DAN KRIEGMAN PHD
Dr. Dan Kriegman is a clinical psychologist whose work integrates evolutionary biology—the only scientific theory of creation—with human experience, examining how biological imperatives shape behavior and meaning. He has held key clinical roles, including serving as Chief Psychologist at the Massachusetts Treatment Center for Sexually Dangerous Offenders and Clinical Director for a maximum-security adolescent treatment unit in Boston. Dr. Kriegman has evaluated and treated individuals convicted of violent offenses, testified as an expert witness in numerous court cases, and supervised evaluations for individuals facing involuntary commitment. He has taught psychology at institutions such as SUNY Buffalo, Boston University, and Lesley College, and he is a faculty member at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis. A founder of the Psychoanalytic Couple and Family Institute of New England, he also served as a creative consultant for the acclaimed Couples Therapy docu-series on Showtime. His published work includes books and peer-reviewed articles, and he has contributed as a reviewer for major psychoanalytic journals. As a blogger for Mad in America, he explores the politics of diagnosis and treatment, advocating for a therapeutic approach that prioritizes negotiation and shared understanding over imposed definitions of meaning and truth.
