Associate Member of ECPS
David Kealy, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Psychotherapy Program at the Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia. In addition to research David teaches, supervises, and maintains a private practice in psychotherapy.
Lab website: https://www.identitytherapylab.com/
Scholarly Interests:
David conducts research on psychotherapy and personality- and identity-related difficulties as well as mental health concerns among young adults, men, and individuals with adverse childhood experiences. A particular focus is the personalization of psychotherapy to address the specific goals, concerns, and needs of each individual.
Theoretical Orientation:
David is informed by and seeks to inform contemporary psychodynamic and integrative relational theories, including control-mastery, self psychology, and object relations theories.