About
John Porcerelli is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Detroit Mercy Psychology Clinic at University of Detroit Mercy's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. His research integrates personality dynamics and health psychology, examining object relations, defense mechanisms, psychotherapy outcomes, and collaborative care models in medical settings.
Research domains include:
- Personality assessment in healthcare contexts
- Defense mechanism development across life stages
- Physician-patient relationship dynamics
- Psychotherapy process and outcomes
His publications focus predominantly on personality assessment methodologies, defense mechanisms, and integrated healthcare approaches. Recent work explores COVID-19 psychological impacts and maternal-child developmental trajectories.
Honors include:
- American Psychoanalytic Association Research Award (2016)
- APA Division of Psychoanalysis Annual Research Award (2022)
- Fellow status in 5 major psychological associations
He maintains an active clinical practice while supervising doctoral research and teaching graduate courses in health psychology, psychopathology, and clinical practice.
