Eastern Michigan University--Thomas Waltz (ACT, RFT, Applied RFT, Behavioral, FC; MS, PhD/DPhil; USA)

Dr. Waltz received his early training in behavior analysis at Western Michigan University where he received a BS. His training at Temple University (Ph.D., 2004) focused on basic behavioral processes and his training at the University of Nevada, Reno (Ph.D., 2011) focused on the application of behavioral principles to diverse clinical populations. Dr. Waltz worked for the State of Nevada providing clinical behavior analysis services for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. He completed an APA accredited internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) providing outpatient mental health care for adults. Prior to his appointment at EMU, he was a research fellow at the Center for Mental Healthcare Outcomes Research in the Veterans Health Administration where his research focused on the implementation of evidence-based mental health care.

Interests and Expertise
Dr. Waltz is a mentor in the Contextual Behavioral Science Lab. He is interested in studying behavioral processes common to multiple diagnostic presentations. 

Eastern Michigan University has a large number of behavioral faculty members with provides trainees with many opportunities for cross-lab collaborations.

https://www.emich.edu/psychology/faculty/waltz.php

Lab page here - https://www.emich.edu/psychology/labs/cbs-lab/index.php

(This webpage was updated on February 18, 2026)