John C. Norcross

John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP, is the Distinguished Professor of Psychology at The University of Scranton and an adjunct professor of psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He holds licensure as a board-certified clinical psychologist in part-time practice. His expertise spans behavior change, psychotherapy integration, and addiction treatment, with over 300 publications and 22 books, including Changeology. He served as past-president of APA’s Divisions of Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology, and has been a council representative and board member for key psychological organizations. Recognized as Pennsylvania’s Professor of the Year, he is frequently cited in major media for his research on therapy relationships, evidence-based practices, and behavior modification. His work emphasizes therapist responsiveness, client preferences, and transdiagnostic interventions.

Education:

• B.A., Rutgers University
• M.A. & Ph.D., University of Rhode Island
• Clinical Internship, Brown University School of Medicine

Research Focus: Dr. Norcross investigates the efficacy of psychotherapy methods, therapist-patient relationship dynamics, and the integration of evidence-based practices. His Cooper-Norcross Inventory of Preferences assesses client treatment preferences, while his work on stages of change models influences addiction and behavior modification research. He advocates for personalized therapy tailored to individual needs and cultural contexts.

Awards & Leadership:

• Pennsylvania Professor of the Year
• APA Division Leadership Roles
• Director of National Register of Health Service Providers

Professional Contributions: Editor of major texts like Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration and Psychotherapy Relationships That Work. Advises on graduate training programs and career development in psychology. His research on psychotherapist self-care and pandemic-era practice adaptations highlights his commitment to clinician well-being.