Robert Switzer

Robert Switzer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School's Chicago campus. He has served as core faculty since 2007 after teaching at the institution since 2000. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois, he maintains an active private practice providing individual psychotherapy using eclectic therapeutic approaches.

Dr. Switzer's educational background includes:

• B.A. in Psychology from State University of New York, Buffalo
• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago

His clinical and research expertise spans critical areas in mental health:

• Substance abuse and addictive disorders with 12-step integration
• Severe personality disorders and psychopathology
• Mood disorders including depression
• Advanced psychological assessment (Rorschach)
• LGBTQ mental health and HIV/AIDS-related psychological issues
• Synthesis of psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic therapeutic models

His co-authored book Integrating 12-Steps and Psychotherapy demonstrates his commitment to bridging recovery frameworks with clinical practice. Dr. Switzer has supervised numerous doctoral students in diagnostic work with HIV-impacted and LGBT clients through an interactive teaching approach emphasizing clinical material analysis and deep listening skills.