Shannon McIntyre

Dr. Shannon McIntyre is an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England, where she also serves as Director of Internship. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University and an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. Her professional background includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard-affiliated Cambridge Health Alliance and clinical work at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Research Focus

Dr. McIntyre's work centers on therapeutic empathy, adult development, and psychotherapy processes. Her research examines attachment theory, psychoanalytic frameworks, and therapist characteristics influencing clinical outcomes. Recent investigations focus on empathy dynamics during crises and therapist training methodologies.

Publication Trends

Her publications consistently explore empathy in clinical contexts, with recurring themes of therapist-patient dynamics, training interventions, and adaptation to challenging environments. Recent work emphasizes rupture-repair mechanisms and pandemic-era psychotherapy.

Leadership & Practice

• Director of Internship at Antioch University New England (2020–Present)
• Early Career Representative for the Psychoanalytic Specialty Council
• Maintains private practice using psychodynamic-humanistic approaches