Michael G.S. Gottfried, Ph.D.
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About Dr. Gottfried

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Dr. Gottfried is a licensed psychologist in the state of Missouri. He received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University and his Masters of Arts degree, also in Counseling Psychology, from Boston College. He received additional training in Systems Therapy at the Kantor Family Institute in Cambridge, MA during his Master's studies.

Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Gottfried worked with diverse clients in a wide variety of settings: University Counseling Centers, family therapy agencies, psychiatric hospitals, and in-home therapy with adolescents on probation. He has supervised and trained graduate students and has taught psychology at the graduate and undergraduate level.  He belongs to several professional organizations and has held administrative positions in many of them. He has published and presented research at national conferences on men and masculinity.  More information on Dr. Gottfried's background is listed below:
 

Psychologist License:
Missouri License Number 2002021877

Education:
Arizona State University (1999). Philosophy Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology.  Dissertation: "Attachment Style and Interpersonal Presentation in Counseling"
Boston College (1993). Masters of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology, Child and Adolescent Specialization.
Kantor Family Institute (1993). Trained in Family Systems therapy (AAMFT Accredited).
St. John's University (1988). Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Psychology and in Management


Professional Associations and Positions Held:
American Psychological Association

      Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology
      Convention Program Reviewer: 1999-2002
      Division 51: Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity
      Membership Chair: 2002-2004
      Division 42: Independent Practice
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Missouri Psychological Association

St. Louis Psychological Association
Membership Chair: 2004-2009
President-Elect: 2008-2009
President: 2009-2010
Past-President: 2010-2011

Psychotherapy Saint Louis
Membership Chair: 2004-2005
President-Elect: 2005-2006
President 2006-2007
Past-President 2007-2008


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