Jonathan Bricker
University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Professor/Psychologist
Seattle, Washington
United States
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
Specialties: Addictive Behaviors, Anxiety
Types of Clients: Adults
Languages spoken: English
Licensures/Certifications: Psychologist
ACT/CBS Background and Training: I was trained in the major contextual behavioral and cognitive therapies at the University of Washington doctoral program. Since 2005, I have and continue to participate in training in Contextual Behavioral Science interventions. I lead the Health and Behavioral Innovations in Technology (HABIT) research team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Much of our work develops and tests ACT based interventions for health behavior change. I have over 29 million US dollars in ACT research funding and have published over 135 peer reviewed research papers and book chapters. My TEDx talk, "The Secret to Self Control," which introduces several ACT' concepts to the general public, has been viewed over 8 million times and translated into 10 languages.
ACT/CBS Experience: Since 2005, I have been using ACT in my practice and since 2007 in my scientific research
Additional Information: In 2003, I received my PhD from the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Washington, where my clinical training and research focused on anxiety, stress, and addictions. My PhD thesis focused on the stress and anxiety of air travel, comparing it before and after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. During my training, I served as a research therapist in a large National Institutes of Health funded clinical trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for panic and anxiety. I published a scientific paper from this study. I also received extensive training in therapies for helping people overcome substance use addictions.
In 2004, I opened my part-time private practice so that I could realize my passion of helping adults live free from anxiety and addictions. Over the years, I have helped hundreds of patients stay motivated and learn how to be successful in overcoming these challenges. My most gratifying work has been helping patients cope with social anxiety and shame. They are now taking social risks, getting rewarded for that from family and friends, being more kind to themselves, and feeling more confident in public speaking, in conversations, and in relationships.
I have been an invited international keynote speaker and have given workshops to therapists, universities, and professional organizations on my approach and experience treating patients. I was President of the Washington Association of Contextual Behavioral Science, our state’s professional group devoted to contextual behavioral therapy. I was Member at Large for ACBS from 2017 to 2019. Outside of my practice, I am a Full Professor at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, where I founded and lead a research team in a variety of large multi-million dollar clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health. We are testing cutting-edge behavioral therapies for stopping addictive behaviors such as tobacco use. As an Affiliate Professor in the University of Washington Psychology Department, I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of behavioral scientists. I mentor students in their theses and teach them how to conduct, publish research, and be a fully integrated member of a scientific team. I also train clinical psychology students in the delivery of behavioral therapies, serving as their case supervisor. I am a Senior Editor of the scientific journal Addiction, the most influential journal on this topic.
In 2004, I opened my part-time private practice so that I could realize my passion of helping adults live free from anxiety and addictions. Over the years, I have helped hundreds of patients stay motivated and learn how to be successful in overcoming these challenges. My most gratifying work has been helping patients cope with social anxiety and shame. They are now taking social risks, getting rewarded for that from family and friends, being more kind to themselves, and feeling more confident in public speaking, in conversations, and in relationships.
I have been an invited international keynote speaker and have given workshops to therapists, universities, and professional organizations on my approach and experience treating patients. I was President of the Washington Association of Contextual Behavioral Science, our state’s professional group devoted to contextual behavioral therapy. I was Member at Large for ACBS from 2017 to 2019. Outside of my practice, I am a Full Professor at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, where I founded and lead a research team in a variety of large multi-million dollar clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health. We are testing cutting-edge behavioral therapies for stopping addictive behaviors such as tobacco use. As an Affiliate Professor in the University of Washington Psychology Department, I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of behavioral scientists. I mentor students in their theses and teach them how to conduct, publish research, and be a fully integrated member of a scientific team. I also train clinical psychology students in the delivery of behavioral therapies, serving as their case supervisor. I am a Senior Editor of the scientific journal Addiction, the most influential journal on this topic.