Daniel Strunk

Dr. Daniel Strunk is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at The Ohio State University, specializing in the relationship between cognition and emotional disorders, particularly depression. He is affiliated with the Department of Psychology and leads the Depression Research Lab, focusing on cognitive therapy mechanisms and treatment outcomes. His research emphasizes understanding how treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) achieve efficacy, refine therapeutic strategies, and address cognitive biases in depression.

Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania (2004), MA (2000), BA/BS in Psychology and Philosophy from Northern Kentucky University (1999).

Research Interests: Investigating therapeutic processes in CBT, cognitive change mechanisms, treatment personalization for depression, and reducing racial disparities in mental health care. His work bridges basic cognitive research with clinical applications, emphasizing skill acquisition and alliance-building in therapy.

Publications Highlight Trends: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with recent focuses on racial dynamics in therapy, CBT skill efficacy, and pandemic-related mental health. Key journals include Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Behaviour Research and Therapy.

• Awards: APA Fellow (2023), Distinguished Teaching Award (2020), and multiple early-career recognitions for research and mentorship.

Advising & Grants: Mentored over 20 graduate students and secured funding for projects on CBT skill enhancement, rural mental health interventions, and racial equity in therapy. Collaborates widely on NIH-funded studies.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Depression Research Lab, advancing CBT research and training next-generation psychologists.