Michael P. Twohig

Michael P. Twohig is a Professor in the Combined Clinical/Counseling PhD specialization at Utah State University's Department of Psychology within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. He specializes in developing evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, OCD, and body-focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania. His work emphasizes treatment mechanisms and behavioral approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Twohig holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (BA, MS) and the University of Nevada, Reno (PhD), with clinical training at the University of British Columbia Hospital. He co-directs the USU ACT Research Group, focusing on translational research and clinical innovation.

Education: BA and MS in Behavior Analysis (UW-Milwaukee), PhD in Clinical Psychology (UNR), Clinical Internship (UBC Hospital).

Research Interests: Treatment efficacy evaluation, mechanisms of action in therapies, ACT applications for anxiety/OCD, multicultural mental health, and pediatric hearing aid management. He explores interventions for eating disorders, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities through behavioral and cognitive frameworks.

Publications and Grants: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles (2021–2025), books on ACT, and grants supporting telehealth and digital interventions. His work has been cited in systematic reviews and clinical handbooks.

Labs/Teams: Co-leads the USU ACT Research Group, advancing ACT-based treatments and training clinicians globally. He mentors students via a 'junior colleague' approach, fostering collaborative research.

Future Work: Planning to accept a new graduate student for Fall 2025, expanding ACT applications for chronic health conditions and cross-cultural mental health.