Christopher L. Heffner, PsyD, PhD
I build systems that help clinicians grow.
For 25 years I've worked at the intersection of behavioral health, technology, and organizational leadership — developing clinicians, designing scalable learning infrastructure, and building platforms that support high-quality mental health care at scale. I hold a PsyD in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Organization & Management, and I bring both lenses to everything I build.
I founded AllPsych.com in 1999 — now an APA-approved continuing education platform reaching 50,000 monthly visitors, cited by 200+ institutions in 30 countries, with an engaged professional membership of 3,000+ clinicians. I've led national clinical training systems serving 1,300+ learners and 70+ faculty, built competency evaluation frameworks inside APA-accredited doctoral programs, and have been an advocate for technology-enabled clinical education since before telehealth was a common word.
I currently serve as President-Elect of APA Division 46 — the Society for Media Psychology and Technology — and co-chair the APA Journal Exploratory Committee developing a new scholarly journal at the intersection of technology and mental health.
I'm exploring leadership roles in digital health and mental health technology — specifically building clinical education infrastructure, provider learning systems, and technology-enabled clinician development at scale. If that's what you're working on, I'd welcome a conversation.
Work and Engagement
Much of my professional work sits at the intersection of psychology, education, technology, and organizational systems. Through national leadership roles, clinician education initiatives, platform development, and ongoing collaboration with colleagues across the country, I remain actively engaged in conversations shaping the future of digital mental health, provider development, and technology-enabled care.
As President-Elect of APA Division 46, the Society for Media Psychology and Technology, I collaborate on professional education initiatives, conference programming, and strategic planning at the national level. My current focus includes the evolving role of AI in mental health, digital therapeutics, and the future of human connection in tec
hnology-enabled environments.
Through the Positive Psychology and Technology Lab (PsyTechLab) at Antioch University Seattle, I lead research exploring how media, innovation, and technology can be used thoughtfully to support mental health, resilience, and well-being.
I also co-chair the APA Journal Exploratory Committee, developing a new peer-reviewed journal at the intersection of technology and mental health — a project that reflects both my scholarly commitments and my conviction that the field needs dedicated infrastructure for this rapidly
evolving area.
My broader professional interests include clinician development and sustainability, LMS design and continuing education, telehealth and digital therapeutics, supervision and competency-based training, AI and behavioral health, and building the organizational systems that help mental health care scale without sacrificing quality.
Books
The Strength-Based Clinical Supervision Workbook Co-authored with Dr. Jessica A. Cowan, this Routledge publication offers a complete, strength-based framework for clinical supervision — collaborative, solution-focused, and grounded in real-world training environments. Designed for both supervisors and trainees navigating the complexity of modern clinical education. Available at Amazon.com.
The Positive Self-Care Starter A free introductory guide to self-care from a strength-based perspective, including five evidence-informed activities for building resilience and managing professional stress. Available as a free download at AllPsych.com.
The Essential Self-Care Handbook (forthcoming, Cognella 2026) An edited volume exploring how mental health professionals sustain themselves across a career — practical, evidence-informed, and designed for the realities of contemporary clinical practice.
Research and Presentations
My scholarly work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences, professional organizations, and continuing education programs. Topics include technology and mental health, AI and psychological practice, clinical supervision, solution-focused interventions, professional resilience, and the organizational dimensions of mental health training systems.
I have developed and delivered symposia, workshops, and invited presentations for APA, regional conferences, and clinical training programs across the country.
A complete list of publications and presentations is available here.
Connect
I'm currently exploring senior leadership opportunities in digital health and mental health technology. If you're building clinical education infrastructure, provider learning systems, or technology-enabled care at scale — or if you'd simply like to connect around the future of behavioral health and technology — I'd welcome a conversation.
The best way to reach me is through LinkedIn. You can also find my work at AllPsych.com, follow my research through ResearchGate, and explore the PsyTechLab at Antioch University Seattle.
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