Dr. David Pincus

Dr. David Pincus obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Clinical Psychology at Marquette University in Milwaukee Wisconsin, as well as a clinical postdoctoral fellowship in child psychology through University of California Davis Department of Psychiatry. Currently, he is an asociate professor of psychology in the Crean School of Health and Life Sciences at Chapman University in Orange, CA, and the president elect of the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology and Life Sciences.  At Chapman he teaches courses in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychopathology, and personality, and serves as the Director of the Frances L. Smith Community Clinic.  Dr. Pincus's teaching, clinical, and research interests focus upon applications of nonlinear dynamical systems theory to understanding interpersonal processes underlying healthy exchanges of information. He has published numerous articles in various peer reviewed journals, book chapters, workbooks, and videos applying nonlinear dynamics to diverse topic areas. These topics include relationship development, psychotherapy, family dynamics, resilience, and pain management.  Dr. Pincus completed work on two books in 2009: "Chaos and Complexity in Psychology: Theory of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems" (Cambridge University Press), and  "Guided Imagery for Pain: A Scientifically Grounded Guidebook (Rutledge/Taylor-Francis Press). Dr. Pincus provides clinical services through a general practice in Old Town Orange, CA.