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Dr. Douglas Sadownick is a Core Faculty member in the MA in Psychology program at Antioch University Los Angeles. He is the founding Director of the LGBT Specialization in Clinical Psychology (2005) and the Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center (2011). A founding member of the Institute for Contemporary Uranian Psychoanalysis, he has been in private practice in Hollywood for 15 years, specializing in psychodynamic/depth therapy with a gay-centered, multicultural, and feminist approach.
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
- MA in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles
- BA in English, Columbia College, Columbia University
His research and practice focus on gay-affirmative psychology, psychodynamic therapy, and the intersection of Nietzsche's philosophy with modern psychology. He has authored two books and numerous articles on LGBTQ+ mental health and cultural topics, contributing to journals like the Gay and Lesbian Review Worldwide. His work bridges psychoanalytic theory with contemporary queer identity exploration.
Scientific awards include recognition for his books Sacred Lips of the Bronx and Sex Between Men, which pioneered discussions on gay psychology and culture. He has also served as a full-time journalist for outlets like the L.A. Weekly, Advocate, and L.A. Times, focusing on gay and art issues in the 1990s.
Dr. Sadownick is currently collaborating on a forthcoming work titled Lavender Self-Awakening, continuing his activism in gay-centered psychological discourse. His career spans academia, clinical practice, and cultural commentary, with a strong emphasis on integrating queer theory into therapeutic frameworks.
