Drake Spaeth

Drake Spaeth, PsyD, is a faculty member and Specialization Coordinator for Existential-Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook University's Humanistic and Clinical Psychology Department. He previously served as Psychology Chair at Saybrook for three years and as core faculty at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) for 13 years. Currently, he holds an Associate Adjunct Professor role at TCSPP and a Lecturer position at Northwestern University. He served as President of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (APA Division 32) from 2019 to 2020.

• Affiliations: Saybrook University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Northwestern University
• Leadership Roles: Existential-Humanistic Psychology Specialization Coordinator, Former Psychology Chair (Saybrook), Former Core Faculty (TCSPP)

Dr. Spaeth's research focuses on trauma, spirituality in therapy, indigenous healing practices, and existential-humanistic approaches. He emphasizes relational therapy skills, constructivist frameworks, and contemporary Jungian perspectives. He pioneered TCSPP's first blended learning program in 2008 and has extensive online teaching experience.

Teaching Philosophy: Encourages student engagement through relevance to personal/professional life, humor, and curiosity. Stresses therapeutic relationships over rigid techniques.

• Awards: 2020 Distinguished Alumnus (TCSPP)

Program Development: Founded TCSPP's blended learning program (Grayslake campus, 2008) and has contributed to online education at Saybrook since 2015.