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American University

Psychology Clinical Psychology Cognitive Psychology Abnormal Psychology

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David A. F. Haaga is a Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University, where he has served on the faculty since 1989. He earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Southern California in 1988, following an M.A. in psychology from the same institution in 1985. He completed postdoctoral research and clinical training under Aaron T. Beck, a pioneer in cognitive therapy. Throughout his career, Haaga has held leadership roles including Director of the Gray Psychotherapy Training Clinic from 1997 to 2012 and previously served as Department Chair from 1996 to 2000. He directs the Clinical Psychology Research Lab, focusing on empirical investigations into psychological disorders and treatments.