John Shustitzky

John Shustitzky serves as Professor and Division Chair in the Department of Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School's College of Professional Psychology, with appointments across Los Angeles, Anaheim, and San Diego campuses. A licensed psychologist in California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, he has maintained continuous affiliation with the institution since 1989.

His academic credentials include a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, establishing foundational expertise in clinical practice and research.

Dr. Shustitzky's professional focus centers on critical areas of psychological practice and social impact:

• Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology (particularly psychotic disorders)
• Addiction/Substance Abuse treatment methodologies
• Community Mental Health systems integration
• Domestic and Partner Violence intervention
• Organizational Psychology and leadership development
• Ethical and Legal Compliance in psychological practice
• Positive Psychology applications
• Integration of Primary and Behavioral Healthcare systems

With over three decades of experience, his work demonstrates consistent commitment to social justice through executive leadership, program development, and political advocacy at local, state, and federal levels. His administrative expertise spans budgeting, grant writing, fiscal management, and personnel oversight within behavioral health organizations.

As an educator, he provides graduate student training and supervision while maintaining active clinical practice. His professional memberships include the American Psychological Association, Society of Psychologists in Leadership, and Los Angeles County Psychological Association, where he contributes to field advancement through the Foundation for the Advancement of Psychology in Management (serving as Vice President).