Thomas Probst

Thomas Probst is a University Professor for Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research. He holds a Doctorate in Psychology from Humboldt University of Berlin and is a licensed Psychological Psychotherapist (Behavioral Therapy) in both Germany and Austria.

• Education:
  • Diploma in Psychology, University of Regensburg (2009)
  • Doctorate in Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin (2015)
• Research Interests:
  • Digitalization in psychotherapy (online therapy, VR, AI)
  • Evidence-based quality assurance and personalization of clinical interventions
• Academic Leadership:
  • Scientific Director of the University Outpatient Clinic for Psychotherapy (2023–)
  • Scientific Course Director of the University Course in Behavioral Therapy (2023–)
  • Member of the PLUS Respect project (2023–)
• Scientific Awards:
  • Adolf Ernst Meyer Prize for Therapy Research (2015)
  • Young Research Award, International Federation for Psychotherapy (2021)
  • Full Member, Sigma Xi Honor Society (2022)
• Recent Publications:
  • Focus on digital health applications (2025)
  • Examines stress and mental health during the pandemic (2025)
  • Investigates suicide risk in veterinary professionals (2025)
  • Studies VR adoption barriers in clinical practice (2025)
  • Explores nature integration in psychotherapy (2025)
  • Advances understanding of tinnitus dynamics through mobile data (2025)
• Professional Affiliations:
  • Permanent contact person, Austrian Society for Psychology (ÖGP)
  • Representative on Psychotherapy Advisory Board, Federal Ministry of Austria (BMASGPK)
  • Member, Managing Board of Psychotherapy Program, University Conference (uniko)