David Kealy

David Kealy is an Associate Professor in the Psychotherapy Program at the Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, with an associate membership in the Faculty of Education's Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS) unit. His work bridges clinical practice, research, and education, focusing on psychotherapy, personality-related difficulties, and mental health concerns among young adults, men, and individuals with adverse childhood experiences.

• Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic approaches (Control-Mastery Theory, Self Psychology, Object Relations)
• Current Research: Personalization of therapy, therapeutic relationships, narcissism, and men's mental health
• Clinical Practice: Private practice in psychotherapy alongside academic roles

Recent Publications highlight interdisciplinary work in psychodynamic therapy, group interventions, gender-specific mental health, and emotion regulation. Key themes include therapeutic empathy, loneliness-depression pathways, and trauma-informed care.

The Identity Therapy Lab serves as his primary research hub, exploring integrative relational theories and clinical applications. His work emphasizes tailoring psychotherapy to individual needs while addressing systemic factors like childhood trauma and gender norms.