Brian L. Lewis joined the University of Miami faculty in 2002 as the Director of the Institute for Individual & Family Counseling and he has served as the Director of Training for the doctoral program in Counseling Psychology since 2005. He also supervises students in the doctoral degree program in Counseling Psychology and masters degree programs in Marriage in Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling.

Lewis received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Florida. Prior to coming to Miami, he was the training clinic director for the doctoral program at Antioch New England Graduate School and he is past president of the Association of Directors of Psychology Training Clinics.

Lewis’ scholarly interests are in the areas of professional training, health psychology, and social justice. His recent publications include “The Practicum Experience: A Survey of Practicum Site Coordinators” and “Health Psychology ‘Specialty’ Practice Opportunities In a Rural Community Hospital: Practicing Local Clinical Science” both appearing in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Lewis has also given numerous presentations on topics related to stress, health, and wellness, including complementary treatment approaches to the treatment of medical conditions.

Lewis is a licensed psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology. Within APA, he is a member of Division 24 (Society for Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology) and Division 17 (Counseling Psychology), and he is currently the secretary-treasurer of Division 17’s Health Psychology special section. Lewis is also board certified in Clinical Health Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology.