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Michael J. Constantino, PhD, is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he directs the Psychotherapy Research Lab, teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on psychotherapy theories/techniques, and supervises clinicians-in-training. He earned his PhD from The Pennsylvania State University (2002), MA from Penn State (1999), and BA from SUNY Buffalo (1995).
Dr. Constantino's research integrates rigorous science with clinical practice, focusing on:
- Patient/dyadic characteristics influencing treatment outcomes
- Context-responsive therapeutic interventions
- Therapist effectiveness differences and measurement-informed care
- Clinical theory development at psychotherapy-personality-social psychology intersections
His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on therapist effects, personalized treatment matching, outcome expectations, and integrative approaches like combining motivational interviewing with CBT. Research frequently examines dyadic processes, equity considerations (e.g., racial/ethnic disparities), and practical applications for optimizing real-world mental health care.
Major scientific awards include:
- APA Division 29 Mid-Career Award (2020)
- Society for Psychotherapy Research Early Career Award (2010)
- APA Foundation Early Career Award (2007)
- Fellow status in APA and Division 29 (2009)
He has secured over $7.6M in research funding as PI/Co-PI from NIH, PCORI, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Directs a productive lab training graduate students in clinical psychology, with collaborations spanning international psychotherapy research networks. Serves as Associate Editor for Psychotherapy and Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
