Dave Robinson

Dave Robinson serves as a Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University, maintaining active teaching, research, and mentorship roles since 2000 with recent courses scheduled through Fall 2024.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, Brigham Young University (1999)
• MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Nebraska (1996)
• BS in Psychology, Brigham Young University (1994)
• Additional training in Behavioral Section, Department of Family Medicine, University of Nebraska (1999)

Robinson's research program centers on medical family therapy integration within primary care systems, specializing in depression and anxiety treatment protocols that address systemic family dynamics during health crises. His work demonstrates particular expertise in rural mental health disparities, telehealth implementation for underserved populations, and biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment models. Current investigations focus on Alzheimer's disease prevention through multidomain lifestyle interventions as evidenced by the Gray Matters randomized trial, reflecting his commitment to translating family therapy principles into concrete healthcare solutions.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent methodological diversity including mixed-methods, qualitative phenomenological approaches, and randomized controlled trials. His scholarship increasingly bridges clinical family therapy with neurological health outcomes, while maintaining core focus on therapeutic process measures and rural accessibility challenges. Key thematic evolution shows progression from foundational couple therapy mechanisms toward integrated healthcare systems research.

His scientific recognition includes:

• HDFS Faculty University Service Award (2023)
• HDFS Graduate Mentor of the Year (2017)
• Student AAMFT Thesis of the Year award supervision (2017)

Robinson has mentored over 40 graduate students through thesis completion, with research topics spanning rural mental health access, couple therapy efficacy, and medical family therapy applications. His teaching portfolio encompasses systemic theory foundations, advanced couple and sex therapy, psychopathology assessment, and collaborative healthcare models, demonstrating comprehensive program leadership within the MFT curriculum. He has developed specialized courses in medical family therapy and psychopharmacology integration.

His research initiatives involve interdisciplinary teams including the Gray Matters Alzheimer's prevention consortium and rural telehealth implementation projects, frequently partnering with medical professionals and community organizations to address healthcare disparities through community-based participatory research frameworks.