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Michael Katz is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Long Island University (LIU) Post, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University's Derner School of Psychology and completed a clinical fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital's WTCMHP, focusing on trauma in 9/11 responders.
- B.Sc. – Tel Aviv University
- M.A. – Academic College of Tel Aviv-Jaffa
- M.A., Ph.D. – Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi University
Dr. Katz's research centers on psychotherapy process and outcome, with a focus on two main areas: (1) variations in psychotherapy techniques—especially psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral—and their impact on treatment effectiveness, and (2) the phenomenon of crying in psychotherapy and its relationship to therapeutic alliance, attachment, and emotional change. He also investigates grief, trauma, and integrative approaches to therapy. His work bridges psychodynamic theory with empirical methodologies through his leadership of the Psychotherapy, Integration, and Emotion (PIE) Lab at LIU.
His recent publications reveal strong trends in analyzing emotional expression (particularly crying), adherence and flexibility in therapeutic technique, and the integration of psychotherapeutic models. These studies employ both quantitative and qualitative methods, often involving collaboration with leading researchers like Mark Hilsenroth. His work appears in high-impact journals such as Psychotherapy, Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, and Counselling and Psychotherapy Research.
- Society for Psychotherapy Research (2016–present)
Dr. Katz has presented his research at major international conferences including the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR) and the American Psychoanalytic Association. His work has contributed to understanding therapist behavior, patient experiences, and the dynamics of therapeutic change. While no specific grants or awards are mentioned in the text, his consistent publication and presentation record indicate active research engagement and scholarly productivity.
He leads the Psychotherapy, Integration, and Emotion (PIE) Lab at LIU, which focuses on integrating psychodynamic roots with empirical research to enhance clinical utility. The lab's work emphasizes real-world applicability and the scientific validation of therapeutic practices.
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