Scott Woolley

Dr. Scott Woolley serves as a Distinguished Professor in the Marital and Family Therapy program at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University. He directs the Alliant Couple and Family Clinic and co-founded the San Diego Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Training and Research Institute for EFT (TRI EFT Alliant). With decades of experience, he has trained therapists globally and collaborated closely with EFT founder Dr. Susan Johnson.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, Texas Tech University
• MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Brigham Young University
• BS in Economics, Brigham Young University

Dr. Woolley's research centers on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), with expertise in couples therapy, marital processes, and cultural dynamics. He investigates therapist training, supervision methodologies, and intersections of religion and chemical dependency in therapeutic contexts, bridging clinical practice and empirical research.

His 15+ publications (1996-2009) reveal consistent focus on EFT techniques, therapy process research, and cross-cultural applications. Key trends include attachment theory, cost-effectiveness of marital therapy, and gender bias in clinical assessment, demonstrating commitment to evidence-based practice.

As an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and EFT Certified Trainer, Dr. Woolley mentors therapists globally through TRI EFT Alliant. His leadership in clinic and training initiatives underscores dedication to advancing family therapy practice and education.

He directs the Alliant Couple and Family Clinic and San Diego Center for EFT, fostering clinical innovation and international collaboration in emotionally focused approaches.